I guess this is pretty-much says all it needs to. I'm sure many of you have experienced this and heard it in song lyrics, I knew it before, and last summer I guess I re-learned it.
2. My writing is worth something.
It sounds strange for a creative writing student to say that, but I didn't realise how good it actually was until I was told I'm looking at a 2:1 on my entire degree. I'm actually impressed with myself I mean As in college was one thing, but a degree? Even being at Uni I didn't see this coming... I'm not really sure how.
3. I have an amazing ability to surprise myself.
This time last year I couldn't have imagined myself on a plane to Malta and yet I've done it twice now, alone. I would never have dreamed of a working long distance relationship, yet I'm in a working one. I guess it comes down to determination really.
4. Not all men are moulded to the stereotype.
According to a world of gender division men lack romance, spontaneity, sensitivity, and often understanding or compassion when it comes to their female counterparts. Since the end of June I have been experiencing the exact opposite and I am, therefore, led to believe that men can be all of those things and much much more. Or maybe it's just Mark? Who knows.
5. I make a damn good monk.
Let's take a step out of the real world for a second. Since this time last year I have been training to become the best monk I can be. And I would say, right here right now, that I have become all I can be where I am right now. To become even better I would need to take a step into the world of PvP and go up against players. Wish me luck.
6. I like sex... a LOT.
Okay so this is more something that I've rediscovered, but it turns out that I really really enjoy sex. The emotional connection (when you have someone worth sharing it with) is just unbeatable and the physical and mental stimulation is pretty amazing too. I even like the taste and smell... I guess all I need now is for Mark not to be in another country... ;)
7. Guinea pigs are incredibly complex creatures.
This is something I'm relearning every day, and Thor is my subject. Since he moved into my room I've become far more attached to him and his personality has become far more pronounced than it ever was when he was with Hades.
8. I was in a serious self-image crisis.
When I say serious I don't just mean the normal "does my bum look big in this" crap, I mean the kind of thing where you are sure you look crap every single day before you even look in a mirror. Of course it didn't help that I wasn't taking good enough care of myself really. Now though, I've learned my lesson and shaped up: nails, eyebrows, hair, you name it. I feel much better about myself.
9. An untidy emotional life means an untidy physical life.
If I could compare my room from February last year and the room I am currently sat in the past me would be stunned at the cleanliness and the present me would feel confused at the mess. My room, in this case, is almost a projection of my mind. My life is tidy so my room is too.
10. Hayley is a great friend.
Seriously, last June I swear she was my lifeline. She did everything I asked and more; keeping me busy and being there when I needed to moan, you name it, she did it. I just hope that if she ever needs me I'll be there.
11. I like collecting fans.
This fascination started with a wooden fan in a shop selling Chinese things and has since been expanded to five. Needless to say I really like them all and plan to keep expanding my collection.
12. Doing new things is never as scary as it first seems.
Leading up to something big I always find myself bristling with nerves but this year has taught me that no matter how scared I am beforehand, taking a leap of faith is never as bad as it seems. It's like jumping a gap, it seems huge if you concentrate too much on it before jumping, but when you pluck up enough courage it takes much less effort than you though.
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