I usually write my last entry for a particular year before the year actually ends, no matter how busy I am. In 2014, I started my year-end holiday rather early, which gave me 16 days to think about what my last entry for the year should be. Despite having that many days, all I did was scribble a few ideas onto a piece of paper and decided that I'll sit down one day and start writing. I sat till the end of the year and as you can see from the date of this entry...my last post for 2014 did not happen on time. So...instead of writing a lengthy post of what happened in the past year, I've chosen to highlight or mention a few things that made my year memorable (or not!). I may have missed a few events though.
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2014 was the year when:
1) I turned the BIG 29+1!! Yup...I left my 20s behind and stepped into a whole new decade. I ushered in the new decade with a party that was perfectly organised by my sister and was attended by some (there were others who couldn't make it) of my favourite people!!Oh...and I dyed my hair copper red!!
2) The year was also a year when friendships were re-kindled/strengthened. As many of you know, I seem to be able to only have very very few close friends (2-3 from high school and a similar number from college). The friendship that was severed or broken down about 2.years ago was patched up; while my hang outs/meeting-up with the friend that I only seem to meet up with once a year, increased. Thinking back, I can find no proper excuse as to why I only met this friend so sparingly. This was also the year when I finally met up with my high school chums after not seeing them for more than 5 years!! It was such a great meet up and oh my.....it was simply fantastic!!
3) There were also relationships that were sadly broken. And this is particularly sad as it's family and in my opinion, it was over a small matter that went out of proportion. Unfortunately, we could not overcome the difference in opinions and so...I guess for the time being, it's best that we keep our distance.
4) I was also introduced to Penangpac thanks to my sister and her organisation. After my first musical show, I became hooked and have now become a patron of Penangpac. I supported my friend's dance group during a competition in which they won two awards; I watched a college benefit drama; I also went and watch a Malaysianised Hamlet. Ok...it may not look like I watched much shows but still....it's a start.
5) Coincidentally, I had my third trip to Berlin and also India!! The Berlin trip was the usual alumni meeting that is held every year (although I was surprised that my trip was still fully funded). My trip to India was to Bhopal. Yes....after hearing about the place and the tragedy that occurred there, I finally set foot on the place. That too after much drama on my way to Bhopal (my flight from Bangkok to Mumbai was delayed as we had to evacuate the plane due to a spark at the tail-end!). I participated in a rally (and had to walk for nearly 2 hours!) but it was all in solidarity and support. It was an experience I will not forget. Talking about trips, this year I also went on a super short road trip with a friend and my sis. We dropped my sis in KL, while my friend and I drove on to Melaka where I spent one whole day being a tourist!! I should have more road trips!!
6) How can I not mention that I now have a house of my own?? Ok...so technically the bank owns the house until I finish paying off the loan but heck....I bought a house!!!
7) My bucket list for the next 10 years is still not done although I have a draft ready. I just can't seem to sit down and decide on what I want to put on the list. I want a list that I can achieve and check off the boxes as the years go by, and not just have a list that by the end of 10 years, nothing or only 2-4 things are done.
8) Finally....2014 was also the year when my family and I returned to spend Christmas in KL after 10 years!! Yes!! It's been THAT long. We even stayed with my grandmother which is a first. Though it was only for 3 nights, it felt so good to be among loved ones.
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And so....there's my recap of 2014. From the looks of it, there are some things that were left unfinished like my bucket list. I really need to finish it! Also, I need to take more road trips. I plan to go to either Bali or Cambodia this year (ok so these are not road trips...) and I hope that the plans go through. I would also like to have a more active social life i.e. go out more often and not really worry about spending $$ too much (hahaha....the Scrooge in me is already cringing). Well...maybe I can find a balance.
Anyway....I'm beginning to ramble so I'd better stop here...
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2014 was the year when:
1) I turned the BIG 29+1!! Yup...I left my 20s behind and stepped into a whole new decade. I ushered in the new decade with a party that was perfectly organised by my sister and was attended by some (there were others who couldn't make it) of my favourite people!!Oh...and I dyed my hair copper red!!
2) The year was also a year when friendships were re-kindled/strengthened. As many of you know, I seem to be able to only have very very few close friends (2-3 from high school and a similar number from college). The friendship that was severed or broken down about 2.years ago was patched up; while my hang outs/meeting-up with the friend that I only seem to meet up with once a year, increased. Thinking back, I can find no proper excuse as to why I only met this friend so sparingly. This was also the year when I finally met up with my high school chums after not seeing them for more than 5 years!! It was such a great meet up and oh my.....it was simply fantastic!!
3) There were also relationships that were sadly broken. And this is particularly sad as it's family and in my opinion, it was over a small matter that went out of proportion. Unfortunately, we could not overcome the difference in opinions and so...I guess for the time being, it's best that we keep our distance.
4) I was also introduced to Penangpac thanks to my sister and her organisation. After my first musical show, I became hooked and have now become a patron of Penangpac. I supported my friend's dance group during a competition in which they won two awards; I watched a college benefit drama; I also went and watch a Malaysianised Hamlet. Ok...it may not look like I watched much shows but still....it's a start.
5) Coincidentally, I had my third trip to Berlin and also India!! The Berlin trip was the usual alumni meeting that is held every year (although I was surprised that my trip was still fully funded). My trip to India was to Bhopal. Yes....after hearing about the place and the tragedy that occurred there, I finally set foot on the place. That too after much drama on my way to Bhopal (my flight from Bangkok to Mumbai was delayed as we had to evacuate the plane due to a spark at the tail-end!). I participated in a rally (and had to walk for nearly 2 hours!) but it was all in solidarity and support. It was an experience I will not forget. Talking about trips, this year I also went on a super short road trip with a friend and my sis. We dropped my sis in KL, while my friend and I drove on to Melaka where I spent one whole day being a tourist!! I should have more road trips!!
6) How can I not mention that I now have a house of my own?? Ok...so technically the bank owns the house until I finish paying off the loan but heck....I bought a house!!!
7) My bucket list for the next 10 years is still not done although I have a draft ready. I just can't seem to sit down and decide on what I want to put on the list. I want a list that I can achieve and check off the boxes as the years go by, and not just have a list that by the end of 10 years, nothing or only 2-4 things are done.
8) Finally....2014 was also the year when my family and I returned to spend Christmas in KL after 10 years!! Yes!! It's been THAT long. We even stayed with my grandmother which is a first. Though it was only for 3 nights, it felt so good to be among loved ones.
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And so....there's my recap of 2014. From the looks of it, there are some things that were left unfinished like my bucket list. I really need to finish it! Also, I need to take more road trips. I plan to go to either Bali or Cambodia this year (ok so these are not road trips...) and I hope that the plans go through. I would also like to have a more active social life i.e. go out more often and not really worry about spending $$ too much (hahaha....the Scrooge in me is already cringing). Well...maybe I can find a balance.
Anyway....I'm beginning to ramble so I'd better stop here...
