Good health, safety, and security for me, my family and loved ones 

This is always the first thing I pray and give thanks for when I wake up every morning -- a blessing I will never take for granted. Thank You, God.

Comfortable lifestyle
Being able to eat good food, live in a comfortable house, and get enough sleep are everyday things I'm also always thankful for.

Traveling to Japan and South Korea {trips funded by my hardwork, to countries I have always dreamt of visiting, with people close to my heart} 

Going to Japan and South Korea made me revisit one of my passion in life, which is immersing myself in history and different cultures. Plus points as well because East Asian culture has a special place in my heart! Through these trips, I also managed to cross out some things off my bucket list because I got to experience winter (snow!) and spring (cherry blossoms!).

Opening a public blog

I've been blogging privately since 2005 and I've always wanted to open a public one since 2011. This year, I found the courage to just go and do it! I started blogging because I wanted to preserve my life experiences, no matter how big and small these are. I decided to create a public blog because now, aside from penning down my experiences, I also found the desire to share my thoughts to the world.

Quitting my previous job...

Last June, I encountered a big transition in my life: I quit my first ever job (yes, my job after I graduated from university) aka the job I had for almost 3 years.  Quitting reminded me of how human I am, in the sense that it made me feel all sorts of feelings -- regretful, frustrated, confused, aloof, relieved, determined, courageous... loved. :)  In quitting my previous job, I left a lot of good things -- great work benefits, my teammates, my colleagues, my previous work routine, my previous lifestyle... my comfort zone. BUT quitting my previous job also opened me to a lot of good things; it gave me the clarity to differentiate what I want vs what I don't want and made me appreciate more the neverending support my family and loved ones are continuously giving me. Then again, I am still very thankful for my previous job and all the people, opportunities, and experiences I've encountered because of it! :D

...and Getting a new one

I now have a new job which also means more opportunities to welcome, more skills to enhance and more people to learn from! Of course, not forgetting to contribute and help in any way I can! ;)

Honestly, 2016 may not be the best year for me but through all the love I keep on receiving, I continue to believe that I am exactly where I am meant to be and everything that is happening is leading me to what I truly desire. Thank You, I love You :)