Dream Catcher
2015 has been all kinds of crazy in a somewhat maddening,
unrealistic vs realistic and soul searching way. I started the year not knowing what was ahead,
I was at a loss as to what I was meant to be doing (with my life, hello?), and
I had a feeling of absolute gut-wrenching pain deep inside of me. I wanted more. So much more.
But dare catch it?
The Blue Lagoon, Iceland - Boxing Day.
When I began listening to my dreams, my aches, and my hunger
– I noticed that the determination grew and the anguish deepened. My job was dead end, and made my imagination often
run away with itself (I almost dared to drive to the beach one day). I imagined up scenario after scenario of
escaping the clutches of an unfulfilled 9-5. Then I threw the dice and catapulted myself head
first into a brand new world – which was one of the most life-changing moments,
but I ended up feeling completely alien in a very grown-up life.
I realise now that dreams determine the future. I tell people to have many dreams, because
relying on just one to make you happy, doesn’t equal happiness. My 16-year old self proclaimed a boy would
make her happy, my 21-year old self proclaimed a car would make her happy –
but hey guess what none of those things did.
Not wholesomely.
Is it just me that is greedy? Or is it in fact, we all are.
I never imagined a life where I would work in a field which
naturally breeds competiveness. But,
then I remember I searched long and hard for that job, and the fact it came at
a time in my life where my heart was aching, and my desire was overriding my
happiness. I realise this is my time – to
toughen up.
Travel eclipsed me this year. I travelled far further than I could have ever
pinned. 15 flights, 3 countries, 3
Islands and 4 cities. Yes, I did it
mostly with my incredible husband hand in hand, something we dreamed up on Honeymoon last
year. And, I wouldn’t change a single
thing. Something inside of me – the dreams
(they are definitely real), take a hold of me and suddenly I find myself
bathing an elephant in the middle of the rainforest.
In all honesty this blog, sometimes serves as an open letter
to myself, a reminder of who I am and why I love with all of my heart, and express
my every emotion in written form. I
taught myself to never look back in life, and always search for happiness.
If I told you I was as uncertain as I was at the start of
the year – then that would be a lie. I am certain of my dreams. Foremost I have the desire for adventure, and
the love and passion for my job – I never did have.
But, have I got it sussed? Absolutely fucking not.
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This is so lovely to read Alice. No-one ever has everything sorted but it sounds like you've had a brilliant year. You should be so proud of yourself xx
ReplyDeleteLiz, thank you.
Delete2015 was definitely the year I finally put my ambitions before anything else, and fought for what I loved most. Tough yes, but satisfying.
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You have much to be proud of and to celebrate!!!
ReplyDeleteKezzie, thank you.
DeleteI think I can finally end this year, knowing I did everything I could to find happiness. It's never easy, but facing it head on - was the best decision I ever made.
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We all feel the same Alice - no-one has it sorted EVER!
ReplyDeleteLizzie Dripping
Elizabeth, I truly in my heart hope so. Because I don't think I will ever have it 'completely' figured out.
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