Reflecting on 2012

How was this year for you?
has it changed you in some way? what were the highlights?? and what did they make out of you!

we are poets! we like reflecting and meditating..and we like to think don't we??... lets think about this year...

here is what I have:

2012 was the year I learned to forgive myself and forgive others.

it was the year, I learned that I have some flaws and I can't erase them so I must learn to love them..

it was the year I truly learned that it was "okay not to be okay"

a year that made me stronger, and more patient and tolerant..

2012 was the year for forbidden loves, and new waters.

the year I learned that I don't need tons
of friends, and I don't need to follow trends

a year of fear, and tears, and high expectations.

the year I learned that you can't plan anything for the long run, because plans never happen anyways. always accept detours...

that you can't change some people, and that you can't blame yourself or stay mad about things you can't change anyways.

..all in all, its been a tough year..
one of the toughest so far ..

but guess what?

I'm still here. I made it through.

The year ain't over yet lass. Anything can happen.

You are a beautiful and strong cookie Yaki <3

"always accept detours"

^^ very true..

The detours in my life this past year reminds me that life is too short wishing for more, its a year of strength for me, a strength I never knew I had until now..

Taking a moment to appreciate that you called me a "cookie" pls..xoxo

It has been a carousel, a roller coaster, a free ticket into a amusement park, and one hell of a journey....

I've been shot at with bullets, pulled out of ponds, spun around until my direction was a dizzy haze,

and it's been tough but I've had my writing, my friends and my heart, and 2013 is gonna be awesome

2012 on PnQ:

I learned disturbing realities that had been hidden;
my composure was damaged, but not destroyed.

A very good friend here pointed something out to me that both chagrined and empowered me to change.

I discovered that the most vulnerable also have resources to endure and even thrive.

I was fortunate enough to be of service where it was needed.
I was also fortunate enough to be forgiven many times.

I learned from several people; I hope I taught a few as well. For certain, I touched kindred spirits, for which I am grateful.

2012

Apocalyptic prophecies for one, always disappoint :P

It was the year of discoveries....

discovery of people, their real intentions, real characters, etc...

discovery that I have big potentials, though I always used to destructively criticize them for no obvious reasons

discovery that life goes on no matter what

discovery that I am gladly not the person whom I was before although I used to believe in this quote: after changes upon changes, we are more or less the same

discovery that making movies is a passion I will die without getting to enjoy as a university major

discovery of my novel writing talent

discovery that the Arabian language is a language to die for

and last but not least...

discovery of Lana Del Rey :)

A very hard year. Don't know if I learnt anything. I have never felt so vulnerable in my whole life.

Last year was the best year of my life to memory. I only hope it wasn't the best year of my life.

I had quite a few biggish things happen last year:

- I bought my first car
- I applied to, got in to, and started at grad school
- I moved out of my childhood home and don't think I'll be back
- I moved to a new state, alone
- I got my first job in a field that I care about
- I met some new peeps!