A fresh start.

As we bid goodbye to 2015, 2016 seems like it came a lil' too fast. 

I held my breath as I countdown to 2016. 

It felt so unreal.

One moment, we crossed over another year.

However, each New Year brings us a lil' tiny moment to reflect on ourselves.

"What's your new year resolution?" is a common question that we simply can't avoid on your first meet-ups with friends.

I've got this question from some of my friends, and my resolution this year is perhaps:

"To be a little happier, more tolerant, optimistic & hopeful in life."

2015 was no doubt full of ups and downs for me.

Smiles and joys, sadness and tears overwhelmed me during my graduation and my university days.
Some of the best moments in 2015:

1. Landing my foot in Taipei for the 2nd time with my sissy.

2. Graduating with a Diploma.

One of the proudest moment of my life, was getting my parents to witness the graduation ceremony.

The smiles they had on their faces are priceless.

3. Staycation with my family for the very first time.

Our very first family staycation!

I never thought we would do that but yes we did it, as a family.

Perhaps many more to come?

I really hope so :)

4. Graduation Trip with Winni to the land of Kimchi!

Achieving one of the biggest milestones of our friendship, to travel abroad together.

Cheers to our friendship ahead!

5. My 20th Birthday.

A year closer to reaching 21st.

Struggling with schoolwork, I came home with a surprise birthday cake from my parents!

I didn't expect that after a day of presentation and classes, and I was really glad that my family were there for me all these while :')

And being a huge fan of Gordon Ramsay, Sissy brought me to Bread Street Kitchen by Gordon Ramsay!

Best meal, best night, best company I can ever ask for.

The ambience was amazing, with the fact that we made a reservation at least 2 months prior to the actual date.

The best Fish & Chips I've ever had besides the ones in America.

The tomato sauce was totally out of the world!

Served in a mini jar, the quality was superb.

Young range chicken that sissy ordered!

Fork tender meat with succulent juice.

Chicken lovers, this is for you.

And to one of the best sissy nights together <3

6. Trip to Seoul for the 2nd time with my family.

Same destination, different company.

The moments and memories that we have created together is something that can never be replaced.

I had one of the best experience at KPOP Live, a hologram concert concept.

Thanks to Bora for getting me the tickets!

Despite visiting Seoul twice in a year, I'm glad that each visit brought me a surprise when I revisited the places.

Mum and I basically stuffed ourselves silly with all that kimchi that we could get, while Dad will be exclaiming the spiciness of it.

And mum would somehow be complaining about the weather, while we would go, "Ohhh, so cooling!"

That's my family.

Laughs.

2015 was eventful, and facing all that challenges, I have learnt how to be more determined in my goals and decisions that I have set for myself.

What the others say are advices and opinions, and no doubt, one day I may regret not heeding their advices.

But to think about it again, am I going to make myself regret for not listening to my own mind and soul when making decisions?

Even if I have made the decision that is best for me, am I going to be happy about it?

I doubt so.

And that's what I want to achieve: To start listening to my heart more often, doing what I really want to do and achieve in life.

We live for ourselves, not for the others.

Your happiness is yours, and no one can take it away from you if you decide not to give yourself happiness.

But never forget to stop someday and look back.

"Are you doing things right or wrong?"

That is a question that I have to ask myself constantly.

In 2016,

I hope to achieve my goals and reach my dreams ultimately.

Perhaps this is one big motivating factor for me in 2016.

I would love to thank my family and friends around me who showed me support for my decisions.

Special thanks to my Simpsons family, my cousins, Rengie, Jiaen, Winni, Irdina, Shu Ting, Sharlene, Swee Teng & many more.

Thank you for being there for me when I was down and helpless.

Right now, I'm much stronger, determined and affirmed in my choices and I've never felt any happier than now :)

Thank YOU, YOU & more YOU(s).

2016 will be better, happier and one that I am looking forward to.

May 2016 be the best for all of us, & not forgetting to give back to the people around us.

Stay positive & cheerful always,

cynnie.