We all start from somewhere or from a particular time in our life.

It’s new year again. For some people, it’s the best way to embrace a new beginning. For others, it’s just another ordinary change of the number. And in this case, the last digit of the year. But still, a sign of change.

I have been contemplating on what is 2013 for me. I know I need to find a job soon. I need to check a new place to stay. I need to live alone again. I need to reassess so many things.  I need to set my new priorities. I need to reconsider the year ender changes that caught me off guard before welcoming this new year. Yes, I need and not want. And before I forget, I also need to discern the value and the difference of what I need and what I want.

It was a blessed 2012. I want to start 2013 the best way possible. Figuring out what the first baby step I am going to take this year will not be easy but I am hopeful. I won’t be singing I Dreamed A Dream anymore instead I will dance with I Will Survive.

To so many like me in the world right now who are about to take a big leap this year, let us remind ourselves that whatever the outcome, we should assure ourselves that we will enjoy the process.  If we fail, then that’s the perfect way to learn new ways to improve ourselves. If we succeed, let’s not stick with the formula of success instead let’s start discovering the roads to go beyond the success we attained.

-jag