Most people do summaries in just a short paragraph on how 2015 has been for them. I'm a wordy being, in case you haven't realised! :D
The year started off with a *pop*. I tendered my first resignation in my career. It was a move to enhance my portfolio and also to test how much I could be stretched further.
It was time to bid farewell to the Firm who has groomed me for the past 3 years. It was a choice made for the better good. Nonetheless, I'm truly grateful for the people, work life, friendships built and moments created. Nothing would ever replace those 3 years of foundation.
Came the month when 2 of the most important men in my life were at their weakest points. Ken Wooi went from this (refer photo above), to....
We lost my paternal grandmother. I'd admit that I felt a tinge of regret but I didn't let it get the better of me because I believe that gramma is in a much better place now, free from worldly sufferings. It was also a "Joyful Departure" because she passed away at the age of 90 (according to the Lunar Calendar).
It was a first for me. Losing someone this closely related to me. It was... not quite a shocker, but I wished we had more time together. We bid farewell without tears for most of the send-off journey. We were told to remove all foot wear, and put on white socks and in the photo above, our socks-clad feet were sizzling on the scorching hot tar road. A symbolic ceremony, they called it. The final departure.
What's new to me was that we were then told to be dressed in RED RED RED RED RED after the send-off as a sign of celebratory of gramma's passing on. Joyful Departure, remember?
I'm still not quite used to gramma having left us. Chinese New Year 2016 would be different, so different without her. I miss her stories of the years during the Japanese occupation and how she would repeat the stories without even realising it. Heh.
I miss her.
Hello Kitty-fying his room is my life mission. Nuff said! Then came pillows, plushies and everything else. HEH
I know this is the photo yall would be MOST INTERESTED IN hahahahaha
Yes, The Proposal at the Top of Europe - Jungfraujoch.
As we've mentioned, this was indeed a trip of a lifetime! The proposal was a total surprise to me as I didn't see it coming, at all. Despite having friends who kept telling me that he might pop the question, I brushed them all off, because, well... if it's gonna happen, then it will.
Thank You for making me your lucky girl. :)
So, the most commonly said phrased today would be "time flies" and it IS true. But what matters most is to reflect on what happened in the past 12 months. Here's mine...
January 2015
The year started off with a *pop*. I tendered my first resignation in my career. It was a move to enhance my portfolio and also to test how much I could be stretched further.
I was blessed with a smartphone and hence, FINALLY grew out of my ancient half-touchscreen-half-keypad Nokia phone! :)
February 2015
It was time to bid farewell to the Firm who has groomed me for the past 3 years. It was a choice made for the better good. Nonetheless, I'm truly grateful for the people, work life, friendships built and moments created. Nothing would ever replace those 3 years of foundation.
In the name of farewell, we did outrageous stuff. I love singing Karaoke, and we sang for 7 frickin' straight hours and left the mall, back to the office at 2am the next day. Have I mentioned that it was quite a memorable piece of my life? :)
To the team who has watched me grow, including those who are not in this photo... youknowwhoyouguysare, Thank You all from the bottom of my heart. Thank You for the time invested, patience, guidance and for being through parts, if not throughout the 3 years of my tenure with the Firm. May CPTX3 continue to remain bonded and grow stronger!
I spent time preparing with Chinese New Year and it was an eye-opener at how much work needs to be done just to ensure that Chinese New Year is the grandest of all occasions throughout the year.
Soon after, I started off my new chapter at the Number 1 Firm in Malaysia. It was a blessing in many forms and I am grateful when it all fell into place.
March 2015
Came the month when 2 of the most important men in my life were at their weakest points. Ken Wooi went from this (refer photo above), to....
This handsome young chap with NO GLASSES, ANYMORE! :D
April 2015
(Photo credits: Mr Ho)
Attended my first ever Company trip throughout my "career" - Away Day @ Avani Sepang Gold Coast.
I was ecstatic because, well, who doesn't like a short weekend getaway!? What's even better? Fully sponsored by the Firm/Bosses! :D
May 2015
It was my month and everything that happened throughout was simply beautiful. A whole green tea cheese cake to call mine (thanks, Love), celebratory meals after meals after meals, rolling pin and a hipster purse as birthday presents, and many other simple moments enough to light up my month.
Thank You, Lord. :)
June 2015
Meeting Marina courtesy of the Firm's Diversity Week. She's such an inspiration and I admire her for her boldness and honesty in her simple speech. No sugar coating, just being who she is.
July 2015
July, being his month; I had tax filings to juggle alongside. It's a feat every single year but we pulled through. Thankful for his understanding and here's his FRIES CAKE!! Last year I gave him a Burger Cake hahahaha :D
August 2015
We lost my paternal grandmother. I'd admit that I felt a tinge of regret but I didn't let it get the better of me because I believe that gramma is in a much better place now, free from worldly sufferings. It was also a "Joyful Departure" because she passed away at the age of 90 (according to the Lunar Calendar).
It was a first for me. Losing someone this closely related to me. It was... not quite a shocker, but I wished we had more time together. We bid farewell without tears for most of the send-off journey. We were told to remove all foot wear, and put on white socks and in the photo above, our socks-clad feet were sizzling on the scorching hot tar road. A symbolic ceremony, they called it. The final departure.
What's new to me was that we were then told to be dressed in RED RED RED RED RED after the send-off as a sign of celebratory of gramma's passing on. Joyful Departure, remember?
I'm still not quite used to gramma having left us. Chinese New Year 2016 would be different, so different without her. I miss her stories of the years during the Japanese occupation and how she would repeat the stories without even realising it. Heh.
I miss her.
September 2015
October 2015
I know this is the photo yall would be MOST INTERESTED IN hahahahaha
Yes, The Proposal at the Top of Europe - Jungfraujoch.
As we've mentioned, this was indeed a trip of a lifetime! The proposal was a total surprise to me as I didn't see it coming, at all. Despite having friends who kept telling me that he might pop the question, I brushed them all off, because, well... if it's gonna happen, then it will.
Thank You for making me your lucky girl. :)
November 2015
Spent the second last month of the year adjusting back to the usual routine after our trip of a lifetime.
The family gathered in memory of gramma's 100th day since passing on. No tears but gratefulness, that because of gramma, we are gathered together again in Malacca.
I also did impulsive stuff like meeting up with Kor during his 1-hour flight transit time while waiting for the next flight back down South. That's how much I love my Kor :)
December 2015
A celebratory month of Christmas, Winter Solstice and the end to a beautiful year!
It was truly a colorful year of experiences. However, I do have to say that it wasn't the most accomplished year for me ever since coming of age. Nonetheless, I'd say that I've much more to be grateful for than to sulk about. Life is all about the balance and seeking the joy in adversities.
Here's a toast to the colorful year soon to pass, and a fruitful & healthier 2016!
BLESSED NEW YEAR TO YOU! Thanks for letting me share my year 2015 with you! :D
