2021: Back on my Bullshit
My prediction for my 2021 ended up pretty on the dot.
This year has been about re-finding myself and rediscovering my interests, hobbies, and things that I like. And also a state of mind: that bullshit, my bullshit. I was back on it.
This is the top definition for that phrase on urban dictionary:
…that’s pretty true to how I’ve been for the most part.
I think a lot of this year’s rediscovering came as a result of the end of a long-term relationship. For better or for worse, I just sort of fell into a familiar routine and some of what I liked kind of fell to the wayside. There was someone else important to consider and I didn’t prioritize myself as much.
This is probably quite common and expected with long-term partners. I cherished that time and I grew a lot and learned a lot, but I think I also lost a bit of me.
Which led to getting back to myself this year.
One part of it was me taking action and doing things on my own or planning out trips that I wanted to go on. The other part was just saying “yes” to everything my friends invited me to.
I visited a bunch of national parks and did a lot of hiking, went on some great group trips, learned how to play the ukulele, was a gameshow contestant, did some gardening, and overall became more confident in who I am as a person.
Finding a healthy headspace was definitely harder with trying to adjust to everything going on in the world and also seeing friends move onto other life stages (more of my close friends getting engaged or married and my best friend having a baby).
Going into the next year, I hope I remember where I am today, what’s brought me here, and why it’s made me happy. Obviously, there’s more to live and to learn, but I’ll stay true.
For 2022, I’m looking forward to further growth and transitions in career and personal life.
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