Ok, so I see this hashtag (#2012taughtme), and it gets me thinking about this past year and everything that has happened..a lot has happened mind you so I had a lot to think about because I think that it's good and I hope what I'm about to write inspires (which I try to do) and makes you think about your year...
I've had an emotional year I must admit: lost people, gained people, had my fair few crushes and made new friends. Whilst most of it has caused a lot of horrid emotions, I try to turn them into positives.
I lost a family member, but I've gained some precious memories and it's pulled my family closer together than ever before. It may be that we realise that life is short and that we cannot let one little thing get you down. I've met some right arseholes in my 19 years, but arseholes can take a hike, because I know I can do better because I believe that I deserve it and I try to tell people who are so wonderful that they deserve it as well.
So first lesson: I deserve the best because I work hard and I help people.
I'm properly starting my placement and lectures in the next month (Child Nursing- ooer). I have people telling me that it's all about poop and shit and long hours e.t.c. But for me (and my friend Jenni :'D) it's all about trying to help, we're too passionate about our nursing degree and we want to pass so badly, which is why we'll be the best of friends in the future. I have to travel to Dudley for my placement. What's that you say..too far? Nope. Distance is nothing when you want something too badly and those who moan shouldn't do it. If you're passionate about something, nothing should stop you, no matter how tired you get, how emotional and disheveled you feel, you should grab it with both hands and push forward.
Second lesson: Don't give up. If you want something bad enough you should get it.
A lot has changed this past year. My friends have moved away, been at uni, started work e.t.c. and I get the odd phonecall/text now and then, and you're probably thinking 'they're not very good friends': on the contrary, they are grabbing their dreams and having a good time whilst doing it and I'm so happy for them. I met up with some of my old high school friends (Dan, Tom and Oli- the babes ;D) and I couldn't believe how much I've missed them until we started chatting, like we'd never left, that time has stood still. But to be honest, I love them all and I wouldn't be anywhere without them: whilst doing my A levels I wouldn't have done so well without their support. So all you people thinking you can do your A levels/ degrees, without friends, then you're kidding yourself. Everyone has friends and you should go to them for support even if they're not there with you. You shouldn't shunt them just because they're miles away and if your other half is miles away then you shouldn't let distance put that wedge between you.
Third lesson: Friends are valuable. Even those who you aren't close to. The friend who is most supportive may not be your closest and that is why you shouldn't shunt their support.
So I hope that this blog post has inspired you to make your 2013 the best ever :D
And Have a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year <3
Peace xox
