Dear 2016 me,

This year past by so slowly and quickly at the same time. This year, you've experienced more than you ever thought you'd experience in a lifetime.

For one, you got your first job. And while you're still struggling to find your place at work, you're not giving up just yet. You're reminded that you're here for a reason, and while it may seem so difficult on most days, you tell yourself you must make it through anyway. If not for anyone, but yourself.

This year, you also lost the most important family to you. You always knew how much he meant to you, but losing him was never in your contemplation. Most nights you get by just fine, but there are the night when your heart aches so badly, you never thought it could ache this much. And when those nights come by, the tears fall uncontrollably. You never know if you would ever heal from this wound, you can only hope and wish one day you would.

Even though the year seem so bleak, you also said "yes" to an individual you've decided to dedicate the rest of your lifetime with. It was an easy yes because you knew from the start he was the one. And more than anything, you're just thankful you've got him to ride through this crazy thing called life with you. For once in this year, you felt blissful.

As the year draws to an end, you're reminded of family and friends and the people who make you - you. You are grateful for the lessons life has thrown you, but more than that you give thanks that you have another day on this earth to spread joy to those you love. You are reminded that we tend to take life for granted, and that while you may be so caught up with work, you miss the things that truly matters to you and make you who you are. And when you look back on life, you realise that 2016 may not have been easy, but it is, after all, only a fraction of the life you will live.

You will continue to meet new people, new challenges and new experiences that will shape you into the person you're called to be. But always remember to stay true to who you are. And always remember the ones who stuck through with you. Be humble, be grateful and be genuine always.

Most importantly, always remember your One true constant in life, the One who sees you through the seasons, the One who has loved you and will always love you.

In His Love,
The 2016 me.