Happiness of 2013

2013 has come to an end.

To be honest, looking back at 2013, it has been rather kind to me, more than I expected and definitely better than the previous year(s). I'm glad and grateful for everything that has happened to me in the year, no matter it's good or bad. And I have to say, it's definitely good over bad. Let me count my blessings.

1. I'm lucky enough to get short getaway trips 5 times this year. HAHA! Malacca with the favourite people in March, Bday trip to Taiwan with Yushi in June, SYCO trip to Taiwan in July, Bangkok Trip with the favourite people in Sep, and Hong Kong Trip with the Family in Dec. How was that even possible! Lucky that I was able to make all these decisions without worrying about something else. Anyone who knew me probably knows that traveling is my biggest enjoyment. I'm happy.

2. I managed to see all my favourite artists this year and I'm really really grateful for that, esp. JJ Lin 林俊傑, Sodagreen 蘇打綠 and CNBLUE! There's just so many happy moments with these people!
a. Amei on 26 Jan
b. CNBLUE on 13 Apr (Short but fulfilling <3)
c. 蘇打綠 Sodagreen on 15 Jun in Taipei 小巨蛋! <3
d. S.H.E on 26 Oct
e. JJ 林俊傑 on 9 Nov (the love <3)

3. Watched some awesome concerts and musicals as well. 刘沙，阎惠昌，吕思清，Hairspray, The Phantom of the Opera, Broadway Beng, Addams Family, etc.

4. See some of my closest people gone into the new phase of their lives. My dearest same-age-cousin was the first, I'm really proud and happy to be part of the happy event. She is then pregnant now with a baby boy. Probably an april baby, can't wait!! :D Then there was wedding of a cousin in Oct, a not-so-old-but-rank-higher-uncle wedding in Nov and another cousin in Dec, all from the Lims. And of course, one of my dearest friend, also got married in Dec. Happy to be a bigger part of the big event for my dear friend, though halfway through I was totally out with churning/cramp stomach with runs. But I managed to stay through the whole thing and shared the happiness. :)

5. Didn't change job for the whole year! Haha! I'm thankful and grateful for really good colleagues. Helpful, cheerful, and encouraging environment is definitely what I'm looking for. But I know it won't last long, in fact, it will end soon. Though I'm really enjoying what I do now (esp. with the performing groups), some things cannot be forced and there's an end to everything. Well, we will see. Hopefully the next one will really be something I like too.

6. Just before the year ended, I got to meet up with a group of friends I ever felt dear to. All that we have gone through together. Even though we seldom meet, in fact, probably once a year or longer, everything felt so familiar, just like how we always eat and chat after CO prac in JC. Will never forget them. :) And well, he is getting married! :)

7. It's my last year in SYCO. A good year I say, everything still feels so fresh, very happy that I went through all the events happening to SYCO this year - all the 3 concerts, overseas trip, chalet. Many new experiences: memorable and good ones. It makes me treasure the experiences more and love SYCO more. I hope our paths will cross again. My Mondays and Wednesdays will be so empty from now onwards. Sighs.

So yup, that's all! Let's just forget about anything sad. :) And hope for a better, if not, same 2014! :D