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June 1, 2017, 9:18 PM
It's finally June 2017!Would I say that it's a long time coming though? ... Doubt it. I felt that through the past five months that have since passed, I have learned a lot and underwent quite many changes for myself. Currently, a personal goal for myself is to constantly better myself.
So, without further ado, below is a summary of what I had done these past five months!
January - May 2017:
1. Books I have read:
10 books
- 4 secular
- 6 spiritual
2. Adopted simplicity / mindfulness and to better myself:
- Listened to podcasts and watched a few TED Talks
- Started a gratitude journal (where I would list down 3 things I am truly grateful and appreciative for)
- Started a mindfulness journal (inspired by the widely acclaimed Morning Pages)
- Adopted budgeting
- Took up basic Korean at Daehan Education Centre located at Kembangan and achieved a recognized Basic 2 certificate
- Took the exam for my SHRI course 'Certificate in Payroll Administration' and achieved a certificate stating my result - B
3. Adhoc
- Changed my job (lol) to a way much better one! Was honestly glad that I left the previous one... I felt there wasn't any room for personal growth and if I had stayed longer, I would be in a rut.
There are still many things that I would need to grow in, but I thank God for allowing me to experience so much and for giving me the space, and the freedom to grow. Be thankful, people, for the little things, the insignificant things... for when you add them up, you will be amazed by how much God has blessed us all abundantly with His wondrous graces. And for this, I praise and thank the Lord each day of my life :)
January 2, 2017, 9:08 PM
"New year, new me".
I am actually supposed to be studying or going through the tutorial questions but I have done those almost the entire afternoon (albeit with breaks in between) and so, I think I deserve a rest.
2016.
What can I say? As I scoured through the endless photographs that had been taken and uploaded on social media, I am honestly very grateful to God for all He has done for me. It seems that each year, subconsciously, my goal is to experience. Not an easy feat, definitely. But just to name one or two, I ran a 10km run and was the flag bearer for my community at the Pentecost Rally held at Holy Innocent's High School. Admittedly, not all experiences were something I dared to try, but it is through God's grace that I did.
2016... was a year that difficulties came, held me tightly and did not let me go, especially my job at S. It was tiring, burdensome, and each day as I stepped into the familiar environment, as I switched on my laptop and went about my busy day, I had to constantly quell the nausea that was rising in me. I apologize deeply to those who had to clear up my mess when I left, but I am honestly happy that I left. Even during a meet-up with my ex-colleagues for dinner one evening, one commented that I felt more relaxed, more happier. It is true, though.
How can you feel happy in a place which made you feel like you were being strangled each day? How can you feel relaxed in a place where people are constantly harping at you to give, give and give? When there are just so much deadlines, and everyone seems to be sprinting, but you are walking with a limp? Honestly speaking, I miss the colleagues that I worked with, be it in the same department or not. Sometimes, I miss some of the work that was done. Being just slightly over 2 years there, S is now my benchmark to whatever comes before me.
As I closed my eyes and slowly reflect, I've been to more ado sessions than I could ever have in any year, and I do pray it will double, maybe even quadruple in 2017.
2016 was a year where I grew independent. Not in many things, but I attended workshops, classes... of my own accord. Heck, I am actually having the exam this Saturday, 7 Jan 2017. If I had to name one though, the most crazy (is it, though?) thing I did was wake up 1.5 hours earlier than usual just to go to my favourite Church for ado (IHM) in the morning. And although I only spent around 15 minutes there in which most of the time I was sleeping, it was enough.
How is 2017 going to be like for me? Currently, I am not sure but what I know is that I am going to lift it up entirely to God for Him to do as He wills. I am really looking forward to the upcoming Korea trip in May, where I hope to be able to go to 꽃동네 though.
Till then, have a good 2017, guys! It's going to be a great one :)
September 8, 2016, 10:29 PM
I always start off with the same sentence, where I am always amazed at how I lack the enthusiasm to update this blog. But on the other hand, I have been updating my thoughts blog, and this is the first time that I am actually publicizing it. I mean, I didn't even realize that it is not linked!But anyway, diverting back.
Till now, I still have no motivation to blog, as I feel like I am on a writer's block, which utterly suck but seeing how as I have plenty of time on my hands right now... I decided to go ahead and force my thoughts out. This post therefore, is very raw and it might not even be published.
April 2016 came with attending the Snoopy Run with my mates. And after that, we continued on with brunch at Starbucks, karaoke at Marina Square's Manekineko, and a long distance walk from Marina Square > MBS > Marina Barrage and finally to East Coast Park. Legs were aching, sweat was evident and as we finally came to a food place, I chugged down the juice almost immediately, thankful for the day that God has blessed us with, especially with awesome weather and free charging at Suntec City.
May 2016 was the Pentecost Rally held at Holy Innocent's High School and I was tasked to shoulder the banner for our community. Though reluctant, I gave in, believing that it was God's will. And it was a truly great experience, as I met new people and even now, most of us are still in the group chat, although it is not active, which is quite funny!
Also in May 2016, V and I went for the Bubble Glow run. It was quite disappointing, to be honest, but I am glad that it was yet another chance for us to be able to catch up and take tons of photos with each other, as that seems to be what we do best! Chose this photo out of the rest, as it is one of my favourite photo of us, ever.
June 2016 - Well, it seems like I cannot escape going to musicals. And with this lady, we went to Les Miserables and taking note of the fact that I have never ever watched the movie before, I quite liked it. Now, when will Moulin Rouge ever come?
September 2016 - And the most recent. Signed up for the Yellow Ribbon run, and not just that, I signed up for 10km along with two other friends of mine, which is pretty insane as I cannot run. I will run for 200m and start walking. But to be honest, I did better than I expected; 1 hour 51 minutes or so. And to be fair, there were more than a hundred people strolling behind me too.
My Siemens journey came to an end on 31 August 2016.
During the last two weeks or so of my job, I was caught in a whirlwind where it seemed that everything clashed and I was left to die. Mistakes, that did not even seem like a mistake, were picked up and I was at a loss. Even on the last day, I left late, around half past 7.
But I am thankful. Thankful, for the extensions. Thankful, for great colleagues, be it in the department or within the company itself. In these past 2 years 1 month I had invested in the firm, I had gained knowledge over many matters, learned new skills. I had even been to many farewells that not only had my tolerance for alcohol increased but I have tried cocktails, variations of beer and shots. I am still introverted, I am still shy and quiet at times but the people in the firm, they were kind, friendly and beautiful people. The people aren't perfect of course; I have seen and heard the rumour mills, and disappointingly, engaged in gossips.
I am known as the person who always goes to Kovan after work to head to IHM's adoration room, as "Julie", as the girl who has a big appetite. I appreciate all that had been done for me all these while and through the work that I had helped and worked on, allowed employees to breathe a sigh of relief or even let a grateful smile to grace their face.
Through it all guys, God always provides.
Blessed Be Your Name.