a year from now

about a year ago i was asked to write down things that i would want to happen in the course of the following year. in another words, which things did i need or want to happen in order for my happiness to increase and my life go into the direction i would prefer it to.

now that i think about that list, some of the things on it have happened; some of them haven't. some of them have been in my control more than others, and i find it quite puzzling that not all of these things have manifested themselves. it does make you wonder -- did i not really want these things, just thought i did, or were there something prohibiting me from actualizing them? or was i just lazy? hard to tell, and of course there is no one answer to this question. but it is good to think about it.

then there are the things that i necessarily haven't been able to influence; the failure to meet these serves as a reminder that there are things beyond my control and i shouldn't be too disappointed if they don't take place. and in all honesty i'm not; maybe i'll just move these on my list for next year.

one of the results of the list of things is this blog; and i have to say that i am quite happy with myself for keeping up with it. it has provided me a channel to process some of the things that come to mind every now and then, as well as a platform where i can freely write down the brain junk that otherwise wouldn't  have an outlet. i don't know what is the interest value of all this to anybody else, but for me it has been quite a nice experience; a one i will add to the list of things to have around next year this time.

but as a notion, i would definitely recommend to anyone to draw up a list like that; it forces you to look at your life as it is now and compare it to how you would want it to be. you have a year to close the gap between the two; a lot can happen in that time.