My Year Wrapped

I’m thinking of an Instagram post to summarise my last year. I want it to not be overly pompous about what I’ve achieved, yet still casually flaunt my achievements in a cool sort of way. It needs to be a mix of professional and personal wins, so I don’t come across as a workaholic. The personal achievements should feel random to showcase the fun I have in my love life. They should look like they were at the top of my mind, like I haven’t given any deep thought to any of it.

I’m also thinking of a way to include an expensive watch I bought. Or maybe the car. It should read like a throwaway point. Effortless. I’ll probably mix the watch purchase with some quote about time. Something mildly deep, but not deep enough that people think I journal. Like: “Time flies. So I bought a seatbelt for my wrist.” Subtle. Tasteful. Society. Should work. Once people read the post, they should feel a slight jealousy, yet still be able to go “aww” at their sweet little screens. I don’t think anybody does the “aww” thing though. Nobody reads any of this shit, I’m certain. The post is just for me.

Once I’m done wrapping up my year in these two aspects, I also want to share my yearly wrap of songs, movies, books, travel, health, anything and everything. Otherwise, all of it will go to waste. I like this trend of recommending everything that you are reading, watching, listening, etc. It takes out the responsibility while keeping the content intact. I recommend this because I am reading this. Simple. I really liked the caption a friend of mine had on one such ‘wrapped’ post. It was quirky, funny, thoughtful, and sort of ticked all the boxes. I genuinely started to feel jealous, until I remembered his marriage fell apart this year. I could see her like on the post. She didn’t post anything. I wonder who’s happier. Probably the one who doesn’t need a carousel. But also maybe the one with the best lighting. It’s hard.

Going forward, my New Year's resolution is to spend less time on the Internet. This is what I should publicly announce anyway. It’s cool. Reels are a waste of time unless I am creating them. I’d like the upcoming year to be about touching grass and the photos of me touching the grass. My candids should feature me lying somewhere remote, thinking of the caption about lying somewhere remote. Very present. Very curated. Very “I have evolved,” with a location tag.

And as the year passes, with the collective anxiety of the world elevated, I’d want to quit it all and start afresh. Maybe I’ll unfollow everyone and remove my DP. Probably uninstall. I don’t know how to deal with anxiety. But some action must happen. Stillness is the opposite of algorithm. I’ll choose stillness. Dramatically. For content. Then maybe around my birthday, I’ll install it back. To respond to wishes. What to do after the birthday? Will see then. Some decisions should be made in the moment. Right? Yep, that’s my New Year's resolution.

Also, if I disappear, assume I’m either healing or editing. Both are the same now. Okay, this sounds cool. Let’s post it.