I know, it's super late, irrelevant topic and I'm super out-dated to write it as it's already the end of the second month of New Year now. I've been thinking of doing a Vlog about this entry to make it more interesting but I didn't have much time and because of that reason, it drags me 2 months to write it up. Anyway, since it's a must- have a topic, I can't run anywhere neither pretend to forget about it. So here I am, slowly recalling everything happened to me in 2011.
If you follow my blog long enough, you know I usually write "Planning & Prediction" post before every New Year. Last year, I predicted many things. and to my surprise, many things did happen as I predicted. So this year, I'm predicting again, in the future I might quit my current job and open a Fortune Telling business. Lolz.
Let's take a look back at 2011 and see what I've achieved so far.
1. Career.
If you follow my blog long enough, you know I usually write "Planning & Prediction" post before every New Year. Last year, I predicted many things. and to my surprise, many things did happen as I predicted. So this year, I'm predicting again, in the future I might quit my current job and open a Fortune Telling business. Lolz.
Let's take a look back at 2011 and see what I've achieved so far.
1. Career.
I thought it was a bad year for me, but turned out it was absolutely good beyond my expectation. There were some difficulties along the way, but no matter how difficult they were, I overcame those challenges. I also won 2 awards for my work performance last year. What can I say? 2011 was my super fruitful and productive year at work.
2. Traveling
It was a fantastic traveling year beyond words. I went to Bintan (Indonesia) first time by choice, the second time by chance fully sponsored by Fashion TV channel.
Another fully sponsored trip to HongKong wonderland for 3 days 2 nights. That trip was epic because I was totally sunk in the huge shopping centers with so many clothes, bags, accessories... OMG! I really miss HongKong. Read my entries about HongKong trip 1, 2, 3
Me at MongKok street.
Night time at Lan Kwai Foong
and visited Victoria Peak!
There I was in beautiful Arizona. I was hoping to see snow for the first time but it wasn't cold enough even though it was -10 degree Celcius sometimes.
And he took me to Los Angeles, stayed in Beverly Hills for 3 days. That 3 short days made me keep thinking of moving to and living permanently in Los Angeles for good in the future.
I was seriously overwhelmed by the friendly people, multi-culture, fun lifestyle, diversity there.
Went to visit the beautiful Santa Monica Pier
and the paradise of shopping in Beverly Hills, Rodeo Drive. LA weather was simply beautiful.
Last year, traveling was fantastic. I'm blessed and grateful for each opportunity I have to travel to different parts of the world. Unfortunately, Bangkok trip didn't happen as planned but I'm gonna go there in a month time anyway.
4. Friends & strangers.
I worried too much last year. I didn't meet any bad people as I thought, in fact, I met all awesome people, friends, and even strangers are nice to me too, lolz. Hopefully this year, there will be more people coming along the way.
5. Family.
I have no other word besides WONDERFUL. July last year, my family welcomed a new member and I officially became an aunty. The way the baby laughs, baby smiles, the baby looks at things through his innocent eyes make everything simple, beautiful and happy. I love my nephew so much. Look at him!
Look at his eyes! So adorable.
The only thing I did when I went back hometown was to hug him and kiss on his chubby cheeks. It's so irresistible!
My last year birthday was also the most special birthday for me ever. I had a big birthday party with many friends, colleagues in a VIP Karaoke lounge. Most importantly, my parents were around to celebrate with me too. That's the biggest present for me as it has been so long time since they first celebrated my birthday when I was 6 years old. 22 years has gone for God's sake.
My last year birthday was also the most special birthday for me ever. I had a big birthday party with many friends, colleagues in a VIP Karaoke lounge. Most importantly, my parents were around to celebrate with me too. That's the biggest present for me as it has been so long time since they first celebrated my birthday when I was 6 years old. 22 years has gone for God's sake.
That's how my awesome 2011 went. Apart from all these major things, I also achieved many different awards, achievements throughout the entire year.
1. Won the 1st runner up in Singapore Dance Fiesta with my partner and few other trophies in many international dance competitions. Looking back, dancing is still a part of my life and I can never live without it. I guess, even when I'm 70 years old, I will still dance or I will teach my grandchildren how to dance.
and the 1st runner up for ShowDance in 24th Singapore International Ballroom Dancing Championship.
2. After 5 years of blogging, my blog has been nominated and in the finalist for Best Shopping Blog & Best Mobile Blog of the annual Singapore Blog Award. I know, it sounds a little bit irrelevant to what I've been blogging daily but hey, it's still recognition, right?
3. OK! This is big news and I'm still so overwhelmed by it even though it has been 4 months since my first debut on a local TV drama series called: "Point of Entry" as an actress. You know, I love acting movies, love being in front of the camera. And I have a hope (am still hoping) to act in one big movie about dancing, about love, life etc...So when I first received an invitation to a casting for Ly (a character in Point of Entry), I was so excited. Even though Ly's life story isn't a fairy tale story as what I wanted but it was a very tough role to play: a Vietnamese girl with a very pity life. Anyway, if you haven't watched, here is your chance to watch and tell me what you think.
