These unavoidable changes that result from moving to a completely new country have also forced me to make some temperamental adjustments. I am not as socially awkward as I used to be. Earlier in the day, just the thought of starting a conversation with a stranger made me break into a sweat. I would just stand and stare and occasionally try to smile through a clenched jaw, which almost always gave the impression of haughtiness. Only I knew how uncomfortable I was and how I envied the people who could effortlessly start a relaxed conversation with a stranger. But leaving behind the life as I knew it, forced me to put myself out there and taught me the importance of easy-breezy conversation starters. I am so much more at ease now when I speak with people that I have never interacted with in my life before.
Another thing that the year has taught me is the importance of cherishing the time you get to spend with your friends. Its downright depressing to realize suddenly that I never will be able to be with all my friends together at the same time and same place. My friends are now all across the bloody globe!!
I also realized that whining and crying and blaming others gets you nowhere. If I don't like the way my life is shaping up, I will have to change it myself. No amount of wallowing in self-pity will bring about any good. The moment I sat up straight and decided to take control of things, the doors to all sorts of opportunities opened up.
I am glad that my five years of slumbering received a much deserved shake-up in 2011. I look forward to 2012 and here is the short list of my resolutions, for no-one's benefit in particular:
- the usual, lose weight!!
- keep your cool,
- stop being a cynic,
- write regularly,
- be more forgiving..some people cant help it if they are born a@#holes!
so long and have a wonderful year ahead.
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