2017 has been quite a year! In the blink of an eye, it came to an end and 2018 crept right up, without us knowing. As expected, I was not able to complete this post before 2017 ended. There are just so many things to sum up and there are also many new beginnings in 2018 to share. Where do I begin?
Work
Basically, my life has been revolving around work ever since I started working. I practically eat, sleep and breathe work. I know, it's unhealthy but at this age, building our career is somewhat our priority right?
I feel like I've worked very hard in 2017 and am about to work harder in 2018 as I'll be taking on new challenges and have lots on my plate. I'm not the best at everything but I'll try. I pray that I'll continue to remember that God is in control of everything and not worry too much!
It's been rather hectic but quite rewarding as well. Just a month into the year and I already feel like I've taken on a new perspective to things. There are just some battles not worth fighting. Sometimes it may be discouraging when you're faced with so many challenges at once but after overcoming them one by one, it suddenly doesn't feel so bad anymore. I constantly remind myself that if I feel that I'm having a bad day, someone else probably is having a worser day. So I just have to face it.
It's been rather hectic but quite rewarding as well. Just a month into the year and I already feel like I've taken on a new perspective to things. There are just some battles not worth fighting. Sometimes it may be discouraging when you're faced with so many challenges at once but after overcoming them one by one, it suddenly doesn't feel so bad anymore. I constantly remind myself that if I feel that I'm having a bad day, someone else probably is having a worser day. So I just have to face it.
As I take on more challenges, I'm also thankful that I managed to end up where I am today. I feel that at my current workplace I'm able to try out new things and make impacts in the lives of the people I'm working with and hopefully in the future make a bigger impact in the lives of more children and their families. I'm not sure where this job will take me but I hope to make a difference somewhere some day.
Studies
Three years into working life and I'm embarking on another new learning journey! I'll be beginning my Masters course in the first quarter of 2018. I'm actually quite nervous to be starting school again. I was fine initially but after attending the orientation and meeting my prospective classmates, I began to wonder if I'd be able to do it...
But I'm still looking forward to the experience. If I don't try, I'll never know if I'll be able to do it or not. Besides, if I don't do it now, when else will I find the drive to want to study again?
But I'm still looking forward to the experience. If I don't try, I'll never know if I'll be able to do it or not. Besides, if I don't do it now, when else will I find the drive to want to study again?
Life
Although I was very busy in 2017, I do feel that I had enough time to rest and go on a few holidays. Pretty good in term of work-life balance. We visited Korea in March and went to Manchester and London in July. Oh! We had the chance to go to Bangkok too, over the Teacher's Day break. It was a good treat.
It seems like 2018 will be a really packed year! It might be another challenge to maintain a work-life balance but I'll definitely try.
My idea of work-life balance is occasionally going out for dinner with friends or maybe just chilling with my laptop watching some Korean dramas. Not sure how often will I get a chance to do this but hopefully I'll be able to make time.
I finally understand why people say you don't need to have many friends but just having a group of close friends is sufficient. When you're really busy, you'll be able to see who are your real friends. There'll always be those friends who will make time to meet up and even though we haven't met in a long time, we're still able to chat as if we meet up all the time.
With that, I'm thankful for those friends. You know who you are ♥
It's just the beginning of 2018 and I don't know what will happen through the year. All I can say is... Bring it on!
Although I was very busy in 2017, I do feel that I had enough time to rest and go on a few holidays. Pretty good in term of work-life balance. We visited Korea in March and went to Manchester and London in July. Oh! We had the chance to go to Bangkok too, over the Teacher's Day break. It was a good treat.
It seems like 2018 will be a really packed year! It might be another challenge to maintain a work-life balance but I'll definitely try.
My idea of work-life balance is occasionally going out for dinner with friends or maybe just chilling with my laptop watching some Korean dramas. Not sure how often will I get a chance to do this but hopefully I'll be able to make time.
I finally understand why people say you don't need to have many friends but just having a group of close friends is sufficient. When you're really busy, you'll be able to see who are your real friends. There'll always be those friends who will make time to meet up and even though we haven't met in a long time, we're still able to chat as if we meet up all the time.
With that, I'm thankful for those friends. You know who you are ♥
It's just the beginning of 2018 and I don't know what will happen through the year. All I can say is... Bring it on!
