This is a delayed post, considering the fact that it's already mid-January 2013. I think I had a pretty awesome year - I did a lot. Probably one of the most fulfilling years of my life. I usually get very melancholic and emotional during the end/start of every year. Somehow I would look back on the year and feel like I've achieved nothing. But 2012 is one of those years where I look back and don't even know where to start because it was so enriching.
As far as personal life goes, I'm still with Kane (or as my colleagues call him: 'boyfriend of the year'). Our relationship is as good as it was when it first began. People say after the first 7 months, you get past the honeymoon stage. However, 2 years into the relationship and I still think Kane and I are in the honeymoon phase. I love him more and more everyday, and I think it's safe to say that he feels the same. I love that kid so much!
2012 was also the year of health scares. 2012 also marks my very first time in surgery. Long story short - I had a lump on the side of my neck that needed medical attention. I went under the knife to remove the lump for a biopsy. Everything turned out fine and I'm as healthy as a horse!
My Dad, on the other hand, was not as lucky. He also went under the knife mid-2012 to remove a lump in his throat. What was supposed to be a minor surgery, turned into a punctured lung. Till this day, we're not sure how that happened. All I know is that, that was probably one of the scariest and worst moments of my life. To see someone you love so much, someone who has been your hero and your rock your entire life lying helpless in bed with an oxygen tube up his nose was devastating. The heartbreak that I felt was earth-shattering. One thing lead to another and the doctors always came back to us with bad news. All I could do was stay strong for my Mum, but I spent so many nights soaking my pillow in tears. Praise Jesus that he eventually recovered. Praise God.
2012 also saw me getting a couple of new tattoos. My current tattoo count is 3. But it will definitely be increasing!
2012 was also the year where Kane and I were both published in Herworld magazine. Those were fun times, and definitely something to look back on when we're old!
On to work.... I got to say that I had a fabulous time. There are times when the work was indeed very trying and pressurizing. But in general, I think I learned and achieved so much. For the very first time in my life, I produced an entire show. This show even got picked up for a second season! That in itself is amazing. And late last year, I was also given a chance to travel to Shanghai by myself to produce an entire 30min program on my own. The show is going on air this Sunday! And of course, my job has given me the extra perk of meeting tonnes of celebrities, which I am grateful for. It's little things like these that makes the job somewhat more bearable.
And of course, World Stage. Ahhh.... how can anyone forget an experience like that? It was 5 days of zero sleep in KL. Running around like crazy! But at the end of the day, to see that the entire event was so well-received and attended by tens of thousands of people was just amazing. I'm just grateful to be able to be a part of something as big as this. The amount of experience I have gained is priceless. I wouldn't trade this for anything in the world!
My makeup venture has also been good. I've been getting regular jobs at least once a week and I'm happy with the progress I've been making, as well as the little extra cash I can earn on the side. And on a sidenote, in 2012, I also set up my very own makeup blog - http://makeupyrmind.wordpress.com/I think I still have a lot to learn though, and I still have a lot of experience to gain. I'm hoping this makeup venture can continue on in 2013. Here are some of the makeup jobs I did this year:
2012 has been an incredible ride. There were a couple of humps and bumps along the way, but in general, I have nothing but praise for such an awesome year! Obviously, there were times where I cried a lot, but I don't think we should dwell on the negative. Let's put it this way - whatever happened, happened for a reason. I can choose to be bitter about it, or I can learn from it and move on. That goes the same for people who I've chosen to eliminate from my life. And I think I did a lot of that in 2012.
As for 2013, I can only remain hopeful. I don't see how bad it could be, so I believe that it will be even more kickass! And I hope all of you will have an awesome 2013 too! Here's to a new year with new hopes and dreams!
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