We are at the end of 2016, time to review the year. I can straight away say, without batting an eyelid, that 2016 has been the hardest year of my life. Not only has it been physically exhausting but it has drained me emotionally too. Even then, as you can see, I cannot bear to tell it off :D Let’s do a quick review of my resolutions. I think I have made enough, to last a decade :P
Financially, I have done well. I have managed to limit my shopping and the use of wallets and coupon codes have saved me a lot. I started investing in mutual funds too. Although I have not set up a separate vacation fund, I am saving up. Getting the documents on cloud storage is yet to be done. On the health front, my love-hate relationship with gym continues. I need to work on my diet and sleep schedule. I have definitely scored on the hobbies aspect with my monthly book review and felt crafts. I haven’t found a chance to volunteer anywhere and my cooking is still a bit rusty :P Looking at my Lifestyle goals, I am seriously thinking of rewriting them. I have failed terribly at all except setting up a business. The well-being part is the most neglected part of my resolution list and I feel that is what made my year so miserable.
The long trips to Bellandur has taken a toll on my body. I am too tired to work out, which means I lose all my happy endorphin. Work wise, nothing interesting has come up, creating a boring routine. My promotion has been postponed by yet another year, although I managed to get rank 1 in the appraisals. Marriage has become a huge question mark. My parents are very supportive but every time a proposal doesn’t go ahead, their worries multiply tenfold. Having done well in every aspect of life, I am reduced to a failure when I see my parents disheartened. Also, I realized that I am a recluse by nature. I don’t enjoy going out as much as other people, especially spontaneous outings. I have been pushing myself too hard to be outdoorsy. On the other hand, I do enjoy spending time with my close ones and get frustrated when they don’t plan anything :D I am such a paradox!
The up side is I ticked off an item on my bucket list by watching the IPL match. I explored my sewing and craft skills (I managed to make a never-ending card) and ended up opening my own shop. I got a tarot reading done, which is a first for me. I am the proud owner of a 70k phone (Yikes!!). I was able to take my parents out for a spiritual trip and managed to squeeze in a friend's wedding too. I am still coping with some disappointments but life is all about moving on, right? :) I almost ruined the new year for my sister when she suggested going out for a party and I was too self-absorbed to go along. Luckily, I came back to earth on time and we are now heading to a grand new year party with lots of performances, good food, hopefully Bollywood music and definitely fun.
I still believe I am God’s favorite child. 2016 has been grueling and cruel, only when compared to my younger days. I hope to learn and mature and get my foothold back. 2017 demands changes and I am up for the challenge. Bring it on!
Financially, I have done well. I have managed to limit my shopping and the use of wallets and coupon codes have saved me a lot. I started investing in mutual funds too. Although I have not set up a separate vacation fund, I am saving up. Getting the documents on cloud storage is yet to be done. On the health front, my love-hate relationship with gym continues. I need to work on my diet and sleep schedule. I have definitely scored on the hobbies aspect with my monthly book review and felt crafts. I haven’t found a chance to volunteer anywhere and my cooking is still a bit rusty :P Looking at my Lifestyle goals, I am seriously thinking of rewriting them. I have failed terribly at all except setting up a business. The well-being part is the most neglected part of my resolution list and I feel that is what made my year so miserable.
The long trips to Bellandur has taken a toll on my body. I am too tired to work out, which means I lose all my happy endorphin. Work wise, nothing interesting has come up, creating a boring routine. My promotion has been postponed by yet another year, although I managed to get rank 1 in the appraisals. Marriage has become a huge question mark. My parents are very supportive but every time a proposal doesn’t go ahead, their worries multiply tenfold. Having done well in every aspect of life, I am reduced to a failure when I see my parents disheartened. Also, I realized that I am a recluse by nature. I don’t enjoy going out as much as other people, especially spontaneous outings. I have been pushing myself too hard to be outdoorsy. On the other hand, I do enjoy spending time with my close ones and get frustrated when they don’t plan anything :D I am such a paradox!
The up side is I ticked off an item on my bucket list by watching the IPL match. I explored my sewing and craft skills (I managed to make a never-ending card) and ended up opening my own shop. I got a tarot reading done, which is a first for me. I am the proud owner of a 70k phone (Yikes!!). I was able to take my parents out for a spiritual trip and managed to squeeze in a friend's wedding too. I am still coping with some disappointments but life is all about moving on, right? :) I almost ruined the new year for my sister when she suggested going out for a party and I was too self-absorbed to go along. Luckily, I came back to earth on time and we are now heading to a grand new year party with lots of performances, good food, hopefully Bollywood music and definitely fun.
I still believe I am God’s favorite child. 2016 has been grueling and cruel, only when compared to my younger days. I hope to learn and mature and get my foothold back. 2017 demands changes and I am up for the challenge. Bring it on!
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