By Now I think everyone had enough of the New Year, New Me post don't worry I will try my hardest not to do that here. Instead I would like to recap a little on the year that was.
2016, whew, insert hand swiping my forehead here. Let's see, how many time did you sing Closer by Chainsmokers? What was your favorite movie? I like Civil War but Suicide Squad gave me a fun memory. What was your biggest project completed?
First and foremost my theme song for 2016 is "Thank you for the broken heart" by J. Rice. If you're reading my previous posts, well, thank you, but it doesn't take a genius to know that I had a heartbreak but I have to thank it because it opened a lot of doors for me. It wasn't a bitter break-up but just as others, it was sad. It happened at the start of the year which I think was good because it gave me a chance to revisit my goal for the year and what I really wanted.
So drum roll please...
On door no. 1, I had a chance to reconnect with families and friends with highlight on the family side. So all those reunions and birthday that I secretly dread actually became an opening for realizing that I have fun and loving cousins. I realized that we are more matured with concrete goals in life. Family reunion isn't just every Christmas but everytime our schedules would meet. The food isn't just the usual Spaghetti but the alcohol content on our drink are being checked too.
Part of reconnecting with cousins is also realizing that well, I was more of an older sister now, having to treat them once in a while. Like I said, I love their company so I really don't mind. I realize that it's happier to see their happy faces than worrying if I'll enjoy it because in the end, I actually enjoyed it.
I had some foodventures with friends which I longed planned to do.
On door no 2, I told myself I will be a btter version of myself starting with my weight. I was so proud of myself to be losing 10 kilos in eight months. I know those of you who are gym buffs and health concious this is a small number but for someone who hates walking and loves cake this is a big sacfrice. Losing weight and trimming a few inches on my waistline means I have to cut down food intake started doing calorie counting. I started with 1500 kcal a day for a month, trimmed it down to 1400kcal then to 1300kcal until I mantained a healthy 1000kcal a day. I targeted a 20 minutes workout everyday which sometimes results to an hour or two depending on what I am watching. For eight months I mantained the minimum of 20 minutes workout. And I am happy that it wasn't just me seeing the result.
The last door but my biggest and most important project for the year was to visit my sister in England. I'm very pleased to anounce that I am writing this entry on her laptop, in her house, sitting on her dinning chair. Waaaaaaaa!!! okay, okay, let me try to calm my fingers before it typed away. Initially I will be visitng for two months, I will just finish my suster's partner's birthday party and my sister's birthday then I will flying back home. But, it turns out, I love being with my sister. It's not a surprise actually, we're very close, you see, but she is my best friend, the only person who knows me in and out, the only person I can cry to. So I took a leap of faith, I resigned from my job to stay here for another two months. Which is worth it, every penny saved, every weight gained and even the ache on my feet when walking around tour sites.
The trip to England ticked off a lot of things on my list. Castles,Castles and Castles. I'm fascinated with the rich history of England so I enjoyed touring the Castle ruins like Castle Acre and Castle Rising. I went to see the Royals in Sandringham on Christmas Day and got interviewed by BBC, again, inserting my silent scream here. I went to see Shakespeare's place and visited the Harry Potter studios. I got teary eyed when I saw Big Ben and the London Eye because these are the pictures you see on Instagram usually and it feels surreal seeing them in person. To be standing just a few inches from them gives you that feeling of happiness and gratitude and makes you want to scream. OH MY GOD I AM HERE! There's a history lecture that I enjoyed during our Cambridge punting. I did a lot selfies with the wax figures. And let's not forget the parties I've been to, my sis and I counted this last night, 20 parties in the four months I am here. Imagine 20!
I surely love the gorgeous autumn color, I took a lot of pictures of that. The frost on the ground and plants during winter that of course I took a photo of in my jammies with hat or jumpers on, because I was too excited to put it on.
I danced, I sang, I hosted a party program. Oh those four months, I gained lots of friends, learned a lot from the poeple here, some of which became an inspiration.
But four months isn't enough and there are plenty fo reasons to come back.
so, yes, 2016, you were awesome to me. You gave me a renewed reason to set goals a new perspective in life and a new found self.
I am leaving UK soon and that's where I am personally ending my year and once I land back home I need to start planning how awesome 2017 will be.
2016, whew, insert hand swiping my forehead here. Let's see, how many time did you sing Closer by Chainsmokers? What was your favorite movie? I like Civil War but Suicide Squad gave me a fun memory. What was your biggest project completed?
First and foremost my theme song for 2016 is "Thank you for the broken heart" by J. Rice. If you're reading my previous posts, well, thank you, but it doesn't take a genius to know that I had a heartbreak but I have to thank it because it opened a lot of doors for me. It wasn't a bitter break-up but just as others, it was sad. It happened at the start of the year which I think was good because it gave me a chance to revisit my goal for the year and what I really wanted.
So drum roll please...
On door no. 1, I had a chance to reconnect with families and friends with highlight on the family side. So all those reunions and birthday that I secretly dread actually became an opening for realizing that I have fun and loving cousins. I realized that we are more matured with concrete goals in life. Family reunion isn't just every Christmas but everytime our schedules would meet. The food isn't just the usual Spaghetti but the alcohol content on our drink are being checked too.
I had some foodventures with friends which I longed planned to do.
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| Rib City Menu |
On door no 2, I told myself I will be a btter version of myself starting with my weight. I was so proud of myself to be losing 10 kilos in eight months. I know those of you who are gym buffs and health concious this is a small number but for someone who hates walking and loves cake this is a big sacfrice. Losing weight and trimming a few inches on my waistline means I have to cut down food intake started doing calorie counting. I started with 1500 kcal a day for a month, trimmed it down to 1400kcal then to 1300kcal until I mantained a healthy 1000kcal a day. I targeted a 20 minutes workout everyday which sometimes results to an hour or two depending on what I am watching. For eight months I mantained the minimum of 20 minutes workout. And I am happy that it wasn't just me seeing the result.
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| Big Ben and the peeking London Eye |
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| Bob Marley's wax |
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| Castle Acre and The Priory |
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| Skit in Stratford-upon-Avon where Shakepeare was born |
I surely love the gorgeous autumn color, I took a lot of pictures of that. The frost on the ground and plants during winter that of course I took a photo of in my jammies with hat or jumpers on, because I was too excited to put it on.
I danced, I sang, I hosted a party program. Oh those four months, I gained lots of friends, learned a lot from the poeple here, some of which became an inspiration.
But four months isn't enough and there are plenty fo reasons to come back.
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| from one of the parties I'been to |
I am leaving UK soon and that's where I am personally ending my year and once I land back home I need to start planning how awesome 2017 will be.
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