Ooops, sorry for the lack of updates the past few weeks. Okay, not really sorry because I’ve been spending most of my time away from the Macbook and dedicating it to awesome people.
Went for my first trip of the year to Batam with Auch and Hanisa, the former I met once or twice and get updates via Instagram and latter, an old friend I haven’t seen in the longest time. It was an awesome trip spent eating, relaxing, shooting air guns and playing Jenga in the middle of the night while laughing at Hanisa who was super committed to her pilates routine. Basically, by the end of the week we learnt more about one another than we ever had and ever will. Hope to spend more time with them, though!
Spent the weekend at home, but not at home. Busied myself with random get togethers, and rock climbing! Hadn’t rock climbed since I was 15 and I had a merciless (yet supportive) belayer who threw me into the deep end of the pool, I mean, climbing wall. Ming didn’t let me start with the easiest; I jumped two sub-levels up and KILLED IT. Here’s to more sporting activities this year to keep my muscles active and not let me curl up in the corner writhing in agony after any intense activity. After rock climbing though, went to meet Mr Ummar and had a BBQ/steamboat dinner. Of course, we do physical activities not to lose weight.
The year is still pretty new and I’ve been consciously trying to put some of my bad habits to sleep and cultivate new ones. Right now, I’m just throwing things out… literally. I cleared out 1/4 of my desk when I was home last week and I hope to create a dent when I get home next week. One does not need that much stationery on the desk.
I need to get started on the wall behind my desk as well. I stripped down all my old photos and tacked up the Scratch Map Amanda gave me last year. Other than that it’s pretty bare. All in good time.
Plus, I’ve been actively trying to cut down on the amount of junk I buy while at work. Junk means unnecessary items, food and other stuff. I used to come out of the supermarket arms laden with food I thought I’d eat, especially in Japan.. with all the good stuff from the kombini. Less junk, more money saved up!
2015 will be the year of preparation for what’s to come in 2016. I have things up my sleeves that I want to achieve and to do so, I’ll need lots and lots of preparation. Saving up a ton makes up a huge part of it, but research is key as well. This year will be my work hard, save harder and try to squeeze some travels in between kinda year. Let’s see by the end of this year how many things I can tick off my list. EXCITES.
Lastly, my Turkey trip travelogues are works in progress! February will be completely dedicated to sharing my experiences with you. So stay tuned! Meanwhile, I am going to enjoy the rest of my work trip. We’re going to KOBE tomorrow! Right now, I am going to have to drag myself out of bed and go to work. Sigh.
