Five things I’m looking forward to in 2014

I don’t know about you, but lately my Facebook timeline has been full of New Year resolutions. That and engagements (ALL the engagements!) – but that’s a whole other story! People are looking forward to the fresh start that comes with a new year, whether it’s because last year was crappy, or just because 1 January brings with it a whole set of untapped possibilities.

Here are five things in particular I’m looking forward to in 2014:

1)      Working in a real, live office
We’ve been in our office on Long Street for a week now – and it’s been amazing. While working at home in the early days of Pomegranite was ideal (let me just remind you that we started in July, in the cold and the rain, when working in a dressing gown was more appealing than I would like to admit), being in an office with a bunch of other people, listening to the sounds of vibey Long Street drifting in through the windows, feels wonderful. It all finally feels real. And I suspect that we are going to grow more quickly into the business we would like to be because of this new step.

2)      Finding ourselves
Don’t be alarmed – we won’t be embarking on a trip to India armed with a backpack, fisherman pants and a copy of Shantaram. Rather, with each new project we complete and client we meet, we get a clearer idea of the kind of business we want to be, and of the way in which we would like the business to fit into our lives – both now and in the future. I think that 2014 is going to be a time when Pomegranite grows into what we want it to be. And that is very exciting, because we can decide, in a significant way, what we want our lives to look like in 10 years’ time. We can make that happen – and it all starts now.

3)      Exploring Cape Town on two (working) feet
In 2013 I spent a lot of time on crutches. And by a lot, I mean about eight months over the last three years. By a lot, I mean that, at one point my guns would have given Sylvester Stallone a run for his money. So – 2014 is my year of exploring this beautiful city on two working feet. This year I will be hiking, running, swimming and dancing all over Cape Town…. Just as soon as the biokineticist gives me the green light.

4)      Meeting awesome people

Pomegranite has brought so many awesome people into our lives. We have met jewellery designers, environmentalists, race car drivers, teachers, comedians, architects, property developers, actors, designers – the list is extensive. I can’t wait to see who 2014 will introduce us to.

5)      Whatever comes of tough decisions

I’m going to be honest with you – 2013 was full of some horrendously tough decisions. The kind that make you look long and hard at your life and make some big calls about what you want in life. There have been times when it all just felt a bit impossible. But I think, at some point, the universe has to give you something back. A cosmic noddy badge of sorts to say: “Well done, human, for being brave and for taking those leaps. Here is your reward.” Right? Well. Let’s put it to the test, shall we?

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