My 2011 Reflections

"By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest; Second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is the bitterest. "


If I could describe 2011 in one word, it would be Growth. I don't know that I've ever done as much growing in a single year as I've done with this one. So much so, that I actually recognized it as it was happening. We usually don't realize we've expanded personally until a later time, when we look back on certain events.

 

I would react to certain situations, and think to myself, "Wow. This is so much different then how I would've reacted a year ago." A much better different of course.

I feel like I got to know myself better. More confidence. I also learned that too much confidence can work against you. I learned to look at things from outside my own scope.


Of course, the main event of my 2011 was the my wedding. The biggest event in my life to date. I was so nervous. Not on the day, but the year leading up to. Gave me severe anxiety at times. But I pulled it off, planned and executed an amazing wedding, and the feeling of accomplishment it left with me, will last a lifetime.


I also made a promise to be true in every sense of the word to one man for the rest of my life. This was huge for me. I don't take marriage lightly. I don't fall and stay in love easily.Or I didn't until I met my husband. Perhaps that's why I was so upset with the whole Kardashian wedding fiasco of this year. It's heart breaking to me, to see someone take advantage and trample all over something as sacred as marriage. I'm not perfect; we all make mistakes. But we at least have to try.

2011 wasn't all roses and wedding dresses for me. I struggled personally at the very beginning of the year, which almost set the precedent for how I assumed the rest of the year would pan out. 2011 was a year of stark contrast to say the least. Sweeping fantasies realized, as well as some of my darkest hours to date. But that's life. If 2011 showed me anything, it's that life is unpredictable. So you need to constantly search for the positive and know that there will always be a light at the end of the tunnel, if only you decide to keep moving long enough to catch a glimpse. From our deepest struggles come our greatest lessons.


Now, looking back on 2011, I am so thankful that it turned out the way it did. I feel like this year gave me the tools and prepared me for the rest of my life. 2012 is going to be an amazing year; I can feel it.


I also want to thank those who have kept visiting my blog and following along on my journey through life.


So with that, as we embark on 2012, I would encourage you to make this year your best yet.


-Kim