I was driving home from dropping my sister off at school the other day, and unexpectedly, my music cut off. I was suddenly in silence, and this got me thinking.
And while I was driving, listening steadily to the thrum of the engine, the occasional rev, and the cars driving past, I had to stop and think.
When was the last time I found silence?
Somehow or other, we’ve reached the end of February. (At least, when I started this post, it was still February. Hello March!) That’s just crazy! I’m not sure I’ll ever understand time properly. For all I know, when I think I’ve got it, life suddenly speeds up again!
My gap year is pretty much half way through, and in a way, that’s terrifying. Where that time has gone, I have no clue. I guess, thinking back, I’ve managed to fill those 6 months with a fair amount, but it also seems to have gone by in a blink of an eye. And so, it’s not without much doubt, that I feel like I’ll be sitting here in 6 months’ time, trying to figure out where the past 6 months have gone. And that time, I’ll be in the midst of packing to go to university.
I don’t like goodbyes. I also don’t think I’m alone in disliking them.
As someone who isn’t the biggest fan of change, goodbyes often send a jolt of fear through me. It’s a way of acknowledging that something is changing, and that in some area, life won’t look the same anymore.
Of course, not all goodbyes are big ones. Everyday “See you Laters” and “Byes” don’t have the same effect. But having gone through a large number of changes over the past few months, the “goodbyes” have also increased in number.
Ever wondered what it would be like to receive a letter from a future-version of yourself? Even if it’s just to reassure, or encourage that whatever one may be experiencing at that present moment, there is an end?
Hey Han,
How’s it going?
I’ve been spending a fair amount of time this week reflecting, and thinking about what my goals are for this year. I’m amazed at how quickly this week has flown by, and no matter how many times I’m told “Time only flies quicker the older you get.”, I still think the end of each year will take me by surprise. That said, as I mentioned in my 2017 roundup, despite time disappearing at the blink of an eye, I’ve generally managed to fit an awful lot into a year.
As I’m writing this, I’m sort of in a state of disbelief that 2017 is already over? Where has the time gone?
Having a birthday at the end of the year is pretty handy, as I’m able to look back on everything the year has held, sort of since my last birthday. One of my other favourite things to do at this time of year is to create a collage of events and achievements of this year, and when compiling the list, I’m always astounded at how much I manage to pack into a year! (I’ve hidden some names to keep their privacy – but you can get the picture!)
Here are a couple of my reflections about 2017 – as I’m looking into 2018, I want to learn from this year, but also appreciate all the opportunities I’ve had.
Let’s set the scene.
It’s dark. It’s cold. The sky is clear, and you can see the stars above you, but as a result, the air is crisp and fresh.
You’re standing on a hillside, huddling closer around a fire with your colleagues, in an attempt to keep warm. Sort of picture penguins grouping together, and how they rotate who is on the outside. Just this time, the people on the outside are looking outwards, watching out over the hillside.