Lessons Learnt: A year in Review

This past year, I have learnt a lot, explored a lot, evaluated and analysed a lot. I have made mistakes (a lot) and lived to excess while also reaching my lowest lows and some unforgettable highs (no drugs involved). I survived the city that never sleeps and I conquered it. I made friends, networks, loved, and fought for what I wanted every step of the way. It is exhilarating living on the edge and being self sufficient in one of the most diverse, highly charged and bustling places I have been yet!

So what did I take away from this? I ask myself that on a daily basis. How am I different from 1 year ago when I got onto a plane with a return ticket and a 1 year visa hoping to find what I was looking for.... This isn't a magical blog entry. Stop reading now if that is what you were hoping for. 

New York  City was phenomenal and I experienced many of its facets. I learnt that I am calm when others panic, that I am organised, and can communicate confidently. I learnt that I am independent, do not need other people to be happy but like the company of people (yes, that is hardly a surprise) and that I know how to take care of me. I discovered that I can trust myself--to be enough. I learnt that people will underestimate you or over estimate you unless you make things clear. I learnt that you have to know your own value or people will take advantage of you and I also discovered that I have loads to offer than I had expected.

I have an inquisitive mind. I make friends easily. I learn fast. I am technologically savvy. I respect everyone. I tell it like it is. I have strong leadership skills. I love new experiences. I successfully achieved what I set my mind on. My only limits are me.