On the border line.

"Tomorrow, is the first blank page of a 365 page book. Write a good one."

In this blog post I will try to consolidate my 2017 highlights & 2018 planned highlights, so please bare with me & reflect on your very own 2017 accomplishments + 2018 plans too.

In 2017 I have achieved and learned the following:

• I have reached my 5th blogging anniversary.
• I have started my full-time job in a big multinational.
• I have struggled a lot to find my career satisfaction.
• I have been more responsible.
• I have won some competitions along with my team.
• I have received my first salary raise.
• I have joined the Rotary organization.
• I have decided to let it go & focus mainly on the future.
• I have started to become financially independent.
• I have learned that the only thing I need to be is to be GOOD.
• I have visited a new country in Egypt which is Fayoum, I have enjoyed it.
• I have learned basic crochet.
• I have learned by practice.
• I have met new people that added something to my life.
• I have kept my agenda organized as much as I can.
• I have enjoyed my family, my friends, my outings, my trips, the open areas, chic breakfasts, elegant hotels, nice weather, new clothes, late nights, early mornings .. It was a good year that adds something to the journey we are living even if it has ups and downs.

In 2018 I do plan to achieve the following:

• Take one picture a month for the 12 months.
• Write everyday a journal entry to be consolidated in a book at the end of the year.
• Lose 20 KG.
• Enhance my fitness level.
• Read at least 12 different books.
• Write more often & publish my writings on different magazines again.
• Track my saving/spending.
• Will keep my agenda organized.
• Will learn a lot more about marketing.
• Keep a happiness jar, to find something good in everyday.
• Go to the cinema at least once a month.
• Attend more live concerts.
• Try new things (watch ballet show, listen to new singers, create new crafts, ...).
• Get a promotion.
• Win more competitions from my employer.
• Spend more time with my family.
• Save more money this year.
• Keep track of my mood.
• Keep my year in pixels.
• Finally enjoy everyday from the upcoming 365 days with all the ups and downs.