2016- It came and is just about to leave.How was it? Nobody has asked me this question,they all want to wish me a prosperous ,happy 2017.So,like so many people,I would like to look back on a few issues that made 2016,the year it was,for me at least.
a) Personal Growth
This has been a very successful are for me.I have understood that I talk a lot and many times seek the services of my brain later.So,this year,I tried to engage my head on a few occasions because I discovered you cannot live like that forever.I was also able to deal with my short-temper but I did fall sometimes,only sometimes.Things have taught me that I am stronger than I have given myself credit for but that is a lesson I picked up this year.
I have began my lessons on finding happiness and 'completeness' in solitude.
I am grateful for the circumstances that shook my being for in them I became stronger.
b)Finances/Income
Haha,whaaaat finances? That is probably what my bank account would ask.This was very elusive this year.However,it was the year,I visited an investment institution and saved some money from some money I got here and there.
2016 was the year I discovered I had an entrepreneurial spirit:how did I sell clothes and soap to survive?
I am grateful for the times I didn't have any money,for then I appreciated the times I did.
c)Friends
I acquired new friends in the most unlikely places.Some are still around, some served their purpose and left.I discovered things I did not know about some of my friends and got to appreciate them in ways I have never done.
This was the year I mentally erased people in my life from the folder marked friends and filled that space with other names I consider worthy.
It was the year I discovered that money and friends is not the best concoction to use in the dish called life.
I am grateful for the ones who left because then I appreciated the ones who stayed.
d) Family
I spent a good amount of time with family and for the larger part it was filled with laughter.
I am greatful for the times we did not talk because then I appreciated the times we talked and laughed.
e)God
Isn't he great? Oh,I think I have interacted with his word more in this year than I have all my life.It has been such a revelation and my oh my,what a journey it has been.
I am grateful for the good,the bad,the hard,the easy because of them I appreciated that all in all you are GOD.
f) Fun
Do you know I actually paid for a trip outside town.Me,who is always worried money will end.
There was indeed something about 2016.
I am grateful for the times I chose to watch life go by because now I appreciate the times I got into the party and had a little fun.
g)Men
Oh men!!!! You have disturbed me this year,tho!!!!! The ones who left, the ones who resurfaced from God knows where, the ones who never noticed,the ones who made entrances then left as abruptly as they got here.
Ah!
I am grateful for each of you creatures of God because you made me appreciate the woman-Gloria.You made me appreciate the One who was is on the way.But most importantly you made me appreciate just how special I am.
Lastly,to all of you who took time to read my pieces,to share my pieces,to correct grammatical errors,to comment,I am grateful,super grateful actually.
My message:
You need to understand that you are made in a special way and even though not everyone will appreciate you,appreciate those who do.
That,you can actually do that which you think you can,you can learn that which you don't know.
That,I will be praying for you.
Duly signed,
Grateful me-Gloria Tsuma Owichira
PS:Almost forgot-
How was 2016?
