Reverb11 Day 20 – 23

Day 20  Friendship – What kind of a friend were you in 2011? What kind of a friend do you want to be in 2012? 

I have definitely been the absent friend when it comes to most people in my life; I just did not feel like socializing or being friendly and mostly stayed away from people.  There is only one friendship I have worked on and that is with my BFF.  We have gotten even closer than before and have been sharing more and spending more time together.

In 2012 I want to try and stay connected to the friends who really are friends and completely drop the ones I don’t need in my life.  Life is too short to spend with people who isn’t worth it.

Day 21  Party Time – Tell us about the “best” party you attended this year. 

Like I said above, I just didn’t feel much like socializing during 2011, so I have said no to so many invitations or simply just didn’t show up when the time for the party came, that I can’t actually remember if I attended any parties this year.  I do miss the party scene and I miss dancing most of all, but I just did not quite feel like celebrating during 2011.

Day 22   Passion – If you could quit your day job and your quality of life wouldn’t change, what would you do?

I would love to quit my job and just become a full time student.  I love studying, even though lately I haven’t been that good at it, but I figure without the stress of having to work full time, and wondering where the money is going to come from to pay for the degree, studying would be my passion.  I want to know everything from accounting to psychology to archaeology and even law.

Day 23  Travel – Did you visit anywhere new this year?  Any plans to travel next year?

I didn’t visit anywhere new but I did go to Cape Town and the West Coast for a couple of days.  I love the Western Cape, it is my favourite part of South Africa and I will never get tired of going there.  I have no idea where 2012 is going to take me, but I really hope I will get to travel some place new.  I definitely need a good holiday.

Reverb11 Day 19 – Being Moved

Being Moved – tell us about a time this year that you were moved by the generosity of another.

I’m actually glad I’m behind on Reverb11, because until 2 days ago, I would’ve said the generosity of my BFF’s husband has been the most moving, generous act done unto me this year.  He sent me and the BFF for a half-day spa packagtte at Ingaadi the other day.  It was a wonderful day of pampering and relaxation and I loved spending the extra time with the BFF.

However, on Wednesday we were paid and received our bonuses, and they were really very bad.  I know I should be thankful that I did receive something, and, yes, it is better than nothing, but I still feel down over how little it is. Especially knowing that the company isn’t doing too badly and that for the last 4 months, me and my colleague has been working our asses off because the other two are on unpaid maternity leave.  Anyway, I called my dad to bitch to him as I always do, and my uncle must have overheard, because later that day he had paid some money into my account and called it my “mini-bonus”.

It’s extra special for me as our relationship has been very strained over the last couple of months and we are no longer as close as we used to be, so this gesture was completely unexpected.  It also reminded me that even though things aren’t as it was, he still cares and I still love him, even though I tend to forget it sometimes.

Reverb11 Day 14 – Gratitude

Gratitude – What five (5) things are you most grateful for from 2011?

1. I am most grateful for my dad.  He is one of a kind and I love how we are the same in so many ways and how he always does little things for me when I need it most
2. I am grateful for my best friend who makes a horrible job bearable and even fun at times, and for loves and accepts me just the way I am
3. I am grateful for my independence, that I can make my own choices, mistakes and plans, learn from them and change them as I please
4. I am grateful that I have my own place.  Even with all its flaws, I am grateful for my own space and the tranquility that comes with having it
5. I am grateful that I can dream, no matter how extravagant.  Having hopes and wishes and dreams no matter how droll is what keeps me going through the boring and mundane days

Reverb11 Day 6 – Laughter

What made you laugh this year? 

Since the other 2 girls went on maternity leave in September, The BFF and I have been working together, just the 2 of us.  Almost every single day has been filled with laughter.  We get each other and we are both a tad twisted, especially in our sense of humour.  It has been so much fun working with her again, and I will miss our time together when my contract comes to an end.  She’s definitely one of a kind, and has the ability to laugh, and make me laugh, at just about anything, even when she is laughing at me when I get angry at clients or suppliers.   I’m actually amazed at how much we laugh considering how unhappy both of us are at this company.  It just shows you can make it through everything with your best friend by your side.