Well there is only a few hours left of 2011. Least in my part of the world there is only a few hours left! And what a year it has been, my first year out of Avondale College after graduating December 2010, my 23rd year of life, and a year full of travel adventures, catching up with old friends not seen for a long time, meeting amazing new people and making friends that are close to my heart no matter where I am in the world. And of course seeing amazing new countries and cultures and spending time with my two gorgeous sisters, Larissa and Anna. What more could an already blessed girl ask for?
Yes, there have been some hardships this year, we live in a sinful world where there is going going to be pain and sorrow- loss of loved ones, sickness and pain, breakups and other dramas amongst friends and family, all tragic and painful. But in the end they make us appreciate the good times so much more. They make us value those friends who do stay with us through all the bad times as well as the good, who hold us up when we can no longer do it for ourselves. They make us value sunsets, the smell of beautiful flowers and the simple things in life, to take each day as it comes and simply to LIVE our life to the fullest.
That is what I set out to achieve in 2011, and with a little help from God and my beautiful friends and family I believe I managed to reach my goal. So 2011. Thanks for the laughs, the travel, the good times, the friends, the learning experiences and the love that was given and shared. All in all, despite everything, you were one HELL of an awesome year. And I want to send out a massive thanks and lots of love to those who made it so.
So here's to 2012. The supposed end of the world. But whether you believe it or not, I think it is a good reminder that we never quite know what moment is going to be our last- so make it the best year yet, and I challenge you all to get out there and LIVE your lives to the absolute fullest. Don't wait to tell someone how much you love and appreciate them in your life, NOW is the time, don't let the sun set on your anger, forgive and move on, be open to new experiences and new joys, let go of the pain of the past and lift your face to the sun and most of all, enjoy doing the things and spending time with those you love. And of course, TRAVEL. Learn from others, we have so much to teach each other, if we would just learn to open our hearts and minds and listen for once. Learn the joy of serving others and help those in need. If we all set our minds to do this- imagine how much we could change the world?? Wouldn't that be amazing?! :) Find and maintain your Kefi- your spirit of Joy, of passion. Dream big, and don't let anyone tell you that you can't achieve exactly what you want to? Remember, nothing is impossible, especially not for those who TRY. So face the world this New Years Eve and shout your challenge, mine is BRING IT!
Happy New Year my lovelies- wherever you are in the world, I'm sending lots of love and happiness your way from a sunny land down under!
~Lelle
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