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My 2019 Summed Up

Let me start off this post by saying that I cannot believe that this year is almost over. I feel like 2019 was a very busy time in my life because of work, but other than that, nothing really changed in my personal life this past year. 

2019 wasn't a revolutionary year for me when I compare it to the likes of 2017 or 2018, when I completely turned my life around, got a second college degree and changed my career.

Nevertheless, 2019 was a good year in many ways. Career progression and personal development were both very important to me this year and I've seen major progress in both.
I got a promotion, I learned how to deal with stress, I stopped panicking about my future and convinced myself that everything will be OK, my confidence improved...It was an important year in that regard.

There were also some happy moments. I got to travel to Indonesia, I saw my favorite cousin get married, I finally started working on my book (a long-held dream of mine). 

I almost wish I had more to say, but sometimes these calm times are needed, especially when exciting things are on the horizon...I see 2019 as the calm before the storm that will be 2020. 

You've been good to me 2019, and I know that 2020 will be the year my life will do a 360, I just have so many big plans... 

Now it's time to rest, celebrate Christmas with my loved ones and do some traveling before the new year. I will be going skiing for the first time in a couple of weeks, I'm very excited but also low-key terrified!

Have a good Christmas, and I hope 2020 will be YOUR year. 

With love, 

Paula xx


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