2014 Reflections and the embarkment of 2015

2014 Reflections
It's the time of the year again when I look at this relatively unused space, despite those limited posts, records the most significant memories of the year that past. Precisely because of its limited posts, they recorded the deepest memories that happened during the year, which significantly impacted on my life and triggered me to pen down my thoughts at that point in time.


It is often very interesting to re-read those previous posts and reflect the thoughts that went through the head then, often bemusing over them. Going straight to the point - 2014 had been a bumpy year, often filled with confusion and tiredness, but definitely brightened up by the occasional dosage of happiness.


During the year, at home, I have been obviously over-pampered, not fully taking on the role of a wife fully, with much household chores assisted by my in-laws, I have to say that I am such a very lucky daughter-in-law. There's always food at home, whether is it breakfast or dinner. The clothes washed the night before via the washing machine, will always be neatly folded on the bed the next day when we are back from work. The house is always in an excellently well kept condition by my mother-in-law. With a husband who does not wear shirt to work and a wife who always buy wrinkle free dresses, I am free from ironing clothes. Despite the minimal household chores on weekdays, half a day on weekend will always be spent cleaning our new house.


That being aside, our weekends are often too packed to free up time for slacking. Half a day at work, half a day of cleaning, half a day at my parents' house, that only leaves half a day of slacking. Yet, week by week it passed so quickly and before we knew it, the year has ended. I began to realise the truth of marriage and as time goes by, we live by the routine. Often by the time we hit the beds, we will be knocked out within a minute. Time has become a very precious commodity indeed. Yet, I am still amused by how I managed to squeeze in 7 hours of tuition weekly over 2 months. It was a very tiring, but a very fulfilling 2 months.


Work is something I often try not to bring up, simply because I am not enjoying it as much as I wish I am. The 3.5hours of travelling daily definitely kills my productivity at work. Many times, I considered whether to call quits, but eventually, I figured that this is never a valid reason. What I am truly glad about is how I have learnt so much here, regardless of whether it is technical skills or other aspects. Half way through the year, I changed from the reporting team to a treasurer role, 360 degree change to my course of work. I learnt and appreciated more about cash management and cost/benefit analysis, but at the same time, flagged down by the numerous mundane work in place. Concurrently, I started to be aware of the importance to manage your boss, definitely not an easy feat. Time flies, it has been 5 years since I have embarked on this working journey. I have grown to realise that studying only offers a platform, and work is an entirely different playing field. It is indeed time to figure out the best way to manage this new playing field. All in all, I still have a long way to go in getting this new arena right.


The best thing that happened this year is our New Zealand trip, which I enjoyed thoroughly and beyond what words can describe.


I started this post thinking how bumpy 2014 had been, but as I reminisce I realised it had not been as bad as I thought, just a lot more learning to get things right. Enough of reflection on the year that went pass but to focus on the new year ahead.


A new beginning - 2015
2015 did not start with a bang, with the fireworks at marina platform covered with thick smokes, yet I am motivated for the year ahead. Armed with our new year resolutions, I am determined to keep to this list. Topping the list is definitely to keep a check on Darling's weight (this item has been in the resolution list every year since we met, but somehow this has never been materialised, it is time to set this right in 2015). I can't wait to see this year unroll.