Retrospective and Resolutions

Day 3,330, 07:29 • Published in Romania Romania • by Adinushk

Last night I’ve been up until dawn. Not because I partied hard, but because I kept thinking about the years that have passed and the new one that is just beginning. I don’t know what is it about the New Year’s Eve that makes people promise themselves that starting tomorrow they will change; they will try more; they will strive for a better version of themselves. I am no different. Every year I promise myself: `This year I’ll get my s#*t together.` But it never happens. However, as you change, your life changes as well. Without further ado, this is the retrospective that kept me awake and the resolutions I have for the new year.

In 2015 I created my eRepublik account, left a comment on an article, took a look around and logged off; I died. In 2016 I discovered eRepublik, became Goddess of War and won a couple of BHs and SHs. In 2017 I want to explore the Politics module and hopefully win a CH.

In 2015 I didn’t know any of you. In 2016 I made dozens of friends in the New World and got to meet the lovely eRomanian community. In 2017 I want to mingle more in the International community.

In 2015 I was 24, still in my early twenties. In 2016 I turned a quarter-of-a-century-old and got my first gray hair. In 2017 I plan to get rid of my quarter-life crisis and stop feeling so old, because I’m not. Just silly. 😁

In 2015 I was a student. In 2016 I graduated. You can now call me a `Master of Letters` (or `Official Grammar Nazi`). In 2017 I want to give myself a break from studying but, at the same time, still learn new things.

In 2015 I got Diabetes. In 2016 I learned to accept it and live with it. In 2017 I want to live as if I didn’t have it. Also, to be less (butt)hurt by Diabetes jokes.

In 2015 I was dreaming of playing the keyboard. In 2016, on a random rainy day, I went to a store and got myself a keyboard. Then signed up for lessons. In 2017 I hope to get to play a full song by heart.

In 2015 I lost my dream job. In 2016 I got a new job, doing something I had never done before. I soon discovered THIS is my dream job. In 2017 I want to become better at what I do – I wanna be the very best like no one ever was...

In 2015 I started a food blog and I began experimenting with food photography and video recipes. In 2016 I gave it all up. In 2017 I hope to start writing there again, because I love baking and sharing my cakes with friends. Also, food porn.

In 2015 I had two best friends. In 2016 I lost both those friendships. In 2017 I want to love more on people, cherish the friends I still have, but also learn to give less f&*%s.

In 2015 I gave up on drawing. In 2016 I started drawing again, but only a tiny little bit. In 2017 I want to draw more. Maybe I`ll share.

In 2015 I wanted to learn how to ride a bike but I didn’t. In 2016 I wanted to learn how to ride a bike but I didn’t. In 2017 I want to learn how to ride a bike. I hope I will.

Also, starting tomorrow, I’ll get started on my diet. And go to the gym twice a day.


Until next time, I wish you a wonderful day ahead and all the best in your future endeavors!

Kindest regards,
Adinushk