While this period can still be categorised as spanking brand new year, allow me to wish you HAPPY NEW YEAR!
*pop the confetti poppers & jump & dance*
Ok.. So how was 2013 for me, you might ask?
The first half was ok, the second half was not good. Don't even let me go to the last quarter. I have never seen that level of demotivation at work, not only for me, but the office in general. The indicator was for the first time in almost 10 years no one was in the mood to set up the office Christmas tree, let alone organise the pre-Christmas lunch. Most of us were feeling 'blergh' (If there is such a word) at 'special someone'.
On the personal front, I lost my maternal grandmother in October , beloved uncle in November and my dog Cayramel in December. Hence the silence. Lost my mojo to blog.
By year end, I spent my year end leave not going anywhere but hibernated. Needed to recuperate. So badly.
Having said that, there were good things happening in 2013 too.
1. I did my first landing in May. That was major.
2. I discovered something on Pinterest that I actually practised. It is called the 5-Dollar Saving Plan.
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Basically, every time you get a $5 note, you save it. Do this for a year. I am into my 10th month now, and am so looking forward to end of March 2014 to find out how much I have saved.
For those who finds it challenging to set aside 30% of your paycheck ever month into your saving, try doing the $5 Saving Plan over a period of 1 year. It is do-able. Trust me. I am not able to set aside 30% every month, but this $5 is do-able. Best part you get to 'treat' yourself with it after the end of 12th months. You could deposit it in the bank, or treat yourself with your heart's desire.
3. I learnt the importance of being grateful and trying to look for nuggets of goodness in the dreary of daily life. It really helped when your are overwhelmed by lost of loved ones and work overload.
So, what is my resolutions this year?
I am not sure if you could call it a resolution, but I found it by chance as I was prepping myself for first day of work. It is more of a motto, I guess.
Yes, this is how I intend to start the year. And since this is THE year that hubby and I have been waiting for, it is good to be guided and reminded by this verse as we prepare to enter a new chapter in our lives.
Another quote which is equally important this year is this.
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I hope to see 2014 through the eyes of Ellie Frederickson and carry within me a spirit of Adventure.
Will you join me?...
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