I’ve decided to make this post 2-in-1 instead of just separating them (it’s apt since I do tl;dr now). So what major lesson did I learn in 2022? The biggest one is not taking things for granted! I honestly have regrets about things I didn’t do this year. It felt like I didn’t do enough, and I was just sad about the outcome. But life goes on, and I’ll just try my hardest without compromising my standards!

Reflecting on 2022, we started the year with a quick surge that prompted us to get boosters immediately, then slowly getting our normal lives back. I got to renew stuff personally, applied a bunch of stuff, and have that dental upgrade I’ve been meaning to do! Attended worship services onsite, strolled in malls for absolutely no reason, ran unscheduled grocery errands, watched a movie in the theater, and visited my dad after two long years! I bought things in stores and dined out with my family on my birthday! I upgraded my PC again! Those small but meaningful events (that we took for granted pre-pandemic) just made my 2022 a bit more pleasant. I pray it will continue that way, if not better! ✨

I’m fully aware that even though we can get out of our homes now, the risk is still there, and we still don’t know when it’ll be over, but I will try to remain hopeful.

I am getting really good feedback regarding my work, and I will try my best and continue to grow in this profession. To think that this started as a hobby and grew was just simply amazing! I am forever grateful to my past self for having the courage to try! I did get promoted last time, but another nudge again this year! I’m quite pleased!

Overall, 2022 ain’t that bad! Though I have health issues (more like I finally got diagnosed), I pray that God will heal me and that I will overcome some obstacles that have been weighing on my mind, shooting my anxiety to unnerving levels.

So few plans for 2023 ✍️

I was honestly debating if I should still make my yearly resolutions or just leave everything to fate and do things when the situation calls for it. I stink at maintaining the motivation to accomplish them. Not gonna lie, I always barely did things I promised to do and ended up getting sidetracked and tackling different things instead! Also, sometimes, time doesn’t permit (like how the pandemic changed our lives completely). That being said, I feel like there’s nothing wrong with just being a bit optimistic about your plans—a bit of a reminder and something to look forward to!

• I reassessed my faith. Life’s just gotten a bit bleaker—the economy, the political landscape, and just the overall societal issues; it just doesn’t inspire a happy future! And it is starting to make me feel hopeless! Honestly, I prayed less and pondered on my own more, and that spiraled me out of control. So I pray to reconnect with my faith, have more time for my spiritual growth, and be less of that angry little woman on Twitter!
• While I fixed my spiritual life, I also wanted to FINALLY check on my mental health. I have already booked an appointment with a psychiatrist for next year. I’ve been putting this on hold, and, frankly, this year has made me feel like my life has been in constant turmoil. And it’s affecting me internally, which bleeds through to my thoughts and behavior, even manifesting in psychosomatic symptoms. This has been years in the making, and I’m glad I found the courage to take that one step!
• Health—exactly, I want to be healthy in every way possible! Sure, I’ve done the proper things to make myself healthy, which is imperative being in a pandemic and all, but after being diagnosed with endometriosis, I’ve realized how vulnerable I am! Organize my insurance, eat healthily, and exercise! mental health—just taking care of my body!
• Revenge travel I don’t want to jinx it, but I am preparing for one. Obviously, I’m still anxious. After all, the pandemic isn’t over. The virus is still there, lurking! But taking precautions, ‘cos we do incredibly miss it!
• Find a hobby outside of the interwebs! It’s so easy to get lost online, but apart from “trying” to still keep a journal or read (the two major hobbies outside blogging), I don’t have any huge offline activities. It doesn’t have to be analog, but something that’s new for me but ultimately will make me want to disconnect.

Just a short prayer for next year

I have the same prayer as last year, and as always, my humble prayer includes health, safety, faith, financial stability, and overall security for me and my family (and you, internet friends!). Despite all my grievances and minor or major roadblocks, life’s been good for me this year, so I do pray that 2023 will be a better year for everybody. We don’t know what’s in store for us, but we can always rely on God’s plan! Happy New Year!