closing of 2007

So, we have 2008 already. Many things happened last year... Just a few days ago, when I arrived in Prague to spend my NYE, I realized, that 2007 was an interesting year. Exactly 1 year ago I was in the middle of my MC term in the Republic of Macedonia. I went back to Mace from Poland, with new approach, new ideas, new attitude. As they say- 'be the change that you want to see in the world'. I tried my best- to understand Macedonian people, to be less pushy, listen more than demand. It is hard to say if I succeeded, but at least I know that I have friends there. I met great people there, people, who influenced me a lot. One of them was Mateo. We all finished our adventure with Mace, but they are still in my heart, and without them, those months would not be the same. Especially without Matt =) In June I came back to Poland. Was hit by reality- I have changed, but people around me seemed not to understand it. It was hard- now I know what does reintegration mean. It was not easy to find my place among my friends again, find my place in Poland. Especially, that I was not clear what would be my next steps... The only thing I knew is that I have to finish my studies. I was the best in finding good reasons to postpone writing my master thesis =) I got addicted to LOST, I was meeting friends, was partying a lot. Maybe it was just a way for me to make the reintegration period easier?!? I don't know. One of the things that helped me a lot was the conference, where I was invited as a Chair person- Train the Trainers in Poland. I found the time, and people, with whom I could share my experience in Macedonia. It was a great feeling to hear from somebody- "Maja, you inspired me..." The most important is that I graduated, since October I am Masters! I also started looking for a job. Unfortunately, my expectations were too high I think. It costed me a lot of frustrations, when I could not find the job that I wanted. But I did not give up- I was looking in Poland and outside of my country- not limiting myself to Europe. In the meantime I took a course in computer animation, that was keeping my occupied, same time ensuring that my brain is working =) The worst thing that could happen to me was just... doing nothing. 1 week before the course finished, I was already in Zurich. I found the internship, that was worth waiting for. I am working for Kraft Foods, in HR department. I can finally say that I finished with AIESEC, but still, I feel myself connected with the organization. Maybe because Kraft is same international, using similar tools that I got to know in @? Or maybe, because I met people, who might find my support, my stories, my advises valuable? Or maybe just because I realized, that my network of friends is one of the most important things that I have right now? So, here I am, back in Zurich thinking of 2007, and next, 2008 year. Every year is the same- you know that nothing really changed, but somehow, deep in your heart, you are excited about what the future brigs... All the best, my friends all over the world! Happy New 2008 Year!