Hello,

I have not done this for few years, but I think that is such a great idea as it makes you realize how actually your year was like.

1. 2022 was a year of my Master’s graduation. Although, I finished my studies in 2021, but only in 2022 I received my diploma. I was really happy. What I am doing now with this degree? Definitely not what I am suppose to. So it is a big plus but at the same time I need to use this knowledge and experience.

2. I left Starbucks. Again it was a great plus but at the same time I lost a job and could not find any other till September. Which ruined loads of plans, like going to Lithuania, moving out somewhere else and just generally saving money. Starbucks gave me a lot of memories, I met beautiful people and it gave me good experience in managing people, I would love to use those skills as at the current position I do not use any of my skills. I do not regretting leaving there because I realized I would not want to come back there anyway. 😀

3. I was looking for a job, we tried to move out, went to Manchester, I even got an interview and we viewed one place. But unfortunately both were no’s. Me and my boyfriend even had some interviews in London. I actually got 2 offers but I declined both. Mainly because the offers were not something I was looking for. Going to London is a risk anyway.

4. On same note, I found a new job. Which brought me challenges, negative memories, dissappointments. At the minute I have an understanding that it is just a job, I simply go there, do what I need to and go home, not trying to overthink anything much as it is easier. Anyway, this job brought me good things as well. You know there are always good and bad things in life. Balance always there.

5. One of the good things that new job gave me isss – moving out to the flat! I have never lived in a flat and that was something I always wanted to do. I am grateful for this opportunity.

6. I had 2 years anniversary with my boyfriend. We had a great celebration, honestly. 🙂 Was an awesome day. Overall, our relationship had many things happening – we had a lot of fights, small ones and big ones. Almost breaking ones. I do now understand that it is okay to get angry or get upset. I am still learning how relationship should be, but honestly, I thought it is much easier. I do not understand how people manage having healthy relationships and kids… That is so difficult and nobody talks about it. To keep good relationship takes effort and work 24/7. Without those, there is nothing. That first feeling of love fades away quickly if you do not put effort and do nothing about it. Love needs to grow.

7. We went to Slovakia – my boyfriend’s hometown. Memorable travel as I went through highs and lows. Being there made me feel all emotions at once. It was difficult. I was stressing about everything, me and my boyfriend got in fights, I cried multiple times, I laughed at some point, adored the views and great time with my boyfriend’s family. Overall, this travel took a lot from me. I came back home, here in UK – exhausted. I am happy that I went there, I just wish I was not stressing so much as I really could not be myself there.

8. Finally, because I could not go to Lithuania this year, my mom came from Lithuania! She had her first flight with plane ever. She did not stay for a long, so it went really quickly. But it was a nice highlight of the year and to end the year this way is cool. One minus – me and my boyfriend got sick… Yeah, we both had 38 to 39 temperature and my boyfriend had to go to pick my mom instead of me. But when my mom came she gave us teas, and we got better soon. Lucikily, we all could go out and enjoy the time.

9. This year I worked a lot on myself, on my negative moods and overthinking. I struggled with my emotions and mental state of mind. Now I do feel better and I do know I improved. Being right on your mind is crucial. If you lose your mind, there is nobody to help you. Always prioritize yourself in this matter.

10. The only thing I did not do much this year – doing spiritual things, getting to know universe, trying to understand deeper things. I have some leads to follow in order to understand everything better, but I got sooo involved in daily dramas that I kept forgetting how those things actually do not matter and how much spiritual world matters (same with mental health). This I need to improve next year.

I have some things I wanna do for next year and I will do my list as every year. Always make a list for next year as then life does bullshit to you and nothing happens. In 2021 I did not have any list and my year was – whaaaaat??? :DD weird. We all need goals for our life.

Do the goals yourself!

I wish you all the best for 2023. I wish PEACE, GOODNESS AND LOVE to everybody!

xxxx Egle aka vakarine peleda.