2015 is over?

It is the last day of 2015! Crazy how time flies, in a glance 2015 is over. Have you accomplished whatever you set out in the beginning of 2015? It has been a good year for me I would say. Managed to do and accomplish quite a few things. So now I shall list them as I sit down and reflect my 2015:

1. Era's Wedding - One of my best friends got married and it was such a wonderful wedding, both here and in Labuan. Most chilled wedding I have ever been to. A wedding with the closest of friends and family and definitely a milestone for my darling friend.

2. Chinese New Year  - Melbourne! First time celebrating CNY out of Malaysia and it was definitely different. We didn't have houses to visit but we had family. Since we didn't have anyone to visit, we did a road trip on the Great Ocean Road. My best friend from home, Hsei Di came along to and we had so much fun - BBQ, Beach and Koalas!

3. Russell Peters 'Almost Famous' Live - A couple of friends and I managed to catch Russell Peters live in KL and it was AWESOME! Seeing one of you favourite comedians live is definitely one thing to remember. He is funny and cracks you up

4. Backstreet Boys Concert - Thanks to my brother who managed to get tickets for us for our childhood dreams to come true! My girls and I sang to our hearts content and screamed like we never screamed before. 

5. Diving License - I quite my job of 3 and half years and took a 2 weeks break back to Labuan. While I was there, I managed to get my diving license which I have been wanting to do for a long long time. Initially, I thought I had a fear of the dark waters, but after being in the water, I loved it! I look forward to start diving next year!

6. Robi is Born! - Another bestie of mine gave birth to cute baby boy! So happy that I am an aunt again!

7. Races - I did 7 this year, one got cancelled due to the haze. I never thought I would be a race junkie, here I am already did 7 and have already signed up for 2 next year. I know that this is something I love doing although I still hate the washing up after.

       

8. I am a TEACHER -  Like I said, I quite my job! I am now a teacher in an international school teaching 5-6 year olds (Year 1). It is definitely a new challenge as I have not formally taught before. There are a lot to learn and thankfully I have colleagues that are nice and helpful, which makes working a lot less stressful. One of the perks of being a teacher is the school holidays! Who doesn't love holidays?

9. NEW CAR! - I bought a car! My most expensive purchase so far! A cute little Myvi which I can call my own. I have been driving it around for a month and so far so good! Feel more grown up now with so called the 'commitment'

10. The BIG 3-0! - I turned 30 this year and boy I feel old! Hahaha.. I usually don't think much into my birthday but this year, I felt a little down. Somehow I felt a little under-achieved when I compare my life with others. Sometimes it is hard not to compare and to feel like your life is nothing compared to others who have successful career, fantastic job, married or even a happy family! But fret not, it was a passing moment and I am definitely grateful with the life I have been blessed with and continue to strive for a better and happier one!

This are some of the highlights of 2015. Of course there are so many other highlights from 2015 that I treasure (like picking up painting, colouring) but I am getting tired of typing. If you follow me on Instagram or Facebook, I am sure that you have seen what I have gone through the past year. I believe 2016 is going to be greater! I already have a few plans in mind! So watch this space or Facebook to be posted!

To all of you reading this, Have a wonderful 2016, party safe and BE AWESOME! <3>

Things that has been happening……

……since I came back from the UK:

I know that I have been promising to do a proper blog but have since failed. Now I shall attempt to..

I came back just in time for CNY which was the plan so that I could catch up with the whole family! I definitely managed to meet up with everyone.

After Chinese New Year, I went back to ol’ Labuan for a month. Although there was nothing to do there, I was out almost every night till 2am catching up with old friends. We would end up almost always at the same place every night just yakking till the morning. I guess having been away for more that 2 years, there was a lot of catch up with everyone.

After a month in Labuan, my parents and I came back to KL for Cheng Beng (chinese old souls day). While transiting in KL for a couple of days, I managed to go for my first interview with a pharmaceutical company, which I got offered and turned down (which I hope I don’t regret later). Cheng Beng was back in Alor Setar, Kedah, where my parents are from . This was the first time that I have been back for Cheng Beng, so it was all new for me. How there is so much food to bring to the graveyard as offering. We also burn paper shirts, shoes too! It is also like a massive reunion where you meet relatives who you share the same great-grandparents, relatives that I have not met before and would not recognise even they were staring at me in a middle of town. It really makes me realise that my family is actually very very big, both my dad’s and mom’s side are equally quite big.

After coming back to Alor Setar, I started work with my cousin at her activity centre and that is what has gotten me occupied this whole while. I have now worked with her for almost 3 months now and time has definitely flown! I’m working part time for my cousin while something else comes up is better than sitting on my bum applying for jobs, which I know that it might take a while before getting a job, as a few of my friends who came back last year only managed to get a job recently. I know that it takes a while. I am happy that I am able to gain experience as I wait.  You never know that I might find my calling while doing this. I know that I am a coward when it comes to job hunting. I’m always scared that I might make the wrong decision jumping into a job that I would end up regretting! I know that I am still young and I should be experimenting with jobs, finding my true calling, but on the other hand, I am scared! Like I feel that its gamble to choose a job, even if you know that maybe something better would come along. I guess all I need to do is to jump into in, mistakes are meant to be made to make you learn right???? Hopefully, with the mistakes made, I would find my true calling * imagining a light coming from above with a path to the most amazing job/career!

I have been catching up with my babes almost every week. Now that I am back, Janu is leaving for her studies in India in 2 days, Nana and Hsei Di is also leaving next week. Sad! Will definitely miss them!!! At least I managed to hang out with everyone before they leave! These are the friends who I grew up with and even now, graduated and working, I feel that we are still close and I really appreciate friends who know me best! I’ve known Hsei Di since I was 8 ( that’s 17 years!!) and the girls since I was 13 (12 years!!). Having friendships that long, make you feel kinda old huh??

Anyway, do enjoy the random photos taken since coming back. For those who read my blog back in the   UK. I miss you guys dearly, and I really hope to go back there soon! Somehow, it feels like home as well, even though I was there for only 2 and a half years, I feel that it was a big part of my life. The friends I’ve made and the experience that I have gained makes me wanna go back there. Having had lived there before, I feel that the possibility of going back there seems ever possible and I am keeping my options open. Maybe you’ll find me back there soon?? :P

Oh ya, my sister and family are coming back soon and I CAN’T WAIT!!!!!

Loves!

 

Atlantis, Dubai

Taking a “Leap of Faith”

Chinese New Year:

Cheng Beng in Alor Setar, sadly my camera went crazy after that so I couldn’t take photos of when we went to my dad’s side’s cheng beng.

            

Paper clothes for my maternal grandparents.

All cleaned and ready for prayers.

   

Money to be burnt for the loved ones who have passed on. Don’t ask me why its called “Hell”  bank notes

Food and prayer papers laid out as offerings to our ancestors.

 

Snippets of my time with the girls!!!! We hung out loads and photos are from the girls as my camera is gone…… these photos are random ones from here and there…enjoy!

 

 

 

                                                                  

 

  

 

Need to buy new camera so that I can snap away!!!!!!!!!!

The most recent family photo

Taken during CNY. We haven't had one family photo for a while now because there is always someone missing! Everyone looks good and I love it!

Random Pictures from the Weekend

Kaelyn, The birthday princess

Kyle as Bob the Builder

Kyle and Kaelyn's Beautiful birthday Cake!

Cutest Bumblebee Cup cakes

Giles and Diran, 2 guys with nothing better to do

After the twin's birthday party

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After Chap Goh Meh tea at Ann's House Swimming session with the kids
She's on her own!

At my Uncle's place

Goh Family at my Ah Chek's place

Eye On Malaysia

We went on the Eye on Malaysia on 6th day of Chinese New Year. The view was blurred by the haze but overall it wasnt too bad... Fun ride with the family!

Chinese New Year!!

Pictures from Chinese New Year 2007....more to come!!!!