...And I'm wide awake with Thania telling me to update this blog, so here goes.

It's funny, I'm sitting here trying to think of important events that had happened to me in the last year, and some felt as if they've happened a lifetime ago. Others felt as fresh as yesterday (which is only 46 minutes ago, Melbourne time, when I typed this).


I spent the first two months studying my brains out for the university entrance exams. (Which I failed. Felt miserable at first, but meh. It's probably the best. I don't think I'll survive attending that university anyway.)

Spent five months studying some more to finish high school. Spent more times with friends knowing it was almost goodbye.

Graduated high school. Not exactly with flying colours, but with fond memories, which probably count for more than the grades on my report card.

Had five months holiday, in which everything I've learned is forgotten and I got ready for Melbourne. Shopping and reading and listening to mini speeches about growing up... Sometimes I wonder if I had been so prepared that when it came time for goodbye, I didn't feel as terrible as I'd thought.

Learned the hard way that nobody is perfect. And some people's screw up hurt more than others, simply because you trusted them more than others.

Arrived at Melbourne. Started foundation. Made friends - good friends. All in the space of 2 weeks. That didn't leave much time to feel homesick, so I didn't. I missed home, but I didn't cry myself to sleep for it. Still don't.

Worked hard for classes. Hadn't gotten anything below 80%. Yay. For the first time in a very long time, going to classes doesn't feel like a burden.

Had my first taste of wine! And sake! And I don't love them. They're fine, but I'm not addicted or anything. Good thing too.

Didn't fall in love. It's been forever since I had butterflies in my stomach because a guy was around, and I kinda miss the feeling.

All in all, 2009 has been a hell of a year. Some epiphanies are far more bitter than others, but this one is sweet: I'm happy now. I'm happy being here, being who I am right now. I'm not completely happy all the time - I complain a lot sometimes - but I'm content. And for that, I am grateful.

Labels: 2009

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