2011 musings.
When the clock strikes midnight on new years eve, what really changes? I mean, a year is just another way to measure time. A way to neatly package our triumphs and failures into 365-day blocks.
Looking back at the 365-day block that is 2011, I would say that it has been the most eventful and life changing year…so far. I started my own company with one of my best friends, then moved from Melbourne to Hong Kong on my own - a decision I made in 2 crazy weeks (some people say this was brave. Some say it was impulsive and stupid. I still can’t decide. To be fair, it’s a fine line between the two), endured the most turbulent breakup I’ve ever been through and went from intern at a boutique magazine to editor at a publishing company within 6 months. I’ve met some of the most amazing people - and some of the worst.
Though this isn’t exactly where I thought I would be at 23, I’ve come to find that life has always left me pleasantly surprised. To worry about petty shit, to be too hard on yourself and to spend too much time licking old wounds is pointless and endlessly disappointing. The best thing you can do for yourself is to let yourself let go and trust that taking risks and hard work will always be rewarded in due time.
