The Element of Freedom
Just didn't feel right ending 2009 without one final blog entry...
This was a great year for me, both professionally & personally, & I've made such progress in so many aspects of my life I can't even begin to describe them all. I can honestly say that I've lived the past 12 months to the fullest, & I've more or less done everything I thought I'd do, & then some. The biggest achievement, however, came only within the past month - it was a drastic change in mindset that has liberated me from the emotional burdens I've had since I was a teenager. Now I no longer need the affirmation of someone else to feel important, 'cause I've learnt to do it on my own. I've also come to realize that I DO enjoy having the privilege of choice, & it excites me knowing that endless possibilities lie ahead. Sure, there were things I wish I'd handled differently, & looking back, there is one situation in particular where I'd like a do-over; even though there might still be a chance to correct it, I don't know if I want to, 'cause I kinda like where I am right now. Guess I'll just let things unfold on their own & see where they take me.
At this point I'd like to thank everyone who's come across my path this year, as every single one of you has made me a different, hopefully better, person after 2009. It's amazing how transforming these 12 months were, & even if I never get to experience this again, I'll always be grateful that I was once such a lucky bastard. ;)