23 days into 2013, and I finally have time to sit down and write this
reflection post! *pats self on back
Writing and updating this space of mine has been a thing I’ve been
procrastinating since... forever. You see, I’d try my very best to minimise
screen time when I’m off work. Minimising screen time = No incentive to blog.
Hoho, the 101 excuses I create for myself.
But I shall make it a point to blog more in 2013, because re-reading
them sometime in the future would bring back all the good memories of the past.
So, here’s post #1 for 2013, a flashback of my 2012 highlights!
#1 Happy shopping days at Chatuchak
market
Made my first ever
trip to what most Malaysians acclaimed as “shopping haven”, and it has lived up
to its name! Picking out nice pieces of tops, dresses, accessories etc can be
so therapeutic! Best part of it is the price tag that comes with it, prices
that you’ll never dream of getting in Malaysia. So much win!!
Ok, I do admit, I was
quite irked with the weather.
At 35° we had to be pacified by the infamous coconut ice
cream!, orange juices and cheap Chang beer.
We also had lunch at
one of the stalls and they serve the best Pad Thai everrrrrrrrrrr.
#2 Stoned with the stones at
Angkor Wat
After my crazy peak
period at work, Esther and I packed up our backpacks for a 10-day trip to
Cambodia. Cambodia was all kind of awesome.
We rode horses across
the countryside.
Sipped 1 buck beer
all day long.
Tried 10 kinds of BBQ
meat. Hated crocodile and snake meat. Eww.
Ate happy pizza with
beer for dinner, and boy we were giggling and laughing at everything.
Didn’t know the after
effect would last till the next day, and we literally stoned with the stones at
Angkor Wat.
Man, writing this down
really makes me miss strolling down the dusty streets of Cambodia, with a crazy
adventure buddy. We need a new adventure, pronto!
#3 Climbed a step up the corporate ladder
2012 marks a
milestone for me both academically and career wise. God does bless abundantly
in His timing. Well worth the sweat and tears working those crazy hours, and
burning the midnight oil for CPA papers.
WHEEE, no more CPA
papers from now on! Exam woes are gone! Bring on ze champagne and celebratory
parties! *cues Madagascar theme song lol
In 2013, the
corporate ladder still remains a daunting one to climb since there’s still one
heck of a journey to go. But when there are strong waves and crazy undercurrent,
I will chant to myself, “Just keep swimming, just keep swimming, just keep
swimming” and remember that I have a big God to rely on. (:
#4 Laughed till I cried at Redang
All girls trip to
Redang. Most epic trip ever.
Even before the trip
started, epic things were already happening.
It started off in KL.
We missed the bus to Terengganu because we were laughing and joking so much in
the bus station. Good job! On our defense the announcements were really noisy
and unclear. C’mon, don’t shout into a mic! So yeap, long story cut short, we
saw the bus left helplessly.
Then Esther said the
funniest thing that left Piaree dumbfounded. After we decided that Piaree would
drive us all up to Terengganu, Esther quipped, “Well, at least we only wasted
RM40 since we can still take the bus back!”
-_________-
Piaree then replied, “OK
Esther, you can take the bus back to KL while we drive ok?”
HAHAHAHAH.
So many other epic
things happened, but I guess these are the things make the trip more memorable.
You girls are crazy, thank you for bringing so much joy into my life. :p
#5 Joined a gym!
Halfway through 2012
I was constantly depressed with the weight I gain thanks to a desk job plus the
many occasionally binge eating and drinking. So I rant and rant about how
unflattering my body was turning out to be when I was supposed to be in my
prime. Not to also mention my dead looking skin. SOOOOO FINALLYYY I decided to
stop complaining since it wasn’t getting me anywhere. Like the saying goes how
you should “if you don’t like something, change it”, I made a change by JOINING
A FRIGGIN’ GYM.
BEST.DECISION.MADE.IN.2012.
I
love how exercising and sweating it out makes you feel as a whole. I feel
lighter, happier, fitter, more confident, and less depressed. Group classes are
really fun and motivating! Also, getting yourself surrounded with people who live
a healthy lifestyle is good for the soul.
Oh right, another
perk of exercising regularly is getting to binge on food I crave without feeling
guilty!!!
#6 Kindled!
I love reading. I
especially love reading in bed.
And you should know
that reading hard copy books on bed are very cumbersome, especially when they
are thick and heavy. They just wouldn’t stay on your hand the way you want it
and my fingers get tired trying to pry the book open.
So, as a working
adult with purchasing power (which is probably the best thing about working, if
you were to compare to life as a student), I bought me and Z a kindle each from
the US, and the meaning of reading on bed has been redefined.
The kindle is SO
light!!! SO slim! SO convenient!!! I get to read on bed at any angle I want
without tiring my fingers, and flipping a page is as simple as pressing a
button. If I feel like reading a new book at 3am I can immediately buy it from
my kindle and read it within seconds! Boy, I love technological advancement.
Speaking of books, I
am hooked reading 1Q84. I’m halfway through, and it’s getting very very
interesting!
All I want to do is
to lie in bed and read all day. *wishful thinking
#7 Watched Train Live!
“Oh I swear to you, I’ll
be there for you
This is not a
drr-iiiivvv-eee by….”
“Now that the wait is
over
And love has finally
shower her my way
Marry me, today and
everyday
Marry me, if I ever
get the nerve to say hello in this café
Say you will, say you
will…”
Totally swept me off
my feet. <3 o:p="">
Nuff said.
#8 Ran a marathon!
Excuse my groggy face
at 7am in the morning. Not a morning person, you can tell.
In efforts of living
a healthier lifestyle, I joined a few marathons this year! I used to think
running was boring. Until my first marathon. Running with many others across
the city on a Sunday morning can give you a very liberating feeling. The fresh
air, the sights, the exhilaration. More runs in 2013?
#9 Fiji
My trusty family dog
passed away mid 2012.
We cried, and cried,
and cried till we could cry no more. He has brought us so much joy over the 9
years, and he was family. A brother I never had, a baby our family dearly
loved. Till now I still miss him dearly, and occasionally memories of him would
flash by. Miss his welcome bark greeting me when I’m home. Miss his singing to
his favourite piano tunes. Miss cuddling him in my arms. He was indeed a great
dog.
Now you’re in a
better place! One day I will see you again, Fiji.
You live in my heart
forever.
#10 Scaled the highest mountain in South Korea, Mt Hallasan
19.2km both ways,
with an altitude of 1,950m.
Zi and I scaled it
through the snowy trail!
WHOOP WHOOP *does the
happy jig!
Will find the time to
write about our journey up and down soonnnn!
TADAAA, first post of
the year done!!
