Reflections – ruiicheese

Goodbye 2018!

Monday, 31 December 2018

My 2018 is fulfilling; I’ve accomplished many things and explored things that I used to be afraid of. I wanted to travel more often and I did it – I had 4 overseas trips. I hope I can travel often every year.

This year, I made many new friends who are positive and big-hearted people. Seeing them makes me want to be the best version of myself.

The best decision of the year is definitely my decision to start exercising. I’m so thankful to know my instructor. Because of her, I have the courage and foundation to do many impossible exercises that I used to be afraid of. I am also so thankful to be part of F45 because they build up my strength.

I was very bad at sports but slowly and through exercising regularly, I am stronger than yesterday; I am very good at sit-up and planking/side planking on good days now. It takes a lot of hard work and perseverance to go on but I was taught not to give up. The most amazing thing is when you thought it would be impossible to do but you did it! After which, you feel like there is nothing in this world you can’t achieve as long as you are willing to do it and never give up.

Exercising has taught me many life values – can-do attitude, courage, perseverance, and grit. It also makes me a happier person and I discovered I can do many impossible exercises that I used to be afraid of.

“Let your faith be bigger than your uncertainties because as long as you are willing to do it, nothing stands in your way and as long as you don’t give up, you will get there someday!” – Louise, 2018.

I’m so thankful that I found something I love to do in 2018 and it makes me feel alive! Exercising is a blessing not a chore. It’s a lifestyle change that I want to continue for as long as I live. To many healthy and fitter years ahead!

Goodbye 2017!

Sunday, 31 December 2017

I hardly do a full speech of my new year resolution but 2017 is a sentimental year. This year is my first full year working after graduation. It’s a new experience and I learnt a lot from being a working adult. I am thankful that I have many friends, new friends and colleagues-who-turned-friends. I hope in 2018, these friendships continue and become stronger.

This year, my manager left and that affected me awhile. But because of that incident, I learnt a lot and did things that I never thought I’d be able to. I discovered that I truly love doing programming. When I talk to my friends about my work, it is always about my problem-solving skills, accomplishment (and boss). Doing what you love is a blessing. In 2018, I hope that my passion continues to grow and learning never stops.

This year, dearest Russell left us. I’ve known best friend’s ah dog for more than a decade. I have photos of him more than best friend and I and he was like a friend to my pets. In 2018, it will be a different year without him but let’s cope and do it well. We still have each other to grow old together and become cute grandmas.

This year, I am especially grateful to my family. They have always been my faithful listening ears. Many times I was stuck at work but I know they are there to support me. My siblings showed me that I don’t have to be the only pillar as they can take up the role too. In 2018, I will work towards being an even more magnanimous sister, buy more good food, and sponsor more things for our nest.

This year, I’ve travelled to two countries. I hope in 2018, I will earn more and save more so that I can go even further to see the World.

In 2018, I also hope to watch more movies, start reading again, eat more good food, have a healthy lifestyle, and be healthy. All in all, I hope that the new year will be even more awesome than the past year!