Life doesn’t really pause just because you were away.
This morning, it suddenly hit me: I haven’t written my blog for the last day of 2025 yet.
As usual, the year passed incredibly fast.
It feels like I was just sitting down to write the previous recap not long ago, reflecting on another ending, another beginning.
And now, somehow, I’m here again, turning the page to a new chapter.
Sometimes, I really wish time could slow down...Just a little.
So I wouldn’t have to grow up so quickly, and the people I look up to around me wouldn’t grow older so fast either.
I wish there were moments I could pause, to stay a bit longer in the present, before everything quietly moves on.
And maybe that’s why I’m writing this now.
To hold on, even briefly, to what this year meant to me.

I ended the year in Japan, a place I had always dreamed of visiting, and it was also my very first time there.
Each journey reminded me why I love exploring—seeing new places with my own eyes, experiencing different cultures, and stepping outside my usual rhythm, even if just for a while. Those moments away gave me fresh perspectives, quiet joy, and memories that will stay with me long after the trip ended.

This year, I attended quite a number of concerts, definitely more than last year.
Music has always been something that makes me feel alive and genuinely happy, and going to concerts somehow brings back that youthful excitement in me, especially when it’s an artist I truly love.

I got to see BABYMONSTER, NCT DREAM, D.O., Nicholas Teo, and FT Island, who I finally managed to catch live after missing them so many times before. I also attended Park Bo Gum’s fan meeting, and I still can’t quite believe I finally got to see him in person after watching so many of his dramas over the years. And of course, there’s my all-time favourite, Fang Jiong Bin—someone I never get tired of seeing live.

Each concert felt like a reminder of how powerful music can be.
For a few hours, nothing else mattered, just the songs, the atmosphere, and the shared emotions with thousands of others.
These moments weren’t just entertainment; they were little sparks of joy that made the year feel fuller and more alive.

I also had a few small personal wins this year.

I picked up some sports again, like pickleball and reformer Pilates, which reminded me how good it feels to move my body, not for results, but simply for myself.

I also started attending sewing classes.
If you know me, you’d know that I’ve always wanted to be a fashion designer, even though my dad used to reject that idea.
Starting these classes feels like a quiet way of reconnecting with that long-held dream.
I hope that one day, I’ll be able to create and wear outfits that truly feel like me.

There’s still a long way to go. I’ve only attended one class so far, but I want to be more consistent this year and keep showing up, one step at a time.

Besides that, I had another little achievement that made me really proud.

I designed the GD daisy scarf and shared it online, and it unexpectedly went a bit viral.
It was sold to many countries. not just Malaysia, and seeing fans wear it to GD’s concert was something I never imagined.
That moment made me realize that even small ideas, when done with heart, can travel further than we expect.

These may seem like small milestones, but to me, they mean a lot.
They remind me that it’s never too late to start again, and that little dreams are still dreams worth chasing.

As 2025 comes to an end, I feel deeply grateful.

Grateful for the calm days, the small achievements, the moments of reflection, and the courage to keep moving forward; slowly, but surely.

As I step into a new year, I’m setting a few simple intentions for myself. Nothing too big, just gentle reminders of how I want to live and grow:

1. Worry less about the things I can’t control

2. Slow down and truly enjoy the present

3. Be more organized in both life and mind

4. Stop delaying, and start doing

5. Stay consistent in the things I love

Here’s to carrying all of these lessons, intentions, and hopes into the year ahead, with kindness toward myself, and trust in the journey.