Perspective

I think it's safe to say 2014 has already been a turbulent year. Well, that's my excuse for not having written a blog post in ten months...

So here's a quick review of 2014:
I graduated from Cardiff University with a 2.1 Hons in German and Italian. I failed miserably at a Graduate Assessment Day. I hated working at BMW for all of four hours. I'm still working in Fagins. I also work in Tesco. I've started learning Welsh. I still live with Joel's family. 

But.

As soon as my DBS check clears, I'll be mentoring an Italian girl in Cantonian High School as she speaks little to no English. Hopefully, I'll also be taking on her brother which would be an amazing opportunity for me. At some point this month, the applications will open for next year's PGCE course in Cardiff Met so I can start getting my life in order. By April, Joel and I should have enough money to get a mortgage and start making our own lives together. After Christmas, Aim and I will be popping to Paris for a cheap yet cultural trip around the capital. Also, plans are in motion to go interrailing around Europe in the summer! Oh, to be young! 

So I guess my monotonous everyday life doesn't sound too bad once in perspective!
And I think that's one of the most important things I've learned recently. Everything can seem better or seem worse by changing your perspective. I work ridiculous hours and never see Joel or my friends. But I'm earning money to put towards our house and future. I haven't eaten chocolate, cake or biscuits in 15 days because Scofftober seemed like a good idea. But I'll be healthier for it! 

One of my faults is that I complain a lot. I'm trying to be more appreciative and change my perspective. I miss Joel a lot. We're like ships in the night at the moment. But whenever we get a few minutes together just to cuddle and tell each other what we've missed, it feels like that time is more precious. The same goes for my friends. I'm scraping desperately to get some time together to meet up with people, but at least it'll be worth the wait when plans do fall into place. 

I'm happy I'm working (and I think my bank balance will be too!) and I'm happy I'm busy. I could be sat on the sofa doing nothing all day but instead I'm making small yet vital steps for my future. That's a far better way to think about stacking shelves in Tesco, now isn't it?

Like I said - perspective!