Ed’s Letter
I’ve always had a love-hate relationship with New Year’s Eve, partly because I’m always left without plans on the actual day. I also don’t think taking my kids to any festivities is an option and I’m always asking myself if I should be hosting anyone at home. Should I ask what everyone’s plans are? Should I then invite myself over? My social anxiety also spikes when I see people in grocery stores in a craze as they stock up on drinks and food. It’s all just too much! So, I end up staying in with my family, braaiing and fighting sleep so we can watch the fireworks at midnight. I must say, though, that after years of this ritual, it’s become very underwhelming.
But, there’s a certain newness I feel the very next day – it even feels like the sun’s rays are a little warmer. The prospect of a New Year stands in front of you, and it’s up to you to go and grab it. (I also get some satisfaction watching people babalaas-ed and roaming around like the one day they’ve lived for the entire year is over, while I was at home, chilling).
I use the days after New Year’s Eve to put together my vision board. Yes, a white board with actual cut-out pictures of things I’d like to make happen in 2019. I’m a strong believer that once you visualise and actually see your dreams, they don’t seem so far-fetched. It can be anything – a car upgrade, a title deed, a solo international trip – literally any and everything!
One of the things I’d like to get right this year, is to sort out my work-life balance. Less time on my laptop at home, and more time being present to see my boys grow up. If it means a couple of mornings a month cycling in preparation for the Telkom 947 Kiddies Ride, or roughing it out at a paintball shooting range — so be it. In 2018, I went and made my dreams come true, now it’s their turn.
Here’s to a year of fulfilling and enlightening experiences that lead to growth in all areas of your life! Let’s chat some more —
email me on editor@truelove.co.za