What a year it's been! 2017 has been a complete whirlwind. It's been such a positive year, but along the way I've come across challenges; good and bad which have made the year memorable to say the least.
My biggest accomplisment this year has to be getting in to University. That alone was hard enough, but pushing myself to stay put when home was all I could think about was even harder. I kept telling myself that no matter how hard being away from home may be, quitting would never be the answer unless my reason for it was related to my course. Studying for my degree so far has proved to be challenging and I have struggled at various points but the experience wouldn't really be worth it if it was easy and I've had to keep that thought on a cycle in my mind when everything has become a bit too much.
Living in London was something I was really looking forward to when I decided to move and as time has gone on the novelty has started to slowly wear off. I loved the concept of having the West End right on my door step but part of that experience for me is the hustle and bustle and I don't think you quite get that rush when you can avoid the long travelling. Needless to say, as my time at Uni continues I think I'll become more determined to seek new adventures and take advantage of the oppportunities I wouldn't ordinarly have living at home.
This year has been a real eye-opener as far as my self-confidence goes. I have a lot more faith in myself now than I did at the beginning of the year and that is hugely down to accomplishing things I didn't think I was able to. Challenges I've faced over the past few months caused me to think little of myself, but after some self-reflection and surrounding myself with the right people I've come to realise my own worth. I have body confidence now and that has helped me immensely to view myself differently.
Feeling better about myself when I met someone who claimed to like me just for being me, I realised that maybe that isn't so hard to believe. Meeting Scott has made the latter end of this year unforgettable and I cannot comprehend how I am lucky enough to have someone as amazing as him in my life. The vast majority of our relationship has been spent with us apart, but not once has he turned his back on me. I understand that's how it should be when someone truly cares and loves you, but I just feel so fortunate that he cares and loves me I guess.
2017 has also brought with it 2 fabulous holidays; one with family and one with friends, new writing opportunities, some brilliant nights out, performances, a surprise visit from my Uncle who lives in Australia and wonderful new friends.
My biggest accomplisment this year has to be getting in to University. That alone was hard enough, but pushing myself to stay put when home was all I could think about was even harder. I kept telling myself that no matter how hard being away from home may be, quitting would never be the answer unless my reason for it was related to my course. Studying for my degree so far has proved to be challenging and I have struggled at various points but the experience wouldn't really be worth it if it was easy and I've had to keep that thought on a cycle in my mind when everything has become a bit too much.
Living in London was something I was really looking forward to when I decided to move and as time has gone on the novelty has started to slowly wear off. I loved the concept of having the West End right on my door step but part of that experience for me is the hustle and bustle and I don't think you quite get that rush when you can avoid the long travelling. Needless to say, as my time at Uni continues I think I'll become more determined to seek new adventures and take advantage of the oppportunities I wouldn't ordinarly have living at home.
This year has been a real eye-opener as far as my self-confidence goes. I have a lot more faith in myself now than I did at the beginning of the year and that is hugely down to accomplishing things I didn't think I was able to. Challenges I've faced over the past few months caused me to think little of myself, but after some self-reflection and surrounding myself with the right people I've come to realise my own worth. I have body confidence now and that has helped me immensely to view myself differently.
Feeling better about myself when I met someone who claimed to like me just for being me, I realised that maybe that isn't so hard to believe. Meeting Scott has made the latter end of this year unforgettable and I cannot comprehend how I am lucky enough to have someone as amazing as him in my life. The vast majority of our relationship has been spent with us apart, but not once has he turned his back on me. I understand that's how it should be when someone truly cares and loves you, but I just feel so fortunate that he cares and loves me I guess.
2017 has also brought with it 2 fabulous holidays; one with family and one with friends, new writing opportunities, some brilliant nights out, performances, a surprise visit from my Uncle who lives in Australia and wonderful new friends.
Here's to 2018 and all the adventures that it brings with it!
Dotty
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