December 2015
Dear Diary,
My life is different this year. A lot changed, a lot stayed the same, but writing this entry, I’m pleased with all of it.
First of all, the big change. I finally got it together and lost the weight. I don’t worry about it as much now, and I feel a lot healthier. I regularly run 5ks around the neighborhood, and occasionally run 10K. I’ve become more active in my hobbies as well. Aoife and I took an active holiday this year, and went hiking in the Alps.
Long walks and hot tea have become my favorite things in the world.
I dress better.
Aoif and I are better than ever. We’re more present for each other, and we continue to talk about things immediately, rather than letting them sit. We travel more together, and we are more in control of our time than we have ever been before.
Professionally, I continued to see good results, and reap the rewards. This year, I haven’t yet begun to study for an MBA, but I am in the late stages of starting to do it. I broadened my network, and have raised my profile outside my own company, in the wider industry. I regularly take on outside speaking engagements.
We’ve continued to save money, and are in a position to spend a little bit on ourselves, as well as putting away for the future.
We’re closer to our friends. Our lives are different at the moment, but we haven’t let that become a barrier. In particular, I’ve been guilty of not prioritizing friends, and letting my work dictate my schedule. A few years ago, I undid the worst of this, but this was the year I finally achieved work-life balance. I still work late, but I am less flexible with my personal commitments.
I was supportive to my family during a transitional time, and we remain close. The time we all spend together is relaxing and enjoyable.
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