'16 going on '17

The first day of 2017 is almost over. I'm a little late this time...

2016 was a year full of ups and downs. Looking back at my New Year Resolutions, I felt that I have done nothing at all. In fact, 2016 was a rather dull year for me. It was uneventful and I must say I am pretty disappointed.

2016 has taught me that I am not interested in pursuing a job in the Chemistry industry. It has made me fully understand the extent a decision made in 2015 could have, that is, rejecting my teaching scholarship to pursue a degree in education (chemistry) in NTU-NIE. In Year 1 Semester 2, I became rather unmotivated and did not study as much as my friends. My CAP slid from a shinning first class honours to an extremely stable second upper class honours over the course of 2 semesters. I'm not saying that I'm not satisfied but it really pales in comparison to the people around me which made me even more dejected and confirmed that research isn't for me after all. Regardless, speaking to my students and introspecting during summer break picked me up. Year 2 Semester 1 was much better and I'm grateful to my 5 tutees (3 'A' level students, 1 'N' level student and 1 Sec 1 NT student) for motivating me in my studies while I motivate them in theirs too. They've pointed me in a direction that I'm determined to work towards to starting this year (without neglecting my grades).

"You lose friends when you grow older"

I finally understood the true weight of the above statement. 2016 was a year my interpersonal relationship almost came to a halt. I was unable to meet up with my old friends, friends I grew up with back in St Nicks. As I scrolled through my old pictures, I would always remember the times we used to meet up randomly just to talk/eat/sing/watch a movie etc. My instagram photos grew less descriptive, became more me-centric which defeated my original purpose of having an instagram.
Looking back at my chats, I was always the one initiating and I guess I stopped because I simply grew tired. Everyone was too busy, and I was really busy too. I'm just really grateful for the ones who stood by me throughout the year and had put in the effort to pull me back (Shout out to my SA friends/Crazy Bijez). But I'm a little pessimistic as they're starting uni soon in 2017 and we're all going to lead our busy lives once again. Still, I hope that 2017 will be a better year.
My desire to keep up with my old friends has stopped  me from socialising. I barely spoke much in year 2 semester 1 and stopped attending social events even though I stay on campus. I must say that my mental health almost died as I was really depressed that I couldn't meet up with my friends. Therefore, I hope to step out of my comfort zone and make a few more friends (as I try to keep my old friends).

To sum up, I felt rather unaccomplished. I didn't complete anything on 2016 Resolutions List. I slept at 3am and even 4am at times. This year, I've 2 main resolutions:

(1) Work towards my goal

(2) Keep up with my old friends and make new friends 

My third resolution would be to be healthier and stop being so unhealthy. Wanting to exercise every week is almost impossible due to day and night commitments.
I've 1 item bucket list which is to watch les miserables in the UK and I hope that I'll have a chance to join Shao after his exchange to tour Europe! :))

That's all I have. May 2017 be a much more fulfilling year ahead!

2015 New Year Resolutions

Hello 2015! I don't have a lot of aims this year yet because I don't know where I'm going or what am I going to do.
Hence...

2015's Daily things-I-aim-to-do

1. Sleep by 12.30am everyday
2. 8 hours of sleep everyday
3. Use less phone
4. Keep my room, table and wardrobe neat
5. Fangirl less
6. Do something meaningful
7. Step out of my comfort zone
8. Keep in contact with my friends
9. Be a better daughter
10. Better control of my finances

2015's Healthy living plan

1. Run 3 times a week for 45minutes (Or just do sports)
2. No carbonated drinks, plain water
3. No fast food
4. Less fried food

2015's bucket list

1. Pick up a new skill
2. Pick up a new language
3. Go to Vietnam
4. Go to Korea

Alright. That's it. Its time to make 2015 better! (:



Yours Truly 2014 New Year Resolutions

 

It's my Alevel year- time passes so quicky. I just got into JC less than a year ago!!!

1. Try my best to maintain on honor roll ((its honestly going to be tough, considering that there's just too many things to do))
2. Keep fit and don't fall sick. ((jog at least 2 times a week on my own x3km))
3. 85 rp > for Alevels AAA/AB(?)  ((OMG it seems so far ._.))
4. Fangirl less ((I can't promise this. I say this to myself everyday and it never works))
5. Good social life :D
6. Save at least $50 per month. ((OR MORE BECAUSE I NEED IT TO LAST))
7. Always reward myself ((Like infinite concert after promos to motivate myself))
8. Aim to do something meaningful ((YFC and Heralds in 2013))
9. Gossip less

survival tips for JC

 

2014's Daily things-I-Aim-To-Do:

1. Sleep by 12.30am everyday
2. No fast food
3. No phone when studying
4. Study everyday ((okay, I do that everyday. Like I do tutorials everyday))
5. Keep my table and wardrobe neat

2014's bucket list:

1. Visit the flower dome in the Gardens By the Bay
2. Go overseas- Japan pleaseeeeeee OMG I REALLY WANT 
3. Sleepovers

2014's Things-to-get:

1. A NEW PHONE teehee S5(?) ((It's so ironic. I said that I'm not gonna use my phone when studying and I plan to get a new phone))
2. HAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA NOTHING ELSE.

Alright. It's time to go (AND DO HOMEWORK). I probably won't be back anytime soon unless I feel like talking.