The curtains have fast closed on 2011…
Wow. What a year it’s been. Pictures are a great way to
remember and relive those moments we loved and a
constant reminder of those lessons we learnt along the
way. Am sure many of us are reflecting and dissecting
what the year has meant to us and what improvements
can be made in the next….so here’s what I learnt in 2011…
Becoming a first time real aunt!!!My very handsome
nephew (replica of a Greek god-promise) is a bundle of joy.
In just over eight months he has taught me the importance
of waking up with a bang….with a big laugh and the
broadest smile you ever did see!!!No wonder we are told
babies are life’s little angels.Mon petite prince does not
feign affection. If he likes something, he shows it and if
not…well that too will be pretty obvious. Am not sure at
what point in time I found the need to conceal some
opinions and views…something about growing up I
think, but thanks to him I relearn the art of keeping it
real!
Becoming a bridesmaid!!Wanja taught us beautifully that
not all brides turn into bridezillas on their big day! 2011
was definitely a year to keep in touch with our roots and
culture. Who knew that ruracio and all those other
celebrations (some that I can still not pronounce without
causing ribs to crack) are such interesting and fun affairs!
The most important lesson to be learned in all those
celebrations to me are echoed in Beyonce’s lyrics…’if you
like it then you should put a ring on it!’ If the bloke
really loves you as he should, it seems that those” minor”
details to get your hand should not be such a big deal and
an excuse to live in sin(not formalising the union)with
you.
Last year, I also learnt the real meaning of fair-weather
friends and frienemies.It seems that when things are
going superbly for you, not everyone in your camp is
shaking a pom-pom in triumphant mood for you!
Sadly,this could be very close people who ideally should
have your back but are the same people plotting your
doom. Hard lesson learnt: not to be so naïve and
REALLY know how to differentiate friends from foes!
The older I get (yes I acknowledge am getting older!)I also
appreciate that friendships do end: and it’s ok! Some
friendships do last longer, and others will end. Just
because! This is perfectly normal and I shouldn’t beat
myself up over it!
In 2011, I was reminded that death is a part and parcel of
life’s cycle. Despite this, we are never adequately prepared
to deal with it when it befalls our circle. I do believe it is
important to grieve and allow ourselves time to do so,
however best we think. The sun still continues to shine
and life must inevitably continue to move on.
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| To 2012!!! |
I must say in spite of everything, 2011 was a blast. This
year is a leap year…so we have 366 days 5 hours 48
minutes and 47 seconds to have another go at life’s very
interesting journey!
To 2012…
