A quarterly update
Because this year is suppose to be a year of changes, I thought I should set some minor goals for myself and to remember what I have achieved thus far.
January
The year started with me at a crossroad, receiving terrible news and having many thoughts run through my head. When I have decided not to go ahead with it, it felt like I was giving up the dream that I had set for myself since secondary school days. I feel incomplete, and I could not tick off my To-do list. And now it looks like I have to strike it out altogether which made me feel very bummed out. On one hand, I am more settled than I was a few years ago, but on the other, I felt unaccomplished and that thought of "regret" is hanging over my head. There were times when I wished I could turn back time, and did all those things I had dreamt about. Maybe there's still a chance. Or something I can do that is of a similar vein to my dream. I'll cross my fingers.
January was also the time when J and I bought something big together. I guess we are finally at that point where we are ready to be in debt together.
Meet Bambi McQueen
February
The second month of the year was mainly about feasting. I don't remember many things happening apart from eating plenty. I did receive a piece of good news which delighted J a lot because he thinks he can finally have his retirement plan set in motion. The keyword here is "thinks".
The most memorable thing that occurred during this time was when I reconnected with my cousins. I am not sure if it was because they were much younger, or we didn't have that many things in common back then, but I'm glad we met up for breakfast one Saturday. We sat in the cafe for hours just talking, and I wondered why didn't we do this earlier. After this session, we promised to meet up at least once a month and we have been chatting on facebook ever since.
March
I became extremely busy at work. 26th Feb and 1st Mar was remarkably different. I am now constantly bombarded with too much information coming from everywhere, and too many things on my plate. However, this was the time when my perception changed and I felt more alive than before and felt better at work. It was like a giant dark cloud has been lifted above my head.
March was THE month when Justin and I become engaged. Even though we have been talking about it all the time (it was more about reaching a consensus on how big my diamond should be =p), it still took some time for that piece of news to sink in. Engaged! After twelve years?! Surreal, I tell ya. I also spent a considerable amount of time smiling like a silly goose just staring at the ring on my finger. Have I told you it's surreal?
So now that we have settled on a date, there's no turning back. Plans are in motion and I have been talking everyday to my friends about weddings. I have always scoffed at brides-to-be who fill their minds with nothing but wedding plans, and needless to say, it struck me hard when I realised I have become one of them. *groans* We have also been house-hunting and it has proven to be a real tiring affair. Planning for a wedding and looking for a place to stay at the same time is a nightmare! I hope we'll have a lucky break soon and find the perfect place for our nest! *crosses fingers*
Busy time ahead. Till then.
January
The year started with me at a crossroad, receiving terrible news and having many thoughts run through my head. When I have decided not to go ahead with it, it felt like I was giving up the dream that I had set for myself since secondary school days. I feel incomplete, and I could not tick off my To-do list. And now it looks like I have to strike it out altogether which made me feel very bummed out. On one hand, I am more settled than I was a few years ago, but on the other, I felt unaccomplished and that thought of "regret" is hanging over my head. There were times when I wished I could turn back time, and did all those things I had dreamt about. Maybe there's still a chance. Or something I can do that is of a similar vein to my dream. I'll cross my fingers.
January was also the time when J and I bought something big together. I guess we are finally at that point where we are ready to be in debt together.
Meet Bambi McQueen
February
The second month of the year was mainly about feasting. I don't remember many things happening apart from eating plenty. I did receive a piece of good news which delighted J a lot because he thinks he can finally have his retirement plan set in motion. The keyword here is "thinks".
The most memorable thing that occurred during this time was when I reconnected with my cousins. I am not sure if it was because they were much younger, or we didn't have that many things in common back then, but I'm glad we met up for breakfast one Saturday. We sat in the cafe for hours just talking, and I wondered why didn't we do this earlier. After this session, we promised to meet up at least once a month and we have been chatting on facebook ever since.
March
I became extremely busy at work. 26th Feb and 1st Mar was remarkably different. I am now constantly bombarded with too much information coming from everywhere, and too many things on my plate. However, this was the time when my perception changed and I felt more alive than before and felt better at work. It was like a giant dark cloud has been lifted above my head.
March was THE month when Justin and I become engaged. Even though we have been talking about it all the time (it was more about reaching a consensus on how big my diamond should be =p), it still took some time for that piece of news to sink in. Engaged! After twelve years?! Surreal, I tell ya. I also spent a considerable amount of time smiling like a silly goose just staring at the ring on my finger. Have I told you it's surreal?
So now that we have settled on a date, there's no turning back. Plans are in motion and I have been talking everyday to my friends about weddings. I have always scoffed at brides-to-be who fill their minds with nothing but wedding plans, and needless to say, it struck me hard when I realised I have become one of them. *groans* We have also been house-hunting and it has proven to be a real tiring affair. Planning for a wedding and looking for a place to stay at the same time is a nightmare! I hope we'll have a lucky break soon and find the perfect place for our nest! *crosses fingers*
Busy time ahead. Till then.