I don't know if I'm the only one-but it seems like 2013 just flew by! I feel as though so much happened this year, but that it was all in a blink of an eye.
I welcomed a new nephew and a Goddaughter, traveled internationally, reconnected with old friends while making new, found I had strong opinions on topics, got comfortable sharing personal information with people, got to enjoy watching almost every sport of the London Olympics, plus watch Wimbledon matches live and in person, celebrated the weddings of friends, and of course had some other fantastic experiences. There were ups and downs, but I'm happy when I look back on everything that the ups are the only things that come to mind.
In regards to my 2013 New Years Resolutions, I succeeded in some of them. My primary goals were to do something good for others through donating time or money every month, as well as to read the entire Bible. I'm very happy to say that I completed the Bible on December 26th! Growing up in the church I thought I knew most of what was in there but there were definitely things I learned! And surprisingly parts of the Bible that I really enjoyed and didn't think I would, and parts I was bored with that I thought I would enjoy. I don't claim to be an expert and in no way shape or form can I quote different passages now that I've read the whole thing, but am happy that I did it. As for helping others, I feel like I did some things, but not sure I did as much as I would have wanted. I managed to donate blood 5 times (so close to the max of 6!), and volunteer with my church, help donate to things friends were doing, started supporting friends in Cru, continued to support Vican and Dar El Awlad, bought things were proceeds went to charity, and a few other things here and there. I guess if you spread it out I would be able to say I succeeded, but I guess my vision was for it to be loftier. To make a bigger impact on myself and those around me. Perhaps that will just have to be a lifelong effort. To be willing to volunteer and step up when needed as opposed to just a resolution for 1 year.
Overall it's been a good year.....but I can't wait to see what 2014 has in store!
I welcomed a new nephew and a Goddaughter, traveled internationally, reconnected with old friends while making new, found I had strong opinions on topics, got comfortable sharing personal information with people, got to enjoy watching almost every sport of the London Olympics, plus watch Wimbledon matches live and in person, celebrated the weddings of friends, and of course had some other fantastic experiences. There were ups and downs, but I'm happy when I look back on everything that the ups are the only things that come to mind.
In regards to my 2013 New Years Resolutions, I succeeded in some of them. My primary goals were to do something good for others through donating time or money every month, as well as to read the entire Bible. I'm very happy to say that I completed the Bible on December 26th! Growing up in the church I thought I knew most of what was in there but there were definitely things I learned! And surprisingly parts of the Bible that I really enjoyed and didn't think I would, and parts I was bored with that I thought I would enjoy. I don't claim to be an expert and in no way shape or form can I quote different passages now that I've read the whole thing, but am happy that I did it. As for helping others, I feel like I did some things, but not sure I did as much as I would have wanted. I managed to donate blood 5 times (so close to the max of 6!), and volunteer with my church, help donate to things friends were doing, started supporting friends in Cru, continued to support Vican and Dar El Awlad, bought things were proceeds went to charity, and a few other things here and there. I guess if you spread it out I would be able to say I succeeded, but I guess my vision was for it to be loftier. To make a bigger impact on myself and those around me. Perhaps that will just have to be a lifelong effort. To be willing to volunteer and step up when needed as opposed to just a resolution for 1 year.
Overall it's been a good year.....but I can't wait to see what 2014 has in store!
