Remembering the abandoned blog that I created during high school; and after a good half an hour going through the email and password recovery process, I AM BACK.
It's nostalgic to read the posts I left behind. Unfortunately there were quite a few that were deleted when I last logged in, mostly because they contained photos of people that I wasn't sure if they'd still be okay with being published somewhere on the internet. Still, I wish I made the posts private instead of deleting them. Oh well. Really though, this blog has become a diary for myself, rather than an entertaining blog for others.
So fast forwarding about three and a half years since my last post, where am I now? I did, despite all the complaints and whining about post-grad, indeed finish the four years. I am currently working in...what I classify as the middle of nowhere - in rural NSW, miles away from home.
I used to only write when I was upset or wanting to vent, so being back here writing this now, hasn't put me into that mood as such, but has definitely placed me in a reflective and pensive mood.
Self-reflection. Something that I believe everyone should do once in a while. What are things about yourself that you're proud of? What do you want to improve on? What would you like to achieve in the short and long term? These are a few questions I like to ask myself.
One of the best things I have learnt since my last post is to get rid of the negative people around you and surround yourself with people you truly like. Simple. To some, it may seem harsh, but it was one of the best things I did to get myself into a headspace where I am happy and confident to be myself. People should help bring light into your life - whether that be a friend that listens and makes you laugh, a colleague who you're excited to see at work or even a mentor who is helping you grow. If a person isn't bringing anything into your life, or worse, is treading all over you and bringing you down; GET RID OF THEM. You do not need this person. We already live in an overly stressed and judgemental society, no need to add the extra person for you to be weary about into your life.
'Preach what you love, don't bash what you hate'. This is something I am still trying to practice. I'm not quite sure where I first heard this from, but it did resonate with me. I've yet to really achieve this though. I am guilty of gossiping; and I know I could be a better person if I could omit it! I do try to consciously better myself as I grow and as critical as I may be at times, I want to be someone that people can associate with positivity.
'Til next time,
