Diary

2014 In Words

I’m trying to make this end of the year review in both “style and words” a blog tradition.
So here goes,

Its 12:39am and I’m here trying to put pen to paper. If I tell you I’ve been more than a little bit stuck, would you believe me? But Yes I have and I’m not sure why I keep starting this post over and over but nothing substantial seems to be coming forth. I refuse to believe this is probably because this year found me more stable than years past because 2014, although not as insightful as 2013 came with its own moments and lessons.
So that’s what I’ll be doing in this post.
Sharing some of the moments and lessons of 2014

Moments

  • Turning21 – Nothing fun about getting older I tell you but I’m just extremely thankful for life. I made a list of 21 things to do before 21 and didn’t do a single thing on it. Epic fail or what?
  • Passing my OnG end of posting exam – Because this was the worst exam I’ve written in all my years in med school. Not because it was hard or I didn’t study or anything but because my tear glands decided to ridicule me during the oral exam and I actually cried while being examined. Another epic fail (2014, the year of epic fails or nah?)
  • Becoming a woodin style ambassador/ Blog Collaboration for Mr Price : It just really feels great to know that all the time I’m putting into this blog is going somewhere really
  • Nigerian Fashion Bloggers Yard Sale : Even though I wasn’t allowed to relish the aftermath emotions of finally seeing something you were a part of come to life, i put in some work and I’m extremely proud of myself for that.
  • Doubling Last years page views – This one was all you guys, so thank you!!!!
  • Waking up to awesome blog features – Thank you Ibukun, Ice Law, Aby, Sarah for thinking my blog worthy of your love.
Lessons 

I shared some lessons I learnt this year in this post but here are a few others

On Blogging –

  • Consistency is everything – As wana wana said “Stay consistent, the pendulum will eventually swing your way.
  • Comparision really is the thief of joy – Lets be honest, sometimes you go through some blogs and feel a pang of jealousy right? This taught me firstly that it is okay to accept that sometimes you might have toxic thoughts, you’re only human afterall but dwelling on it is where it becomes a problem

On Love –

  • Sometimes the love we think we need isn’t what’s best for us.
  • Some people will love you just for being you, with everything you’re not and everything you are and that’s just where it ends. As simple as that and Its okay to to stop expecting the worse at every turn of the journey and simply enjoy the ride.

On Friendship :

  • Overthinking things and jumping to conclusions is the first step to ruining a friendship , just asking will save a lot of stress and heart ache
  • At some point, you might have to let go and move on. Stop beating yourself over that. You are good enough.

On Life

  • People will always come at you with their own opinions of who they think you should be but when you learn “self acceptance and confidence”, staying true to yourself will be easy
  • Its also okay to have days where you might not be feeling too “self confident”. That’s okay, again you are only human but staying down too long is where it becomes a problem.
Happy new year in advance guys!
Want to share some defining moments and lessons this year too?
I’ll love to read them please!

Cassandra Ikegbune
xoxo

Author: Cassie Daves

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