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I went back and read my post from a year ago to see how everything I said then held up to now. I talked a lot about rediscovering myself, getting back into the things I love, and creating more. A lot of that has held true, and I’m a little proud of myself for that.

The recurring theme for this past year for me has been peace. There have been some struggles around this, as I’ve dealt with bouts of depression while trying to figure out my inner peace. I’m thankful for friends I can talk these things out with, because without them, I wouldn’t be where I’m at now. I’ve also discovered a love for writing, something I’ve never dove into as deeply as I have before now, but that has helped me process so much of what’s going on in my mind. It’s helped me gain that sense of peace and got me back towards the things I love doing as well as allowing me to discover new things.

As I write this now, I’m pretty confident in myself. I feel good. Work could be a little less stressful, but that can be worked on. As I look forward, I just want more of the same. I’m going to continue writing, discovering new music, reading a bit more, and maybe forcing myself to watch a movie on occasion. I’ll try to explore my city more, which I’ll document as I do. And I’ll continue to protect my peace. These are the things that have led to my happiness.

As for today, I’ll go pick up my free pastry and my free coffee and enjoy a quiet morning.