Aaaaaand, it’s a new year!

The cycle goes on and on and on. It gets to a point when new years appear to be a really weak excuse for a (seemingly) clean slate, fresh start. There’s nothing wrong with that – in fact, it could very well be a good thing. But honestly, if there truly is a need for a new beginning, it is pretty much in our hands to say STOP, let’s do it over, whenever we want to. Of course, we most definitely would not be able to redo things in the most literal sense; but perhaps, it is possible to put down the load and continue on a new path. Nonetheless, it is always nice to have some sort of formality in place; a proper ‘end’ and a big, bright beginning. I’ve always been one for conclusiveness anyway!

Looking back, 2014 has been a long year. Probably more so for me because I have constantly been reading 2013-2014 as one journey in itself. As such, these two years have thus been tied together in my mind; true enough, I didn’t quite feel an end when ‘13 concluded, nor a definitive start to ‘14. Alas, this huge journey finally came to an eventual conclusion when IB ended, mid November.

I must say, it has been a good run! Results are out on the 5th, and frankly, I don’t know what to feel. I know the reaction will be extreme – I’d either be extremely happy, or extremely disappointed. But what’s done is done. I must remember to be thankful, and to keep the chin up and roll on. (channel positive energy)

The greatest challenge of 2014 was maintaining focus, keeping eyes on the prize and relentlessly working towards my goals. Procrastination and self-doubt were the demons in constant battle against iron-willed discipline and tenacity for success.

On the other hand, 2015 poses a whole new ball game. There is no longer a definitive end target; it’s ‘open season’.

May this year be one filled with courage and adventure!

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The opening mood of this new year teeters between 'yay no school no responsibilities time for fun and freedom THIS IS THE LIFE YALL' liberated happiness AND 'who am I what am I? what do I do with my future? DO I EVEN HAVE A FUTURE' directionless existential crisis full-on emotional upheaval.

As new and more elusive challenges await, may this year be one of self-discovery and heightened optimism. Even for others who are in positions unlike mine, let us embrace the spirit of positivity and possibility. 2015 shall be the year where we experience all the things that we have always wanted to try but never did; confront all the fears that we have always recognized but never surmounted; and rightly express all the (pleasant) thoughts that we have entertained but never executed.

So into the woods you go again,
You have to every now and then.
Into the woods, no telling when,
Be ready for the journey.

Aaaaaand, it’s a new year!

The cycle goes on and on and on. It gets to a point when new years appear to be a really weak excuse for a (seemingly) clean slate, fresh start. There’s nothing wrong with that – in fact, it could very well be a good thing. But honestly, if there truly is a need for a new beginning, it is pretty much in our hands to say STOP, let’s do it over, whenever we want to. Of course, we most definitely would not be able to redo things in the most literal sense; but perhaps, it is possible to put down the load and continue on a new path. Nonetheless, it is always nice to have some sort of formality in place; a proper ‘end’ and a big, bright beginning. I’ve always been one for conclusiveness anyway!

Looking back, 2014 has been a long year. Probably more so for me because I have constantly been reading 2013-2014 as one journey in itself. As such, these two years have thus been tied together in my mind; true enough, I didn’t quite feel an end when ‘13 concluded, nor a definitive start to ‘14. Alas, this huge journey finally came to an eventual conclusion when IB ended, mid November.

I must say, it has been a good run! Results are out on the 5th, and frankly, I don’t know what to feel. I know the reaction will be extreme – I’d either be extremely happy, or extremely disappointed. But what’s done is done. I must remember to be thankful, and to keep the chin up and roll on. (channel positive energy)

The greatest challenge of 2014 was maintaining focus, keeping eyes on the prize and relentlessly working towards my goals. Procrastination and self-doubt were the demons in constant battle against iron-willed discipline and tenacity for success.

On the other hand, 2015 poses a whole new ball game. There is no longer a definitive end target; it’s ‘open season’.

May this year be one filled with courage and adventure!

---

The opening mood of this new year teeters between 'yay no school no responsibilities time for fun and freedom THIS IS THE LIFE YALL' liberated happiness AND 'who am I what am I? what do I do with my future? DO I EVEN HAVE A FUTURE' directionless existential crisis full-on emotional upheaval.

As new and more elusive challenges await, may this year be one of self-discovery and heightened optimism. Even for others who are in positions unlike mine, let us embrace the spirit of positivity and possibility. 2015 shall be the year where we experience all the things that we have always wanted to try but never did; confront all the fears that we have always recognized but never surmounted; and rightly express all the (pleasant) thoughts that we have entertained but never executed.

So into the woods you go again,
You have to every now and then.
Into the woods, no telling when,
Be ready for the journey.