About 2016 I will always be confused.
Some dreams came true.Some didn’t.
New friends made and some relations lost on the way.
Clarity about a lot of things.
But the best part, I wrote .
Much more than I have ever written.
That to me is my favourite memory of 2016.
Even when I didn’t want to write .Didn’t know what to write.Didn’t have the time or strength to write ,I wrote.
Reading I love .But writing has been like my soul’s real home.The comfort food.Almost like mind therapy.
It all started with #Dailychatter and Half marathon .Then MyFriendAlexa, UBC ,and NaBloPoMo challenges.
I realized something about myself again.
The very thing which made me start blogging.
I absolutely love difficult challenges.
2017 give me more of challenges.
Life really gives you the problems you can solve
I realized the opposite of happy is not sad .It’s boredom ,indifference.
So happiness comes from waking up every morning ,looking forward to doing something interesting. That will keep me so engrossed, that my mind chatter stops.
Learn something new everyday that’s my 2017 goal Even if it’s a new word.I will do it.
I fell in love with twitter .I adore Pinterest and Stumbleupon .But twitter is alive .It’s where you can be at your simplest without photoshopped images,and you can still have fun.Learning is a breeze when you are having fun.
I realized healthy eating and living is easier to preach when I make a habit of it myself. I was passionate about a healthy lifestyle before ,now I don’t stop.
Ask me about it and I will chase you till you decide to listen (even if just to get out of your hair)
People online or offline are the same everywhere .
Haters will hate .But if 7 people out of 10 say good things ,that’s not too bad .Right?
You can’t and shouldn’t try to please everyone.
Women everywhere are trying to do more.But.There’s a big BUT. It’s a struggle if you are not a mom,working mom , a SAHM ,WAHM .
It doesn’t matter .Women bully women,pull down other women and make it easier for men to make the glass ceiling higher.
The shackles are real.The more you try to break them ,the tighter they become.
The best way is to pretend they don’t exist and hope they will disappear.
Luckily I met some truly amazing ladies in 2016 .Women who try to do good , no matter what.Who help always.
In 2017 I wish to meet many more such women .
Financial freedom and the journey so far.
The journey has been interesting .Being a doctor has given me a lot of freedom financial and otherwise. But it has also given me a lot of questions.To answer those questions I started blogging. Can blogging make people financially free?
This answer will need some more time.
But things look promising. Just like Charlie’s chocolate factory did.
Discovering the gold mines and landmines, that’s mompreneurs blogging journey.
2016 #Thankfulness list would be incomplete if I don’t mention my bet friend .My husband. I have bored him about everything possible.But he has still believed in my dreams .Stood by me when things looked rocky .Encouraged me during small and big wins and is my bigger supporter and most constructive critique.
How did 2016 treat you? What lessons did you learn?
Comment below to let me know.
Linking up with the December 2016 Gratitude Circle bloghop at Vidya Sury, Collecting Smiles
Beautiful post, Amrita. I especially liked the line: “I realized the opposite of happy is not sad .It’s boredom ,indifference”–and that’s the truth. Looks like 2016 has been a year of rich learning and some memorable moments. Writing is such a wonderful exercise and I am glad you are enjoying it. Congratulations on all your achievements!
Hugs and thank you so much for being part of the Gratitude Circle.Looking forward to seeing you there today.
Thanks Vidya .Glad you liked this .Definitely will be there for Gratitude circle.
You seem to be very energetic and in constant urge to learn new things. I loved reading this post. Have a wonderful year ahead.
Looks like you had a great year from blogging point of view. Loved all the points mentioned by you. I am glad I met you this year and you have been the biggest supporter for me and my blog. Keep writing and keep inspiring Amrita. Wish you a fabulous 2017 too 🙂
I would say you had a great year!
I loved reading all that you shared and found myself nodding my head at almost everything.
I wish you more of what you want in 2017.
These lines shall stay with me; But writing has been like my soul’s real home.The comfort food.Almost like mind therapy.
Beautiful!
Mayuri thank you so much for the lovely words.This made my day ????
Hi Amrita….Firstly, thanks a lot for being a constant support for my blog ! I know I haven’t told you this nor have I reciprocated much and I am making a conscious effort to outgrow this aspect of mine!
Coming to this post, very well put across and I can say the same about many points especially the second paragraph! Hope to write more this year and wish you too the same.Have a terrific year ahead 😀
Thanks Meenakshi glad you liked this post.As for supporting your blog ,I love reading good blogs and you are doing great
Amrita, I agree with you that writing has a therapeutic effect on our minds.
Thanks Geethica
Some great memories of 2016 and goals for 2017, Amrita! I wasn’t active on twitter either but started using it after making a resolution to put a step forth in blogging. And boy! met so many wonderful people and made lovely friends out there. Hope you achieve everything you added to your goals for 2017 and always be awesome!
Wishing you and your family a very Happy New Year!:)
Thanks Saumya .Yes 2016 was awesome. Hoping 2017 gives me even more to celebrate. A very wonderful new year to you too
Love your list and can concur with almost everything there – I have loved meeting you and interacting with you as one of my best 2016 online moments. I hope we can carry this friendship in 2017.
Cheers n a very happy new year!
Thanks Shalini.It’s always a pleasure to meet people who think like you do.Have a wonderful New year and keep visitin.
Thanks Shalini.It’s always a pleasure to meet people who think like you do.Have a wonderful New year and keep visiting.
It takes great courage to keep on persisting towards a dream, specially when there are too many naysayers out there. Stay true to yourself, do you best, participate in more blogging challenges. It’s the best way to polish the writing skills and make it better day by day!
Wishing you a happy new year, doc! 🙂
Thanks Mithila this was a wonderful surprise .Thanks for the encouragement. I have a habit of never listening to people who say “you can’t “.
It does take a lot of strength ,but luckily God has given me a persistent soul.I never ever give up on dreams.
Thanks a heap for your kind words.
Have an awesome New year
yes, challenges are good… they result in great ideas… I wish you more challenges then 🙂
My favorite is Instagram and then Twitter … true, twitter is always alive 😀 Wish you a great year ahead.
Thanks Rajlakshmi .Thanks challenges help us grow a lot.Life would be boring without activities and things to challenge us.
Your efforts are visible. We learn from you. Lots of love and wishes