My friends and I pose for 2014's corniest graduation photo.
Entering a new year is always a great time to reflect on what
you’ve done in the past 365 days. As I lay in my bed thinking about the past
year, it hit me that 2014 was the best year of my life.
I travelled, graduated, perfected “on fleek” eyebrows, finally
got over an ex, left a crappy retail job, got an internship and then a job at
my dream workplace, and paid off my student debt.
So I wondered is this the peak?
No. I won’t let it be.
I know there are things I purposely didn’t attempt last year
in fear of failing. So be my witness and hold me to it, 2015 is a year I will
not be scared to fail.
1. Learn to Drive
I’ve gone 22 years without a license because transportation
in an urban hub is plentiful and cheap-ish, but also mainly because I think I’m scared of driving. The idea of
driving looks easy and I’m sure with practice it becomes more natural but in
fear of being judged by other drivers and avoiding deadly accidents, I think
I’ve tricked myself into being scared of the wheel. In 2015, I promise to
complete my driver’s education course.
2. Learn Italian
I love their food, I love their men, and I love listening to
their song-like conversations. This past summer I tried learning the language —
I even got an app! After two weeks my laziness and
over-tired-self-from-working-retail kicked in and I said arrivederci to that.
In 2015, I promise to learn Italian.
3. Explore New Places
Travelling is a given but how about discovering places at
home? I love the city I’ve been born and raised in but outside the boundaries
of my daily life, I know different neighbourhoods as much as someone who
recently Googled it. Not only will this open up so many different possibilities
but also I’m pretty sure I’ll look cool in front of my friends from out of town.
In 2015, I will discover the full potential of Toronto.
4. Hike
Nature is a gift we truly need to appreciate. I’ve been on a
couple of hikes and each time I can’t help but be overwhelmed by the beauty of
nature. Ravines in the city leave me wanting more from the wild. I want to see
what those Planet Earth documentaries are all about and I think hiking in small
forests is a good starting point. In 2015, I will take a hike (or more).
5. Express Myself
No Diplo, already tried that and failed. I realized while
writing this that the more I put my thoughts on paper — or a virtual document —
I come closer to understanding myself. You need to be your own best friend. In
2015, I promise to publish more blog posts and keep my creativity flowing.
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