Cents of Lens

  • Home
  • Blog
  • Explore
    • Blogging
    • Finance
      • Budgeting
      • Jobs
      • Make Money
      • Save Money
    • Lifestyle
      • Personal Growth
      • Productivity
    • Student Life
    • Travel
    • Festivities
    • Blogmas
  • How to Start a Blog
  • Recommendations

2018 in a Nutshell

December 29, 2018

*This post may contain affiliate links. Please see my disclosure for more info.

Time.

It flies by fast, doesn’t it?

It seems like it was only yesterday that I was still in high school, a fresh-faced student, eager and ready to learn. That was six years ago. Now, I’m a high school graduate, having completed another stage of my life and ready to step into the next one.

This year was not easy for me. It was the year of my HSC, my final high school exams, the ones that would dictate my entrance into university. To say that a lot of pressure was put onto my cohort and subsequently me, is an understatement.

My main focus of the year was to not let the pressure get to me and I can confidently say that I failed a few times. In a situation where my peers were both my allies and my competitors, it was difficult to not be affected by their performance and the overall tense atmosphere. But I made it through, no worse for wear, and for that, I’m proud of myself.

I know that in a few years I’ll think that these problems of mine are trivial and minuscule in comparison to the difficult nature of being an adult. But, if there’s one thing I learned this year, it’s that everyone’s problems are justified, regardless of what stage of their lives they’re in. To someone experiencing the harsh realities of adulthood, teenage angst seems so meaningless, but to someone experiencing the situation first-hand, it’s hard to look past the present and into the future.

I guess to sum it all up, this was a year of personal growth, self-reflection and self-realisation. While I’m grateful for the academic hardships this year provided, I don’t think I want a repeat performance.

Here’s to a wonderful 2019!

Related Posts

Top Reasons Why You Should Consider Thrifting Your Clothes
Productive Things To Do While You're at Home
18 Tips to Achieve Higher Levels of Productivity
5 Reasons Why Your Uni Social Life is Struggling
Spread the love

Leave a Comment · Lifestyle

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

  • Bloglovin
  • Email
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter
  • YouTube

CAPTURE YOUR DREAMS

LIVE YOUR BEST LIFE

Let me help you spend more time and money on the things you love!

Thank you!

You have successfully joined our subscriber list.

how to start a blog - cents of lens

Writer & Blogger

Hello and welcome to my blog!

My name is Cheryl and I’m the author and creator of Cents of Lens. My passion for finding ways to earn and save money has helped me tremendously over the years and I’m so excited to share what I’ve learned.

Recent Posts

  • Sneaky Little Habits that are Draining Your Productivity Levels
  • Feeling Unmotivated? Here are 8 Ways to Inspire Yourself
  • How to Declutter an Overactive Mind
  • 5 Reasons Why Your Uni Social Life is Struggling
  • self care activities for personal growthSelf-Care Activities to Encourage Personal Growth
  • Bloglovin
  • Email
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter
  • YouTube

How to Start a Blog      About Me      Say Hello      Affiliate Disclaimer      Privacy Policy

Copyright © 2022 · Cents of Lens