As 2010 came to an end, many thoughts shot through my head at the gun speed, and I really had to just sit down and close my eyes in order to able to properly reflect on the past year. Actually no, that even didn’t work, so I’ll just reflect as I write this entry. I’ve got to admit that I didn’t get the privilege of celebrating the beginning of 2011 with the same level of joy as I had earned last year. I suppose that says a lot, for someone who is spending their New Year Eve at home this year.
2010 hasn’t exactly been the easiest; I’ve had many ups and downs (yes, like a rollercoaster ride) but overall it’s been fairly pleasant. I’ve able to experience lots of new things, like drinking for the first time; fight with a girlfriend for the first time (I consider all firsts to be a ‘good’ thing.), going IIT for competition, starting the band, reuniting with school friends, becoming closer to current friends, and so on. As always, there are the negative aspects, but there’s really no use of dwelling on those.
The most common New Year resolution that I’ve heard amongst friends is to find a girlfriend. It’s like everyone is fixated on this one idea that one must have a significant other in order to be happy. But you know, sure, you’ll be loved and have someone to care for, but with the all happiness comes a bundle of feeling of jealousy, worry and stress. Ah I make it sound like it would be a bad thing to be in a relationship. Well, I wouldn’t be complaining, but there’s got to be a balance of this huge mass of emotions. The feeling of happiness has to outweigh that of stress, and once it tips the opposite direction, your relationship starts to go down really fast. And not only that, but you have worry about your girlfriend while focusing on your studies. Tough job no?
