Hello everyone :)!
I’ve been thinking on what to write in the first post of this year, I made various texts in hopes of conveying my thoughts and feelings and formed this one.
Happy New Year!
Here’s the video of my year summarized, take a look :)
Another year has come to an end, and every time that happens I find myself sitting quietly and thinking about how fast time actually moves. A year sounds long when you’re living it day by day, but once it’s over, it feels like it passed in the blink of an eye. This past year was full of emotions, lessons, unexpected turns, and moments that will stay with me for a long time. And this year will be my 25th year on this planet. I want to go back to my youth and enjoy it more but there’s no turning back, so I must continue forward and strive towards a better future :).
Looking back, I can honestly say it wasn’t an easy year but it was a meaningful one (yes, bad things included). There were moments when I felt so proud of myself, moments when I doubted everything, and moments when I learned things the hard way. I stepped out of my comfort zone more than once, met new people, experienced new places, and did things I never thought I would. Some experiences brought pure happiness, while others brought disappointment, frustration, and tears, but all of them shaped me in some new way :).
One thing I’m especially proud of this year is facing one of my biggest fears: flying. For the longest time, airplanes terrified me (still do), and even the thought of getting on one would fill me with anxiety. This year, I decided to face that fear. I flew and proved to myself that I’m capable of more than my fears allow me to believe. It wasn’t easy, but I did it, and that’s something I’ll always carry with me.
This year also took me to places I never imagined I’d be, both physically and mentally. I had the opportunity to attend several events where I proudly promoted Hive; from rallies to international events and meetups. Meeting incredible people along the way and representing something I genuinely believe in and love. Being able to talk to others about Hive, explain it, and share the vision behind it was both exciting and challenging, and it pushed me to grow in confidence, communication, and responsibility.
I learned that not everything works out no matter how much effort you put in, and that’s also okay. I learned that people don’t always mean the best for you, plans change, and expectations sometimes lead to disappointment. But I also learned how strong I actually am, even when I feel tired, overwhelmed, or lost. I learned that it’s okay to slow down, to rest, to say no, and to put myself first without feeling guilty. Something I struggle with.
This year taught me patience with life, with people, and with myself. My love also grew, it taught me that growth isn’t loud or obvious; sometimes it happens quietly, in moments when no one is watching. It taught me to appreciate the small things more: simple conversations, shared laughs, moments of peace, and even silence. Those things matter more than we often realize. And also the most important thing: to not to say your plans, successes, private life and such to others because people don’t always want the best for you.
As I step into the new year, I don’t want to make big, unrealistic promises to myself. Instead, I have hopes. I hope for more peace in my mind and heart. I hope to be kinder to myself and stop being my own biggest critic. I hope to continue growing, learning, and evolving even if it’s slow. I hope to see BTS this or next year, hope to see more beautiful places, to eat more delicious food and experience a lot more things.
I hope this year brings more honesty, deeper connections, and less fear of the unknown. I hope to keep chasing the things that excite me, even when they scare me a little. I hope to stay curious, to keep creating, and to keep helping others, even on days when it feels easier to hide.
Most of all, I hope to live this year more consciously. To be present in moments instead of rushing through them. To appreciate what I have while still working towards what I want. To celebrate small wins, learn from losses, and keep moving forward no matter what. That is my life motto that came from BTS’s song; “Dreams, Hope, Forward, Forward”.
To everyone reading this, I hope the new year brings you health, peace, love, and moments that make you smile without even realizing it. May you find strength in hard times, joy in simple things, and courage to follow your own path, wherever it leads :).
