So it's 3.51pm on New Year's eve and here I am sitting in front of the computer, writing my last entry for 2012. Unfortunately, I'm not proud to admit that I can hardly recall what happened throughout 2012. *grimace* Now I know the importance of either updating my blog regularly or keeping a written journal; neither of which I have done properly this past year.
Nevertheless, there are things that happened this year that are still etched in my memory. And just like the rule of the universe, it's good and bad. :-( Sighs.
The good: My sis and I finally started our (we-hope-to-be-yearly) travels. The destination this time was Singapore as it was on my sister's bucket list of things to do. What a blast we had in Singapore. From walking down Orchard Road, sitting by the "river" at Clarke Quay, to winning at the Marina Bay Sands Casino to UNIVERSAL STUDIOS!!!! This amazing trip was courtesy of both our North-South parents. :-) It was truly a memorable trip and Singapore is definitely home No.2. We'll definitely go back, whether we're wanted or not! Lol! Plus, since I now know how to get to the flat in Toa Payoh, we can just surprise our South parents. *grin*
Another good thing that happened this year: my sister started working and my brother got engaged!!!!!!!! Woo!!!!!!!! :D
The bad: Sadly, as much fun as we had in Singapore, just 4 months prior, something that should never have happened, happened. I did not have easy time accepting what happened. Losing, or rather ending a friendship with someone whom you've known for more than 6 years, where you've studied together, graduated together and continued to be close friends despite having different careers, is tough. The sad thing is, back when we were in college, we had decided that nothing should/would get in the way of our friendship, be it boys/men etc. That's a decision that we both thought we could keep but unfortunately, it is something easier said than done. We both have our own opinions and though there are times when we usually don't "get" each other, we're most of the time on the same wavelength. We click despite our differences.
I'm pretty sure we both have different takes on what exactly happened. And that neither one of us are going to budge. I guess that is expected from two people who have strong opinions. As far as I know, the friendship has ended (though as far as I remember, things just ended abruptly. There were no more SMSes or calls or chats). People have asked me what happened, but I just smile and say that people change and times change. Sighs.
It's weird. Now that I am writing about it, it sounds like I was in a relationship with someone and that relationship has gone sour. Lol!
Anyway, another bad thing that happened, which suddenly just came to me was the constant nagging by my grandparents to get married! That's not a topic I want to get into at all. I occasionally do get those feelings where I feel that I'm lagging behind when I see my friends getting married and having kids. But then, I tell myself that this is the path that I have chosen and I am happy. So why compare?
Well...that's the end of this entry. There are some things that happened in 2012 that I will learn from and there are things that happened that will last forever in my mind.
As 2013 approaches, I look forward to newer, greater things happening. As it is, the first great thing about to happen is me spending two months in Germany!! I can hardly believe that I will be experiencing winter, be living on my own and....living in a place full of Europeans. Lol! I only hope I'll adapt fast both to the place and weather, and that people will like me. :-) Who knows? I might meet someone there. Lol!
Nevertheless, there are things that happened this year that are still etched in my memory. And just like the rule of the universe, it's good and bad. :-( Sighs.
The good: My sis and I finally started our (we-hope-to-be-yearly) travels. The destination this time was Singapore as it was on my sister's bucket list of things to do. What a blast we had in Singapore. From walking down Orchard Road, sitting by the "river" at Clarke Quay, to winning at the Marina Bay Sands Casino to UNIVERSAL STUDIOS!!!! This amazing trip was courtesy of both our North-South parents. :-) It was truly a memorable trip and Singapore is definitely home No.2. We'll definitely go back, whether we're wanted or not! Lol! Plus, since I now know how to get to the flat in Toa Payoh, we can just surprise our South parents. *grin*
Another good thing that happened this year: my sister started working and my brother got engaged!!!!!!!! Woo!!!!!!!! :D
The bad: Sadly, as much fun as we had in Singapore, just 4 months prior, something that should never have happened, happened. I did not have easy time accepting what happened. Losing, or rather ending a friendship with someone whom you've known for more than 6 years, where you've studied together, graduated together and continued to be close friends despite having different careers, is tough. The sad thing is, back when we were in college, we had decided that nothing should/would get in the way of our friendship, be it boys/men etc. That's a decision that we both thought we could keep but unfortunately, it is something easier said than done. We both have our own opinions and though there are times when we usually don't "get" each other, we're most of the time on the same wavelength. We click despite our differences.
I'm pretty sure we both have different takes on what exactly happened. And that neither one of us are going to budge. I guess that is expected from two people who have strong opinions. As far as I know, the friendship has ended (though as far as I remember, things just ended abruptly. There were no more SMSes or calls or chats). People have asked me what happened, but I just smile and say that people change and times change. Sighs.
It's weird. Now that I am writing about it, it sounds like I was in a relationship with someone and that relationship has gone sour. Lol!
Anyway, another bad thing that happened, which suddenly just came to me was the constant nagging by my grandparents to get married! That's not a topic I want to get into at all. I occasionally do get those feelings where I feel that I'm lagging behind when I see my friends getting married and having kids. But then, I tell myself that this is the path that I have chosen and I am happy. So why compare?
Well...that's the end of this entry. There are some things that happened in 2012 that I will learn from and there are things that happened that will last forever in my mind.
As 2013 approaches, I look forward to newer, greater things happening. As it is, the first great thing about to happen is me spending two months in Germany!! I can hardly believe that I will be experiencing winter, be living on my own and....living in a place full of Europeans. Lol! I only hope I'll adapt fast both to the place and weather, and that people will like me. :-) Who knows? I might meet someone there. Lol!
Here's wishing everyone a WONDERFUL NEW YEAR!
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