New Year's Eve has always been a mix of Medianoche, fireworks and a set of resolutions. Every year, I hear the top one being to lose weight or to get in shape. I'm actually one of those who would declare the same resolution but for this year, I'll try something new.
Instead of resolutions, I'll have BREAKTHROUGHS...
to do something I haven't done,
to learn something new,
to go beyond my comfort zone and
to defy a self-limiting belief.
So for 2011, I have two! In fact, the first one is this blog...yup, the inspiration for starting this blog is to defy that self-limitation that I CAN'T WRITE. I've always hated English classes, having to write those formal and informal themes. I'd rather solve math problems the entire day cause with Math, the answer is absolute...very objective, never subjective. In writing, I feel it's so subjective and I'd feel bad getting a not-so-high grade on my essays. At the back of my mind, how can my teacher grade something personal...I only wrote down my thoughts on paper?!? Growing up, I've been stuck with this perception that I AM NOT A GOOD WRITER. I would always admire those who can write long articles in our school magazine and know that I CAN NEVER be one of them.
But for this year, I AM GOING TO WRITE regardless of what people think of my writing skills. I am going to write because there wouldn't be grades, just a purpose. I am going to write to share my thoughts and learnings that would hopefully inspire others. I am going to write. And by the end of this year, finally, I'd be able to say that I AM A WRITER.
Tomorrow, I'll tell you my 2nd breakthrough.
