Ada’s 2024 Wrapped

I want to look back at this next year and be proud of how far I’ve come

I usually avoid self-reflection like the plague, not because I don’t want to grow, it’s just, looking back often feels like opening a Pandora’s box of bad decisions, missed opportunities, and situations I stayed in far too long. But this year, I’ve decided it has to be different. So here goes.

Dating

This year, a lot happened, especially in my love life (or lack thereof). I started the year with the resolution to focus on myself, skip the dating drama, and dive into the clichéd world of self-love. Then, I met someone. Ironically, at one of the worst parties I’ve ever been to.

At first, it was nothing. We vibed at the party, and that was that. But then came the talking stage. Slowly, I realized I liked this person, and against my better judgment, I let my walls down. My friends encouraged me to give it a shot, and I did. Fast forward a few months, and boom, heartbreak. I’m still healing.

In the aftermath, I channeled my inner “wicked girl.” If my heart was broken, why not pass the energy around? I’m not proud, but it happened. In summary:

• Exes: 0

• Talking stages: 1.5 (don’t ask)

• Relationships: 0

• Heartbreaks: 1

• right now: hmm😂

Work

I found myself questioning my work life a lot. Balancing one of the toughest classes in law college with my job felt overwhelming, and my boss didn’t make it any easier. I often felt stagnant, like I was stuck in a loop, doing the same things on repeat. For someone who values growth as much as I do, that feeling was suffocating.

After much reflection, I decided to resign and focus on bigger opportunities. It was a scary decision, but one I knew I had to make for my mental health and personal growth. In essence, i’m jobless, help me find work, i’m a fast-learner 🥺

Self-development

let me be honest, it wasn’t an easy journey. Anxiety, self-doubt, and procrastination were my constant companions. There were nights I cried myself to sleep, staring at the ceiling in frustration, wondering what I was doing with my life. I love to plan, but life doesn’t always follow the plan, and that was maddening.

One thing that saved me was shifting my perspective. Instead of seeing the glass as half empty, I learned to see it as half full. That simple mindset shift made a world of difference. It didn’t solve everything, but it gave me the mental strength to keep going.

Now, I’m in a different headspace with a renewed mindset, taking things one step at a time. I won’t lie, I’m not fully prepared for next year. I graduate soon, and the future feels like a giant question mark. But I’m trying to hold onto a positive outlook because I’ve realized that anything can happen in a matter of weeks or months.

I may not know exactly what’s next, but I’m learning to trust the journey. After all, life is full of surprises, and I’m choosing to believe that some of them will be good.

Writing this gave me a sense of hope i hope it does same for you.

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