SO as the month draws to an end and December begins there are a few things I would like to reflect upon.
I have realised in the past few months that spending time with the right people has a large effect on life and how you view it but does not change any integral part of you. A person is the same person they were when they were a toddler: You may grow, learn and become a "better" person but your core personality and traits are there from the start. I believe that these traits are stronger at particular points in your life and suppressed at other times.
Take for instance - imagination... this is strong as a child with no fear of being incorrect yet as we age our fear of failure grows. I was discussing my Masters' project with a friend the other day and realised that I have just been agreeing with the current theory but what is to say that this theory is fact? What is there to lose if I suggest an alternate theory?
Another thing I want to reflect upon is that of the consumer side of Christmas. I have been brought up believing Christmas was a time of family and love. However, my parents are also those that like to show their love through giving. Now... do not get me wrong - I am extremely appreciative of everything my parents have given me throughout my life, material or otherwise... BUT I honestly do not feel the need for the excessive spending. I, too, love to give gifts and see a person's reaction but much rather these gifts to be a random, loving, caring item rather than "Just because it's Christmas". I guess I'm mentioning this because I am coming to the end of my University degree and realise that I am soon going to REALLY be making a life of my own. I just want to do stuff MY way.
SO there we go... that's a couple of things I have been thinking of recently.
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