Decided to do a reflections post since nothing significant happened since 1st of Jan (haha), except that I started on yet another new job just this week. It’s gonna be tough but I hope I can hang in there longer and stronger.
Just would like to refresh and look back what have been 2012 for me.
January – Our first CNY as husband and wife (we were barely married for slightly more than a month). Still received Ang Baos from both sides relatives but I still gave the kids ang baos for my side.
February – We had the simplest renovation for our humble abode and shifted in to our new place in Punggol Sapphire.
May – Left Coy M without finding another new job, as I wanted to take a short break before something new comes along. It was the hardest decision made in my life. I had nice colleagues which I got along well but due to the very high overtime that is affecting my personal life I have to decide to go.
June – We headed to Australia-Gold Coast. The destination was supposed to be Japan but due to the radiation news we decided to change to Aussie. It was my virgin trip there and we totally did not regret. Though it was with tour group, lucky thing our group was quite a nice bunch. (I’m missing Aussie already as I type, will want to explore other parts of Aussie when there’s chance)
July – Lucky enough, a new job came along-LL. But barely 1 month I find that the job was not what I wanted and left. (Which I still regret my rash actions). But oh well, life have to go on.
Aug to Oct – Job market have been pretty bad and quiet. So I took this free time as an opportunity to spend more time with my parents. I also learnt how to bake from the Hubs. For a start, I tried the basic butter cake (not using pre-mix), chocolate cake, fruit cake, cup cakes and rainbow cake. Feedback was quite positive.
Oct – Started on yet another job with Coy J- which seems very much to be a good catch with good location, little or no overtime (work life balance). However, just when the picture seems so nice yet another problem arises. Never have I met a manager who become a totally opposite person from what she was during the interview. Therefore, I have to decide to go (not that I did not try to salvage but I have approached her 4 times on the issue) – really just my luck.
Nov – Have the simplest birthday but I was really happy. The Hubs present me the iPad mini and we had a short staycation at Amara Sanctuary Resort for my birthday cum our 1st Anniversary stay.
Dec – Celebrated our 1st Anni- simple dinner as we celebrated in advance. I did not prepare any gift for the Hubs but I think he’s happy with the time spent together. And it’s also the first Christmas tree we put up in our new house (ironically we were nursing our stomach flu on Xmas day). Dunno to laugh or cry.
Anyway, the year ended quietly and peacefully for me (as yet).
Moving forward, I just pray that the road will be smoother.
Psst: Will be going to Taiwan during the CNY period next month. Can’t wait!!
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