2006 in review…

I am not a firm believer of astrology but the following prediction appeared last year on msn's site, somehow, turned out to be true.

LEO in 2006 – Challenge

You’re not one to acknowledge limitations, Leo, and thus when others sneer about your ambitions, you’re more inclined to stubbornly continue to work toward attaining them than to listen to your friends and give up. This year, you just might step over the edge and embrace some goals that most would consider impossible – and you could make a success of them. The resulting boost in your self-confidence could strengthen your love life. Committed Lions will experience a rebirth of romance; the uninvolved will attract it. The effort will, however, take its toll on your stamina if you’re not careful. It’s important that you stay healthy and not neglect your body. Once you’ve attained some of your dearest dreams, you’ll want to enjoy your good fortune.

I started off wondering if I would ever be happy again.

In 2006, I decided to write seriously and started working as a freelance writer. I stepped in the corporate world, got a decent job but quit early – a courtesy of politically charged environment. Then applied for job as a teacher in a reputable school and since then my life has been pretty smooth. I had never taught before and I never wanted to, took it as a challenge just to prove that I could do something but now- it would be my last job. I have discovered some of my creative skills while teaching and now when parents and my employers praise me, I consider myself accomplished.

In 2006, I regained self-confidence and achieved my goals instead of giving up as it seemed at one point.

In 2006, I discovered, for the first time in years, happiness that was not co-dependent on my relationships with other people.

To all the people who made the year bearable, happy, great - thanks. :)

To the people who didn't – well, I believe in karma.