In a few more hours, 2016 will be the yesterday and 2017 will be now. This year flew by soo fast. I wanted to reflect what I have accomplish and the events that happened in the year 2016, so here it goes:
January 2016
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I started the Project 365 challenge - where I posted a photo everyday for one year on my photography Instagram
February 2016
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Went to the Ice Festival at Yorkville for the first time
March 2016
When I got the notification that Suriya Sivakumar (my fav tamil actor ) liked my post on twitter
April 2016
When I got a reply back from Madhavan on twitterA photo posted by Diana (@dianacreationz) on
May 2016
Went to a friend's funeral - she was only 24 years oldA photo posted by Diana (@timelesswingsphotography) on
Started my placement at a law firmA photo posted by Diana (@timelesswingsphotography) on
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Traveled to Buffalo - to Our Lady of Fatima Shrine
June 2016
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Kept my promise to my cousins and travelled to France for one week
July 2016
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Went to my first Blue Jay game at the Rogers Centre
Collabrated with Harija (My Lyfe ; My Story) and Fashion Weekly for a PhotoshootA photo posted by Diana (@timelesswingsphotography) on
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August 2016
Completed my graduate certificate and finished my placement
(now have to wait for graduation in 2017 )
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Went to the CNE for the first time
September 2016
Marked the day I lived on this earth for a quarter of a centuryOctober 2016
Got hiredNovember 2016
Submitted my licensing application&
Went to a Wear Blame PopUp Shop event - my first social event
(again thanks for inviting me Harija)
December 2016
Went to a club for a Work Christmas party - for the first time&
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Did my third photoshoot and final photoshoot for the year
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2016 had its ups and downs, I'm not going to lie - lots of laughter, sadness and stress but this was the year where I said yes to adventures and events and now looking back I am happy I did.
For me its not the branded and expensive named clothes or handbags but the memories from adventures - I was a person who was lazy to do anything and made up excuses so I wouldn't have to do anything and I am now proud to say that I am still lazy but I stopped making excuses and got out more and said yes more.
Instead of wishing to do more, I took action this year especially in my photography.
My photography Instagram has grown so much - in the sense that when I post a photo I get 50+ within 2 hours of posting it, some of you might get more than that which is fine - but for me thats amazing because I started from the bottom - I might not have that many followers and I am okay with that - but for the individual who are - I am so grateful for the support you guys show me, so thank you from the bottom of my heart.
And the Project 365 challenge - I posted 300 out of 365 which is good even though I cheated by posting throwback when I had midterms/exams :( however overall I am happy I took this challenge
2017 Resolution
Im not going to say lose weight or go to the gym - because we all know that is not going to happen.
So for the 2017 - I want to accomplish - so that I am held accountable :
1. Pass my licensing exam
2. Collaborated with more people, do more than 3 photoshoots and grow my photography brand
3. To learn something new - either a new language or going to a cooking class during the weekend, or anything else ( doesn't have to be for the full year, maybe for a couple months)
4. Go on mini adventures in the city and try new things - all within the budget
5. To relax more and stress less
6. This goal - is a long term goal - but it doesn't have to start in 2017 - is to create a business
So I hope you guys and ladies reading this post have an awesome and safe new year!! Let me know in the comment section what is your 2017 resolutions are.
Take care,
