Kamis, 22 Desember 2016

What 2016 Meant To You?

It feels like yesterday but the fact is, 2016 almost ends. This is the time when I have to write something to remind myself about this whole year again. 2016 for me is like getting out of my comfort zone. Seriously. First, it was the first time I applied for a visa, and it was to my favorite country, South Korea. I used to be scared to go to countries with visa application. Because I was scared I would fail on it and all the money I invested would be gone. But I tried anyway. Actually I booked the ticket earlier in 2015 but all the process was done in early 2016. And I got my first visa yay!

And the other challenge for me was when I started running. I could barely run. I hated to run. But there was always something inside me that urged me to run. I always got the feeling "I need to do this". And it was started in February 2016. It was fast walking first then I ran a bit until I dedicated myself for a regular run. And then I hit 100 km run and participated in my first 6K running event. I was like "WOW" I can do this! It turns out that your body can stand almost anything, it is your mind you need to convince. 

A lot has happened as well in the state of my heart. I learn a lot about what forgiveness is like. That when you forgive it means you have nothing against that person anymore. You don't hold grudges anymore. I also learn that I deserve a good treatment from people. When people treat me badly, all I need to do is walk away. I used to have a very low self worth. I kept hanging onto someone who did not treat me right. I would expect them to change or if I could fix them. No, I can't fix anybody. Only those people can fix themselves. So, I learn to make better boundaries in order not to make the same mistakes again. Does it make me more picky? Well, I guess we all should be picky. We choose whom we want to keep in our life. We choose people who make us to be the better version of us. Not people who let us down. Being picky is not selfish. It's self care. And furthermore, none is responsible of our choices except us. So make a good choice!

My last event of the year was spent by backpacking across East Java with my best friend. It was a very satisfying trip and I loved it so much. It was like my South Korean trip I made it with my best friends. Trip with like-minded best friends is always  fulfilling.

I hope 2017 will be a better year for me. I hope I can find more inner peace. I hope I can maintain my healthy lifestyle. I hope I can travel more. I hope I can meet the love of my life and settle down. May Allah grant us abundance of health, happiness, and blessings.