Wow, I can't believe it's almost time to say goodbye to 2023!

My January was amazing!
As most of you know, it was my birthday month. :)
I used to blog about my birthday to remember every bits and pieces of the celebration, and also it's the day I reminded myself that I'm another year older. :)
I just checked my last birthday post was in 2014.
Though it's been 6 years I didn't update my birthday, bu my every birthday, every celebration were surrounded with happiness, filled with laughter, wrapped with joy, blessed with love, and of course celebrated with my fav cake. :)
This year, I told myself I must keep it down in my blog to remember this special day in 2020, because I am turning 40 this year!
I'm so thankful that I had so many beautiful and happiness moments surrounded with people I love the most, my family and friends.
Some of them are really great supporters to support what I love to do, some of them inspired me to be more positive in life, some of them taught me about appreciation of life.
I'm really grateful with everything in my life now.
So, back to my topic of this blog, I had total 6 celebrations this year, with different beautiful people in my life.

Time flies.
Can't believe it is the end of 2019 now.
2019 has been an up and down year for me.
Well, I can't say it is the best, but also not the worst year too.
I'm feeling so glad that I have my family, Lik and friends being with me all the time this year.
Looking back the new year resolution I made for 2019, I think I did most of them, except being an organized person (this probably gonna take another few more years to achieve lol), yet I'm happy that I'm taking my steps to be more socialize and able to communicate well with new people. :)
Writing a year end recap is like a ritual on my blog when it comes to the end of the year, so yea, this year will not be exceptional as well.
I'm going to write about the recap to keep all my memories and some highlights for 2019.
So, here's what I have for my best 2019.

2019 is coming.
It's crazy how time flies.
It seems like it was just yesterday I'm writing about my new year resolution for the year.
If you have been with my blog all this while, you would already know that writing a simple year end recap post is a kind of a routine for me.
I find it is a very good way to look back and see what I've done throughout the year, and reassure what I've achieved in the year with the new year resolutions I set early.
I'm not sure how many of you did really remind yourself about the new year resolution you set early, but for me, I will always look back from time to time to see how far I've gone, what I did and what I did not.
For sure, there are ups and downs in 2018, but still 2018 is one of the great years that I've achieved more than I expected.
As how I did it every year, these are my highlights in 2018. :)

It's nice to have a friend.
Someone to laugh with, talk to and cry with.
The bond of friendship grows from sharing good times, working through some bad times, and caring about the life of another person.
A good friend can be your shoulder to lean on, your helping hand when more than two are needed, your quiet ear to hear a story that you wants to tell.
I always think that a true friend is a priceless gift in our life, and I'm glad that I have received it from both my besties, Kay and Wan.
Both of them are the greatest friends in the world to make my life complete.
People said it's important to have a friend who understands your tears is much more valuable than a lot of friends who only know your smile, and I couldn't agree more.

Oh boy!
First week of January 2018 just passed.
How's everyone's new year eve?
How's your first week in the brand new year?
I was so busy since the beginning of December and just realized I haven't write any new year resolution in my blog yet.
I enjoy writing down the highlights of the old year to recall, not only to recall what I have done in the 365 days, but also hoping for not repeating the same whole shit again in a brand new year.
2017 was good for me, just that I think I didn't really achieve my New Year's resolutions in 2017. :(
Anyway, I'm blessed with everything in the year, no matter it's ups or downs, because I believe all these made me to be a better person.

Gong Xi Fa Cai, everyone!

Too fast!
Time to bid farewell to 2016!
I think I didn't complete many of my new year resolution in 2016.
The biggest accomplishment is my marriage with Lik since I spent almost half years to prepare it. #lol
I didn't go to many places compare to the previous years, just made it to Melbourne, Sydney, Bangkok and Hong Kong.
Well, instead of writing a sum up of my 2016; this year I want to write about my 2017 New Year's resolution.


#1 Travel to more places
I don't have any specific places in my mind now, but I definitely wanna go to Xi An and Shanghai in the next year.
Life is too short for not travelling and explore the world, peeps!


#2 Pick up my reading habit
I only finished one novel so far in 2016. :(
I used to read a lot when I was a child, but not anymore now.
I feel like my brain is getting old, when I will restart my reading habit again?!


#3 Blog more and share more
I love blogging and I really enjoy sharing good things and my thoughts with my words.
Though I'm not a good writer, I'm very happy whenever I received good compliments after people read my blog. #thankyou
In 2016, I received more interesting reviews and events compare to the previous years; and I hope more exciting things are coming up soon!


#4 Keep fit
I know this has been in my resolution bucket list for many years, still this is gonna be my resolution in 2017. :)
I want to go back to do some regular routine exercises in every week.


#5 Learn to slow down my steps
Most of the times, I found myself hurrying too much.
It creates a lot of stress in my body.
I want to take the time in 2017 to slow down the hectic lifestyle and enjoy my life.


#6 Be patient
To be honest, I'm an impatient person.
In this brand new year, I want myself to be more patient.
I want to learn to listen more than talk.


#7 Start my travel diary
I want to do it for long time when I saw many beautiful works out there.
It's quite a big challenge for me as I'm not very good in drawing, as well as being creative.
So, I want to challenge this in 2017.


#8 Gain more readers and followers
One of the biggest challenge of blogging is to gain followers and likes on the social medias.
I hope that I can hit my desired targets with more likes, shares and followers on my blog, FB page, and Instagram.


#9 Earn More
Everyone wants to earn more, so am I! #lol
I wish my business can grow faster so that it helps me to earn more!
No matter what it brings to, I want to earn more than whatever I earned from last year.


#10 Big dream comes true
I have a big dream in 2017, I will announce it when it is officially confirmed.
Not only I hope, but indeed I want to get it so desperately.
Probably this is the biggest dream ever in my life, so keep my finger crossed!


I will make my 2017 new year resolution up to 10 now.
I probably will not achieve all if I list down another 5 or more. #lol
If you haven't make your new year resolution, you can try do it now.
It's fun to see how much you can achieve in a year.
Last but not least, HAPPY 2017 to all of you!
The most important thing is to stay healthy and happy all year long!


Till I see you in 2017 ♥♥♥

Hey guys!
It's been 3 weeks since I updated my blog.
For those who have been following on my Instagram and FB, you guys would probably know that I fall sick after returning home from my Hong Kong trip.
I stayed at home for more than a week, and admitted to hospital.
People asked me about my condition, but sorry that I wasn't exactly sure what's to tell.
Since I am recovering now, so I thought might just sharing this post with you all, as well as a personal review about the Pantai Hospital Bangsar that I stayed for 4 days.



It all started on the last day of my Hong Kong trip.
Me and my sisters thought I was lucky enough as we wouldn't know how will it be if this happened during the trip.
My left face started with pain and swelling, while I was taking the flight back to Malaysia.
It was such a long journey to be back home, although the total flight was just 4 hours, as my face was feeling so discomfort.
On the next day, I went to see my ENT doctor, Dr Chang at Pantai Hospital Bangsar, because I thought the discomfort probably causes of my sinuses and watery eyes.
Dr Chang was shocked to see me with my swollen face.
He asked me to take some strong antibiotics to reduce the infection before knowing the main reason causing it.
I took the antibiotics for 2 days, but condition didn't go so well.
My parents were worried, they asked me to seek advises from our "family doctor", Dr Nadarajah (Consultant Physician & Endocrinologist) at the same hospital too.
He first thought that I may diagnoses diabetes as my father has it.
He gave me stronger antibiotics which he thought that could probably help to relieve while waiting for the laboratory results.
I was happy with the antibiotics as I can see the improvement on my face, also glad that the body check up said that I don't have diabetes.
Truly, it was a bit worrying what if I diagnose with diabetes.



Obviously, things didn't go well.
After taking the antibiotics on the 3rd day, areas around my left eye was swelling badly, with pain, redness and tenderness.
It was getting worse day by day, which makes me most worried about!
This picture was taken on the 2nd day after the antibiotics, my final condition is 10 times worse than this!!!
I patiently wait till the weekend is over, and went back to Dr Nada again.
Everyone in the clinic were shocked when I took down my sunglasses (I couldn't go out without any sunglasses as I'm sure my condition can be frightening).
Dr Nada said he can see the pus is building inside the affected area, that's why the skin is getting red, hard and firm.
Without any discussion, Dr Nada admitted me straight away.


It's not my first time at Pantai Bangsar.
One thing I don't like about it here is the hospital administration.
It consider lucky that it only took me 1 hour plus to get into the ward.
I remembered few months ago, my aunt waited like 2 hours on the wheel chair before she entered to the room.
It's so ridiculous that the patients have to wait for so long to get lay down on the bed.
I think this should be seriously improved!


I was at ward 4.
Nurses and staffs are very friendly, nice, helpful and patient.
Indeed, everyone I met at the eye clinic, operation theater are all very good, except the unfriendly ones I met at the administration counter.
Ultra scan in the afternoon confirmed that there are a lot of pus inside the affected area, and need a minor surgery to drain it out.
Since it happened on my face, Dr Nada recommended a plastic surgeon for me, to prevent any scars.
Dr Kuladeva Ratnam (Consultant Plastic,Reconstructive & Cosmetic Surgeon), is a well experienced surgeon, and he explained that he needs to cut a 0.5cm hole on the affected area to drain out the pus.
What actually causing all this infection is probably because of the blockage of my eye vein and the watery eyes I have.


Food in Pantai Bangsar are so so.
Well, what should I expect as a patient?
But one thing good is the menu has variety choices with Asian, Western, vegetarian, porridge and noodles.
If you want something better, there are Papparich, Starbucks, Subway, Secret Recipe etc at the G floor.
I remember the staff at the Hot & Roll is always very friendly; and trust me, their hot rolls are the best!



Now, I am feeling so much better after the surgery done.
Although the wound and the infection area need time for recovering; at least 3 months for reducing the redness, and a month for the wound healing with the bandage, I think nothing gonna be better than the super red and swelling face.
Anyway, whatever happen, life still goes on.



I want to thank my family.
Their unconditional loves and support are always so warm.
It's really touched to receive daily messages and calls from my both sisters.
I know you all have been worrying about my condition a lot.
I want to thank my hubby, Lik.
He is the one who stay with me to monitor my condition, and pamper me like a princess everyday.
He is the one who transmute my negative to his positive energies.
I want to thank everyone who message me no matter it's on my FB, or Whatsapp.
Thanks for all the encouragement and words of comfort.
I didn't get to reply each messages, but don't worry, I get them all and read them all.


The greatest wealth is health.
So everyone, live healthy!
Cheers!

While everyone were planning for their new year countdown, I am sitting in my room, having a glass of white wine and typing this post.
1 more hour before we say goodbye to 2015, are you guys ready for the brand new year?
Time flies too fast! To be honest, I am not ready at all!
I have too much challenges in 2015, and I really wish my 2016 will be better and more successful!
Same as the previous years, I would like to reveal my highlights from 2015 for today.



#1 I went to Bangkok, Vietnam and GuangZhou for my last business trip in my previous company.
All the trips were very good although it was tiring for sure, but I really enjoyed the process of meeting new people, talking to them and sharing each experiences together.



#2 I visited Kuching 2 times in this year for the best friends' gathering.
Friends come and go, but what we need is those who are sincere to accompany through ups and downs, and I am glad to have them in my life!
Even though we do not meet each other so often, but distance don't fade our true friendship!
Quote said: True friends are like stars, you don't always see them but they are always there! #thisissotrue



#3 Finally I am not single and available anymore!
Me and Lik got married in February 2015.
This year is our 4th anniversary celebration, and next year we are going to have our wedding ceremony.
We are excited to build a family of our own together. #wishusluck



#4 I quit my well-paying job in my previous company.
Making such big decision is not easy since I have been with the company for 7 years plus.
To be honest, it was hard in the beginning, but I am glad that I found the courage to move on!
Thank you so much for always supporting me! You know who you are!



#5 There is a big change in my blogging life.
I have been invited to different events and reviews in this year, and I felt great to be recognized in this industry.
One thing I know for sure is that I really enjoy blogging, it makes me feel absolutely satisfying!
Once again! Thank you very much for all the opportunities!



#6 I can do my own Vlog now!
I feel so proud of myself that I learnt every steps and solved each errors all by myself.
Though I am not as good as the other youtubers, but I believe practice makes perfect.



#7 Couldn't believe that I will fall in love with the K-pop bands until I met Big Bang at their world tour of MADE in 2015.
The concert was the best I've ever been to!



#8 In my 2015 new year's resolution, I said that I want to visit Korea again.
I made it happened in October with my secondary school friends.
Thanks so much for the beautiful trip!



#9 I went to Turkey with my parents right after the trip in Korea.
Turkey trip was really a spiritual experience for me, and it was more excited when I got to explore and uncover the new country together with my parents.



#10 Call me lady boss!
I started my own business which supply all types of uniforms.
Yea! If your company is looking for any uniforms, please do not forget to contact me!



2015 is over!
I am happy to meet everyone in 2015.
I surely have gained something from you all either it is positive or negative which has enforced and reinforced my life.
My new year's resolutions for 2016 are:
#1 My business will grow bigger and faster.
#2 I get more readers and followers to my blog.
#3 I want to travel around the world!
#4 Peaceful world!
#5 All families and friends stay healthy and happy!


Lastly, I hope you all have a blessing and successful 2016!
HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Hello August!
August is not only a brand new month, but also a brand new chapter for me too.
I have quit my full time job, and yeap I am now jobless with so much free time all by myself.
It's a big challenge for me to have such decision, as I have been working there for 7 years plus.
It is not easy to put a full-stop on this job since the 7 years experience had lead me to quite a comfortable zone.
Some friends said that they admire my courage to quit and take on a new journey, YES I kinda agree with it too. #lol



This job consider my first job when I stepped into the payment salary society after I finished my degree.
I was glad that my boss was dare to take me as his staff since I have no "real" experience at my age 27 that time.
I truly appreciate for all the rare opportunity and trust he gave to me throughout the years; traveled to different countries and met different people, worked independently by my own, and built up self-confident in front of the customers and suppliers.
I have to admit that I have grown up so much all the way through these interesting and enjoyable experiences.
Also, to my Dutch partner who worked closely with me everyday; appreciate for all the cares and guidance no matter in my working or personal life; he always acted like my big brother to make sure I am always in a good form.
My heart was truly touched when I received the big bouquet flowers and letters from him on my last day at work.
This is way too much to recognize my works and efforts! #thankyouverymuch
Also, a big thanks to my customers and suppliers who all touching and appreciation emails to me. I am truly blessed with all the warm messages. I seriously didn't know that I was so much been treasured and valued until the day I signed off.



I have no idea what's coming up next on my new chapter, but I would want to take this long break to relax, and enjoy myself.
I know it's gonna be a big move for me no matter I am going for a new job or start my own business; however, I would have faith in myself and I have to truly confident in all that I am going to do.



Well, one chapter has ended, another has begun.
Goodbye to my fruitful 7 years, and I am excited to welcome my new chapter in my life! #bigsmileasalways