So many older people have told me that once they hit 21, time passes very fast and before they know it they are old already. I think I am already feeling it. I am already 23! Time passed so fast I can't even remember much of what I did in these two years after 21.
My 2014 summed up:
1. I've finally graduated, completed 16 years of formal education and became financially independent.
I've said this so many times, but I'll say it again: I think I am not as excited as my peers to graduate. Studying was the single thing I was confident of doing well in for the last 12 years and graduation means I have to move on to another playing field. Something I am not sure if I can excel in. Not that I excelled in school, but I think I do comfortably well. Now I have to re-adjust and learn the new rules of playing in another field and I'll never know if I can do well again. The only good thing about graduation is financial independence. I manage the money I earn and no longer need to depend on my parents.
2. Took the most trips overseas this year.
Probably cause of my graduation trips. I took 4 trips overseas this year: Europe, Taiwan, HK/China and BKK.
It was so surreal to head to Europe! Couldn't imagine I was looking at the real thing after seeing it in photos and movies, landmarks like Big Ben, Eiffel Tower, Colosseum. I love the sightseeing and soaking in how magnificent/beautiful the landmarks are. I also got to see a different way of life, Europeans are much more laid-back and relaxed compared to Singapore.
The trip to Taiwan was my second time with the same group of people I went with for the first time. I enjoyed the trip much more cause there was less shopping and much more activities and sightseeing. We kind of covered the whole of Taiwan so I think I wouldn't be back soon. The only thing I'll miss will be the 阿宗面线！
Next I went on a trip to Hong Kong and China with my family! I am really happy my parents took the time out to show us what goes on on a business trip there. Cause I don't think my friends will ever be interested in a trip there? And even if I go there with my friends, we probably can't navigate it as well as my parents! China is really the factory of the world and I am so amazed by the number of wholesale shops they have selling just one type of item. Sometimes I think China is underrated. So many business opportunities are present there if you care to look! I have visited quite a few places in China (Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Xi'An and Dongguan) but I would really love to visit the more exotic places, like Xinjiang (Urumqi/Kashgar/Taxkorgan), Mongolia (Heilongjiang) and Tibet (Lhasa). I want to go see if Taxkorgan and Lhasa are as what I imagined from playing the CO songs!
I went on a year-end trip with my family to BKK and we did the usuals. Think BKK will always be shopping and relaxing haven to me.
I love traveling and I think it would be a major motivation for me at work! Looking to go to Eastern Europe and a short getaway next year.
3. Won a university level competition
I seriously thought I would never win anything in university. I was just an average student in the school doing average-ly. But this year, I took the courage to sign up for something I was really interested in, roped in my friends and we won something! Still seemed surreal to me, but I am extremely glad that I stepped out of my comfort zone!
4. Started on a jogging routine
Yah yah, I know... I've only been jogging two times a week for 11 weeks, can it even be counted? Furthermore, my motivation went downhill recently. During the first few weeks, I would get up from my bed eagerly (cause I would take a short nap after I get home before going jogging at 7+pm) to go jogging. Now, when my alarm rings, I just keep surfing the web on my phone and refuse to get up until guilt mounts in my heart! I think I will stick with jogging 4km cause I am losing motivation anyway. Hoping to keep it up till at least CNY is over!! Please encourage me, friends.
5. I read the most books this year compared to the last few years.
Most people think it's lame... But I love books (the first occupation I ever wanted to be was an author)! For the last few years I was going through a phase where I can't read long before wanting to fall asleep. I think I've kicked the habit this year, or maybe I have moved on to reading more interesting books. I bought and finished the <A Song of Fire and Ice> series, a few books on finance, some chick lit and I am currently on the <Hitchhiker's guide to the galaxy> series, which is quite interesting. I love my new Kindle too!!
Most people think it's lame... But I love books (the first occupation I ever wanted to be was an author)! For the last few years I was going through a phase where I can't read long before wanting to fall asleep. I think I've kicked the habit this year, or maybe I have moved on to reading more interesting books. I bought and finished the <A Song of Fire and Ice> series, a few books on finance, some chick lit and I am currently on the <Hitchhiker's guide to the galaxy> series, which is quite interesting. I love my new Kindle too!!
Finally, I am very thankful that I have L with me throughout this year! He always puts me first and I am glad I get to share my happy and sad times with him. Also, thankful for my family and friends who are always there for me.
Seems like I didn't do much in 2014, where did the year go?! Sigh, growing old is inevitable... But I also look forward to the new year for it signals a new beginning for new endeavours. My new year resolution for 2015 is simple: To keep on improving in whatever I do & to be contented and thankful for what I have at the same time.
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