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Wow what a year…For many of us, we have
lost a lot of dear friends, gained a lot of new ones and even witnessed the
marvellous experience of a new life. Parts of the world were destroyed by
natural disasters, whilst thousands of people lost their lives overseas due to
ridiculous political situations. As I
sit here and ponder the events that have taken place in my life, I am humbled
and whilst little butterflies enter my tummy, I get excited, in fact I get
motivated for a new year, filled with new possibilities.
This Year Wogarella...
Gained a few new family member who
smells like marshmallows and rainbows. Everyone, please see visual aid of my
gorgeous baby niece Lillian Khalil who was born on July 7th and has
brought nothing but absolute joy to our whole family, (extended members
included.)
Even though we had an epic season, my beloved Canterbury Bulldogs lost in
the 2012 Grand Final to the Melbourne Storms. I’m still devastated and am
counting down the days until next season! (FYI the season commences 7th March).
This year I finally attempted to learn
to play guitar. I’m going to be honest, whilst I’m a creative kid when it comes
to words, my musical talent is about as present as Nicky Webster’s career right
now. Call me stubborn, but I refuse to
admit I’ve given up, I’m simply taking a small rest period as I’m focussing my
energy on a few other projects at the moment. I also undertook a Sub-Editing
course, which was conveniently located nearby Redfern Markets. I fell in love with a Black Adler Typewriter
and made a home for it beside my Green Olivetti. I defintiely made use of my
Gym Membership. Oh and I managed to maintain a good brow shape. Clearly I have
my priorities in check… I never claimed I wasn’t vain ;)
Fitness
Goals
Despite
my current state of Food Coma-itis, I am very proud of my efforts to keep at my
fitness goals and am proud to say I’m looking forward to smashing the last 10
kilos which should take my body transformation to the next level! I’m making a
note not to spend any more money at the Adidas store though. My entire wardrobe
is about to breakdown as I’ve stuffed several drawers full of gym gear and am
actually lacking normal clothing. I know I’m a tomboy stuck in a big girls
body.
I’ve
Made Some Incredible People Friends
I’m
not sure if our passion for exercise has brought us together but I’ve become a
part of a new trio. We each have our faults, but we just get each other. Whilst
this is a little too affectionate for anyone’s liking I am so blessed to have
these chicks in my life! Dee and Susan <3
I’ve
Rekindled My Friendships With Some Old Ones
Without
sounding all philosophical, people do come in and out of your life for a
reason. This year, despite the issues we’ve had in the past, I have rekindled
two friendships with people I didn’t think I would have earlier this year.
Whilst we aren’t all besties, I’m glad that there is peace and look forward to
making some great memories in 2013!
Career
Move: Check Mate
I’m
a Taylor Swift fan, I’m a Gym Junkie, but above all I am a writer. So you can
understand why in the latter part of this year I left my job at a company I
have aimed to work for my whole life. Whilst I didn’t have the privilege to
write as often as I would like to, I awoke every morning to go to a workplace
whereby I was surrounded with some of the hardest working people in Media. And
despite the deadlines, budgets and crazy world of Magazines they ALWAYS had
time for a giggle or two. Or maybe 5.
In
summary, I made a drastic career change, I moved into a corporate role.
Admittedly, I’m not fairly certain it was the right one. I miss my friends. I
miss the polluted Sydney Air and the short walk down to the Sydney CBD
Westfield’s during my lunch break. But apparently I’m a grown up who holds
responsibility for her actions, so I will ride this one out and hopefully it’s
just a decent step in the write direction. Yes I know, I used the wrong
“Right”. I did it purposely.
Family
Holiday
I
braved the ultimate test. 4 days away with my family. Whilst, as a Wogarella
I’m very family orientated, the though of spending more than 24 hours in the
same penthouse resort daunted me. But surprisingly enough I didn’t even mind
sharing a room with my little bro. When I say little he’s actually 6ft tall and
20 years old. Anyways, ‘twas a great experience as I did nothing but enjoy
numerous alcoholic beverages and consume way too many calories poolside. Best
of all, I burned them off playing pool, indoor basketball and tennis. Oh and
Swimming! My God did I swim. I am truly blessed. And so glad to have lived to
prove those Mayan people and their ridiculous calendar wrong!
Whilst
I usually have a whole list written out and burnt into my memory. As well the
memories of 800 of my Facebook friends’, this year I will just continue
focussing on my current goals. Fitness wise, Friend wise, Love wise and most
importantly career wise. I say that I will sit back and see how it pans out but
I doubt it will last past February, I’m proactive and will probably jump at the
chance to make some sort of a difference, but I think my main goal this year is
to relax, be patient and let things come my way. After all I am 22. Living in
an incredible country, there really is no reason to stress out in 2013.
PS
I can’t wait to see my “one and only”, Mariah Carey live in concert! Scoring
these tickets is a sign that my new year will go off with a bang!
Wishing my Wogarella readers a wonderful New Year,
filled with hilarious moments, great health and hopefully some good fortune ;)
Wogarella,
Xx
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