Thanking 2012

Me blogging the very last moment of 2012? Yes, because as much as 2012 was filled with so many tests, I still can't believe I pulled through them (not all, but definitely some). And it wasn't like I was such a wise person or anything but really the few people who got me through, the reminders I got constantly about keeping my head up and having faith and believing that some unseeable force or inspiration would eventually come about and maybe it did.

But also, I've learnt so many lessons and the very month of December 2012 itself has brought more learnings and joy in my entire year somehow. Some breezes of confirmation, some inspiration and mini guidance somewhere there to tell me I'm gonna be okay the next coming year.

And maybe what just happened this December is not a mere way for 2013, but probably the next few years of my life. Thus, I'm so very grateful and hopefully more goodness, joy, love and a whole new dimension and meaning in life would come about. Of course, with a lot more patience, trust and reliance in God.

Goodbye 2012, thanks for coming around :)

2013, come at me bro! xD

[Unable to Find a Suitable Title on a Moving Bus]

Being on a moving bus with body aches through the mini towns of another province in the wee hours of a Monday morning may not sound practical. But wait till you see some of the pictures, the sun rise radiating its serenity - not a phenomenon I get to witness daily.

I have been traveling for more than 12 hours and come to think about it, the little here and there would have been even more. A lot was spent on a faraway island and a mountain. And honestly, I learn the same lesson each time I'm out there - to appreciate life, to appreciate life AND to appreciate life. We should somehow really put ourselves out there from time to time, to realize how life can be a gift.

2012 has a few more days to spare, and the end of the world didn't quite happen. So perhaps, I shall take time to reflect this year and say hello to a new one with more new adventures! Wonder what's gonna come next. Hmmm... I shall leave it as the 'Mystery of 2013'.

Hope you all are sealing the year gracefully too!

Breathe. Oh, Just Breathe...

Yes, this post is exactly like the title says, breathe. 

My body is finally regaining its strength; after a 5-day-in-bed flu I had which knocked me down so hard I could barely stand. I thought I was dying of something more than a flu. I forgot how it felt getting sick and this time just made me realize how much I appreciate good health cuz being sick allowed me to do nothing, not even eat. It was a terrible feeling indeed. 

Nevertheless, now that I'm up, I have sooooooo much to do! I can't possibly say everything I have to do in here. All I can say is that December is here once again and I have two final exams in 5 days' time for which I am not ready, just not yet. Hmph. But yes, my plan is to be very productive this post onward and just basically do one thing, bury my head in my books. I was hoping to do well but with the sickness getting to me last week, I realize I just want to do fine; forget the well part.

Regardless, I do know why I caught the flu, my body was so exhausted from working last week. I had to put up an exhibition which had important guests, prepare a speech, do a mini student corner for fun learning and exploring, put up the museum-looking exhibition, buy materials and flowers, arrange the flowers, and ultimately, clean the place extra clean and pretty to welcome guests. It was an amazing exhibition, my team worked hard and we're proud of how the entire exhibition turned out but of course, exhausted. We even got to meet the press! 

But anyway, after everything was done, I started working on my very important assignment for two nights - pretty much didn't quite sleep for that one and the moment I hit ''send'', I realized I had gotten the cough and within the next few hours, it became the fever and two days later, I couldn't sit up anymore.

So yes, moral of the story is; do not overwork! I'm starting to realize I'm quite a workaholic myself.

Nevertheless, let's hope the next few days turn out exceptionally productive and when all is done, I will make sure to write my annual December post... a moment for myself to look back. So until then, stay healthy everyone!