Getting Personal: My 2015
So
that's it, we
are in 2016!
I am always excited when a year ends and another starts, and I am
usually full of new resolutions - that I actually sometimes
accomplish, eh! - and motivation. This year, although I have great
hopes that it will be a good one for me, I am not too sure about how
I feel. I have mixed feelings, and I have decided to write them down
and share them with you, so that maybe it will help my mind to clear
up!
2015
was definitely a great year for me.
The first six months were spent in England, where, to be honest, I
had the time of my life. I knew even before I set foot in Reading
that I was going to love it, and I surely did. Leaving was quite hard
to get used to, and I've found myself, these past few weeks, dreaming
about it again and feeling very nostalgic. I had the chance to visit
many amazing cities, meet amazing people, and make so many memories
that will never fade. And it also made me realise I do love France
nonetheless - I was somewhat happy to come back to Paris and visit
again the place where I used to go all the time before my year
abroad. I live in a beautiful country, with family and friends
nearby, and it is a joy to share some time with them after months of
being apart.
This
year, I've also started to feel more confident - although this comes
and go - and to expose myself here on my little blog. This is truly
one of the highlights of my year; I love that I really got a
lot of comfort and happiness from blogging. I also read a lot,
and learned a lot of new things - through books, through an online
course about Ancient Roman architecture that I followed, and through
documentaries and tourism. This is not something that I share on this
blog because it is not the target, but I love History and Art and
learning is one of the highlights of my life. Anyone passing an exam
about Roman temples? I got you covered haha.
To
sum it up, 2015 was very rich for me in terms of experience,
discovery and overall happiness. Only, the past few weeks got me
quite pessimistic I have to admit. Since the killings in Paris on
November 13th, I have not been feeling the same, and I have no idea
when this strange state of mind will pass. Not that I am thinking
about it every day, but you know, there is this constant threat
hanging over our heads, that tell us that things are not going to be
right. At least this is what I feel, to me we
have reached this state in our History when something has just
happened,
that will change the years to come in a way that we can't predict
yet. It was bound to happen eventually, but that has made me feel
less secure in my country. This is also why I'm really looking
forward to the moment when I go back to live in England, because I
feel so much at peace there, that it is the only thing that will make
things better for me.
So,
2016, I'll just ask you one thing: let me go back to
England. I am going to apply for a job there and if I am lucky
enough, I will be living there again around September/October time.
Other than that, I have a few other things to look forward to this
year. Firstly, I am going back to Reading in April for a week of
holiday, and it makes me so happy even just to think about it. I also
have booked a holiday in Sicily in May, and I am super excited
because I love Italy and have wanted to go back there for years.
I
will try to make 2016 a good year. We never know what the future
holds, and unfortunately I am not very optimistic society and
world-wise, but in terms of myself, personally, I'll try to stay
happy, motivated, focused and hard-working. I'll try to take new
opportunities and spend some quality time everywhere I go and
whatever I do. And obviously, I'll keep on writing on this little
blog, because I always come back to it, even when everything else is
going wrong!
What are your goals for 2016? Are you looking forward to doing some special things this year? ♥
Lots of love,
Julia x
Lots of love,
Julia x
