[Ninastar]

I think that this year has been the biggest change for me yet.

I personally feel that I've matured a lot more this year than I have over the past 5.

I've come to realise that the only person who can truly let someone bother you, is yourself. I wish I had known that when I was still at my ****ty nursery job last year.

But saying that, if I still worked there now, I'd never have changed my views and I think it's a blessing in disguise that I had to work in such an awful place.

I've had the best and the worst year of my life. My sister being admitted to hospital twice and losing my 19 year old cat made me feel heartache I never thought was possible.

I've realised that I'll likely never fall in love with a boy. I honestly met the most absolute perfect boy for me, but I soon realised that I had no feelings for him whatsoever... Just hope.

I've met some of the most amazing new people with my job.

I've learnt so much more about the asian/muslim community because of my job too. It's made me realise that I love learning about different culture.

And best of all, I have realised that having a happy, healthy family is the most important thing in life.

I know it sounds cheesy (okay, it is) but I'm glad all these awful things have happened to me over the past year, because if they hadn't, I wouldn't have anything to appreciate now.

How have you changed in 2014? Has this been your year to shine? I have nothing but positive feelings about next year.