Helloooo! I am back with another yearly timeline. Man how time flies. Before it becomes 2018, I'd better update this now.
I think 2016 had been quite a year, mostly with plenty of new beginnings and self reflections about what I would like to do for the rest of my life. I met a lot of new people from school, work and elsewhere. lol. But I gotta say it's been really interesting listening to stories of people from different walks of life. No matter how short the fleeting companionships I've stumbled upon, I appreciate each and every story I get. And of course I met some of those with such ugly personalities of which I naturally just stay away from.
Well with that being said, I'll share some of the highlights of my year.
January
1. Countdown in Bintan
Some of the highlights of my January were spending the first few moments of the year in Bintan. It was a really chill and much needed short getaway. & we had two countdowns, though we slept through the Sg countdown lol.
You can read my post here.
2. I left SPH
aww, memories. It was fun while it lasted. Yeah I know, how is this a highlight for the month when I'm leaving a job. It was for me cause it was like a celebration of having had the opportunity to work with some of the best colleagues.
Read about my last day here.
3. Signed up a gym membership with Celebrity Fitness.
It's been a year with them. For some reason, I still love my previous gym more. It wasn't fancy but it fit my schedule and myself. Celebrity fitness has been great but I still miss my kickboxing class.
4. Started University
I thought about it long and hard. & I've decided to get back into school solely for my personal interest. Because of that, I chose to try to be somewhat independent by paying for my own school fees and being responsible for the choice that I have made. I'm in my second year of school. The first year had been okay. Didn't study anything too crazy besides the boring subjects. This semester will be exciting though. I am learning graphics design and 3d modelling!
February
1. Port Dickson
In February I went to Port Dickson for a short getaway. It was a really simple trip where I spent my time swimming, eating and sleeping.
Post: x
March
1. Went to Art Science Museum
I went to the Art Science Museum! I never go to such artsy stuff but cause got one for one, it triggered my inner aunty mode. It was nice. I like it.
Post : x
2. Reunited with the GEMS
3. Reunited with the SPH colleagues
April
1. I didn't eat meat (chicken/beef) for about a month
It was a really interesting and life changing experience as I decided to become a pescetarian. I think maybe cause I felt really moody during that period of time and suddenly decided to do some research on what I ate. And I obtained a theory (may not be scientifically proven) that the meat that we eat had been injected with hormones and when we eat the meat, we ingest the hormones as well thus causing some hormonal imbalance.
It was supposed to be a little experiment for over a week but because I felt pretty good with no meat, I extended it till as long as I could. It may have been a placebo effect (or not) but my mood was drastically lifted during the experimental period. I felt less anxious in general and more happier. Though the one thing that was the hardest part was the social situations I was faced with. While some people accommodated to my new lifestyle, many tried to feed me meat. When these people tried to sway me from my lifestyle, I suddenly understood how it was like being in a vegan/vegetarians' shoes and could not help but labelling these people as the 'devils'.
Devil not in the literal way obviously. One time I went out with a group of friends, told them I stopped eating meat but they ordered a shared meal consisting mainly chicken anyway. & yes, I had to break my experiment for a day because of this. Needless to say, this short little experiment taught me a little more than I bargained for. I am not a pescetarian anymore but I would do this again in a heartbeat & I definitely recommend everyone to try this! Though try at your own risk as it may lead you to disappointment (towards the people around you).
3. Reunited with the cousins
Always a crazy time with these ladies.
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4. I went Ice skating after so long!
6. Reunited with my Yoha roommates
You can basically tell our level of friendship from this photo. lol
7. Explored around Singapore
As I was taking a photography module in school, one of our assignments was to take photographs consisting of some design elements. I did a lot of research to look for places with unique designs and patterns. Because of that, I was able to explore and appreciate Singapore's architectures a little more.
May
1. I cut my hair to the shortest that I've ever had
Okay maybe you can't really tell from this image cause my hair prolly already grew a little more. I had my very first concave bob. I had hair strands as short as 5cm in which I found really strange yet surprising.
As you guys already know, I got the job. The airport job I am currently holding lol.
June
1. My birthday month
Gotta send out a shout out to my friend Derrick whom is always baking birthday cakes for me and countless others. Thanks Derrick!
2. Reunited with the ultimate crew
Meet my poly hommiezz. Yes it's been a while since they last appeared anywhere on my social media feeds and thus, has to be reintroduced as well. It was a good catch up.
July
1. Hari Raya
I normally don't really fancy hari raya (i know i sound like a hater, but i promise i'm not. i just dislike social situations), but 2016's hari raya was slightly different. We finally had a gathering with the full family from my mum's side. It was almost like the old times.
2. Tried rock climbing (like the 2nd time in my life)
The first time I tried rock climbing was in a secondary school camp. I was terrible and weak. I could not even pass the expected line back then. So I promised never to do rock climbing again. Until 2016 when I suddenly got curious about it again to test out how my strength has grown. nope, still as bad as before. But at least I made it to the top. & fyi this was in USS, and omg guyzz its so hard lah for a rock climbing route in a theme park. All the holding thingys were so far apart and very hard for people my height.
While I posted cooler looking photos online.....the picture below is actually the true reality of how I was handling the climb, clinging on to my dear life. I came down sweating buckets with shaking hands. I had never worked my hands and fingers so much in my entire life.
3. Played the park
Yes I know I work there. But I never ever have time or company to play the park as much as I'd like to. I can literally count the number of times I actually played the park with my hands.
4. Went to Japan & climbed Mt Fuji!
Going to Japan was one. But climbing mount fuji??!! It was indeed a milestone for me and it has sparked the inner hiker in me for more future climbs. While rock climbing may not be for me, maybe climbing mountains would be something.
Posts: x x x
I promise to complete updating about Japan as soon as possible!
5. Went to my first Uni camp
Forgot to add, and also possibly my last lol. I only went cause one of my colleagues also joined. Back then when I was in Poly, I used to attend so many camps. But daym, I still really hate ice breaking games. This was actually for a cca in school, so I wanted to see how things were like.
I actually really like my group. We were really chill. and I mean really really chill. To the point where we came last in a scavenger hunt cause we were having a long lunch and slowly made our way to our destinations.
but it was fun while it lasted. hahaha. Rekindled with the little camper in me again. But ermagerd the showers and sleeping conditions were kinda bad lol. Tho on the 2nd night when we all finally had our baths, I've been told that I fell asleep with my phone in my hand despite the not so hygenic bed. I was that tired.
also got bitten by so many sand flies. currently still bearing the scars to remember.
August
1. Baesan's Graduation
This girl's grad day. It was really interesting to be in a sea of smart graduates. Meanwhile I also took a pic with the grad robe, just to practice for my future graduation lah.
2. Volunteering
2016 was also filled with volunteering works. I've always wanted to help and give back to the society and to those whom needs it but I never had a chance cause I was probably too anxious to do it alone. But now I think I'm quite okay with being alone.
We met some incredible people there including a full time farmer. As the place it's own is located near a stream and the foresty area, I was really happy exploring.
September
1. My new job
Remember the interview I went for a couple months back? I got the job and finally started in September. I was supposed to start in June but because of my Japan trip, it got differed to a later date.
Post: x
I have decided that it will be my final HHN team preview. Been going for this event every year ever since I started working there. I will explain again with a future post.
October
1. Work
It was not much of a social month for me. I spent most of my days working, going to the gym and studying for my exams. It's safe to say that I rejected all social events to focus on school lol.
I received a lot of random visits from parents, friends and etc
2. Yearly Shrekies gathering
Every year we have a chalet gathering. Our group's always expanding with new people every year. and funny thing is that, most of them don't work at shrek anymore lol. It's just me and one other person whom is still working there.
3. YOLO Run
Went for the second run ever with my fellow yogi. It was actually quite fun and very fulfilling. We even had a mass yoga session after the run.
November
1. My dearest cousin got married
Still can't believe my dear cousin is a married woman now. daym, I guess we are getting older.
2. Volunteered for the Purple Parade
I've heard of this parade probably only last year and I've finally decided to volunteer for this great cause.
December
1. I got a new phone!
Yes, after using an iphone for a little more than 2 years and tons of researching, I finally decided to get a huawei phone. I've tried sony, sony ericsson, samsung, iphone. I'm one whom gets bored easily and this phone looks and seems promising for someone like me.
It's been a month with new phone and I actually really love it. It's different, it's bold, it's beautiful. Though I must say, the settings interface is very very similar to OS.
Besides that, I have no other highlights for the month. I had a very chill countdown in bed. So that's that.
As with every year, I like setting up resolutions I can never keep and compare my failures.
My 2016 Resolutions:
- Get back into my Yoga grind and be stronger. The Mak Cik in SPH fed me too well, I gained 5 kg throughout my 5 months there. T.T
- Cause I still have not found my true Happiness, soo let's try to find Happiness this year.
- Decluttering my things
- Minimalistic living - To live with as few items as possible.
- Relax more
Verdict:
1. Welllll, the yoga I've been going to hasn't been too hard for me. Though I would say I lost the weight I gained from SPH. (& may have gained it back again lol)
2. what true happiness? idk hahah.
3. Yes, that I've been getting rid of things I didn't need.
4. And back to point no.3, I read Marie Kondo's book and tried to be minimalistic. But then realised it takes a little more work then I expected.
5. The irony is that I didn't get to go on trips in 2016 as much as I'd like to. I think the only place I went to was to Japan.
My 2017 resolutions:
- Travel to Norway
- Learn Korean
- Travel to Korea
- GPA 4.0
- Go for Spartan
- Get an engineering job
For this year, I've already had some things planned up. Now all that's left is to work towards them. As for the job, I'm thinking of finding a job that is related to my diploma. If it doesn't work out, then I'll get something related to my degree instead. Possibly something that I don't mind doing for the rest of my life.
And with that I bid 2016 goodbye.
It's been great knowing you.
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