2017

I have been away for a long time, mainly because I was a little lost (in life) and suddenly writing down my thoughts doesn't seem so important anymore.

The last of 2016 was spent decluttering.

Decluttering the house...
So many bags of stuff were tossed and I never knew how good that felt until lately.
I didn't know I was holding onto so much trash.
I even organised loose change into mini drawers for easy access. Never knew sorting coins could be so theruaptic, albeit a little yucky after.
I still have more areas to tackle but I'm glad I started somehow.
Those spring-cleaning and Konmari talks on my Whatsapp chat group was good motivation.

The most significant change in 2016, was actually decluttering my life.
I was holding onto too many emotional baggages and they were dragging me down.
It was ugly. Nasty.
The hubby seemed to have finally let go of some things that was bothering him and I tossed the emotional baggage, too,  for good. It felt so... liberating. I feel light and finally, happy again.

I also had to minimise my usage of gadgets when my data usage increased tremendously over the months (I don't know how!) and I steered clear of social media for a while as well. At least, until I have wifi access at my parents. But that felt good, too. I was finally not mindlessly scrolling through Facebook and Instagram, and feeling lacking as I see photos after photos of beautiful houses and nicely cooked meals.


When 2017 began, my life began.
I was living in the grey shell of darkness for too long. Way too long.
I'm finally out.
Hello, world!
This feels good.

J starts school this year, so we started on a new routine as well.
It has been a month. So far, so good.


I'm not sure how often I'll pop by into this space to pen down my thoughts and feelings.
My next post may be tomorrow. Or next week.
Or perhaps, none for the next few months.

But I just want my future self to know that the silly, ol' me has returned.
And 2017 will be great!