I know it's a bit cliché but the year really did go by so fast and I for one, know that I won't miss it that much. It indeed was filled with plenty of happy memories but memories of pain and heartbreak came with it hand in hand. I promised myself and a few close friends that I will no longer dwell on the sad memories and just focus on a better and brighter 2017 and I will do just that, in shaa Allah.
But before I close that chapter, I just want to say - thank you 2016 for teaching me the following :
- how to get up again every time I fall
- what not to do whenever getting into quarrels with anyone
- how not to get into quarrels with anyone (LOL!)
- learn to keep more things to myself
- appreciate everyone in my life for the roles they play in shaping me into the person I have become
- why I must always be grateful for all that has happened
- not ask why bad things happen
- not be sad when things don't go my way
- not get broken hearted when I don't get what I pray for
- be thankful for all the good days when I am not in pain and of course the bad days too because it makes me appreciate the good days more..
- how to walk away when I need to
and above all else... that I should always be kind to myself. In order to do so, I must always treat myself well and take care of my own health and happiness, because who else but me will do so? Allah SWT created me and He placed me here for a purpose, therefore I must learn to appreciate this amanah given by Him.
So.. thank you 2016.
