Year in review 2015

This year has been particularly exciting and challenging, which is why I've decided to write about it. So many things have happened and I've done so many new things that I just have to record it for myself and to share with everyone.

Without further ado, my year in review.

1. Got married

Many things are life changers but so far for me nothing has been as significant as getting married. Sure some people don't think about marriage but regardless everyone would have to agree that it is a major stage in life whether or not you consider it essential. Marriage is significant to me because I am now with my love until I can no longer count the days.

2. New roles and challenges

Before getting married there was the challenge of planning and setting up the the wedding. By far this was the toughest project I have undertaken. I have to say that it was very successful in the end but I would be lying if I said it was perfect. Luckily both my wife and I are flexible and didn't let small things ruin it. We learned many things along the way and it makes us stronger.

After the wedding I became the vacation planner. I'll admit that this wasn't nearly as difficult as the wedding but it's different to plan a trip for two people.

3. Campfire under the stars

For the first time in my life I was able to see the Milky Way. While I'm not a fanatical amateur astronomer I can appreciate what is out there.

4. Tough career year

When work gets tough it really gets you down. For most people work takes up a third of the day so it is a significant part of a life. I went from doing something I love to something I love a little bit less. For me the important part of this was that I was able to turn it into an advantage. I basically set myself up for a promotion, but more on this in the future.

The verdict

2015 has been great. Ups and downs are a part of life. While you have to accept the bad things that happen and reflect, you should also not let them adversely affect everything else. I've turned the downs into something more positive when I can and let ups stay as ups. I accept that I will always make mistakes and try to avoid the same mistakes but I'm lucky to have a wife and family that can see past the mistakes and get through things together.