The past year was eventful, to say the least. It was a roller coaster of some sort, with so many ups and downs and loops. To say that 2017 was the most colorful chapter in my life is an understatement.

For one, I've experienced heartaches, worse than the ones I've had before. They were painful, yet they made me more resilient than ever. I've lost some people in my life and gotten rid of a few, and gained new ones. I left my job and I truly realized what it felt like to get out of my comfort zone, having been employed in only one company for almost six years. And after almost six years of working, I became unemployed for five months where I felt utmost freedom - one that I haven't had in years. I traveled a lot and saw more of my own country. Most of my travels were done alone and I realized that being alone does not translate to loneliness. I felt at peace with myself and the rest of the world during my explorations. I met a lot of people during my travels who let me into their lives and told me about their life stories. I may never see them again but the conversations I had with them will never be forgotten. I rediscovered a sport and fell in love with it. Almost a year into it and the learning doesn't seem to stop. In a way, life is like that. Even as we grow older, the learning never stops. 

Despite the challenges and struggles I've had at the beginning, 2017 still turned out to be a good year. Which is why I'm thankful for the year that was. So 2018, I'm ready for whatever you have in store. And to you who's reading this, I wish you a Happy New Year! :)