2012. The year when the world was prophesied to end in December according to the Mayan calendar, and yet I am sitting right here typing this blog post.
Many things happened this year. I formed many new relationships and strengthened old ones. Loads of memories were also made, and I learnt new things which will definitely help me in life.
Travelling is my passion. So I was happy to have travelled to many countries this year: UK, Japan, Thailand. All these trips and meeting with different cultures and different people made me grateful about the simple life we had. Instead of always wanting the latest gadgets or the famous brand of clothing, I learnt to be grateful for all the things I had so far, and also to appreciate the love that my family and friends gave me this year.
The relationships I made this year were also great. Going to a new university allowed me to truly experience meeting and living with lots of people from different countries and cultures. It also allowed me to make new friends, which I will definitely treasure for the rest of my life. Going to a foreign country to study also allowed me to truly experience home-sickness for the first time. I mean, I was like crying in my bed the first few nights I was there, and wondering why did I even take the course. But eventually I realised that it's not like I couldn't see them forever, it's just that I'm not forging a way for myself in life, with my own two hands. So there's nothing to be sad about.
Some people say that life is like a book. Everyday has a new page with adventures to tell, things to learn and tales to remember. I truly believe that and everyday I wake up excited to what the new day brings. And right now I'm getting excited at what the new year will bring. 2013, hopefully you'll be a great year for me! Wait, I'll make it a great year myself!! :)
Wishing everyone a Happy 2013!!
XOXO,
Audrey Leow
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