Goodbye 2013, you've been kind

I've never been a fan of celebrating the turn of the new year. To me, it is akin to pressing the reset button where all of what you have done during the previous year are erased. That said though, in recent years I have been celebrating it in small ways just because I get to share it with the company of close friends who truly matter in my life.

2013 has been nice. After a terrible 2012, I told myself that in 2013 I would take a step back and just enjoy the view as a passerby. No big moves. No sudden movements. Survive. That was exactly what I did. I fought to get my career back on track. I brought my parents to a holiday as a family as we've not done it in a long time. I welcomed a cute little niece into the family. Kept to all financial goals that I set. Survived the toughest 20 days of reservist in Thailand jungles. Became the pillar of support and strength to my closest friends as they go through their turbulent days, something I thought I have lost in the turn of the year. I was being just that, a passerby. 

In 2014, I do not have any major resolutions to make. Just some positive results on my doctors appointment come February. Also, to survive 10 days into the new year unscathed would be ideal. Keep the people who matter close. 

I leave with a quote from a friend.

"You make time for people who matter"

Indeed 2014 will be a year to rebuild some lost connections, and strengthening those which matter. Happy new year!