Exciting 2026.. Thankful 2025

2025 Resolutions:

- well well.. health is troubling.. 

- checked

- checked. love our new home

- 50% checked

- 2 planned vacays (Harbin, Eastern Europe), 3 impromptu vacays (LA, Paris, Chongqing-Zhangjiajie)

- keep calm (let's try again for another yr)

- checked

2025 had been a blessing in disguise ^^

Things have been placed in the right directions 

Started the year with lots of unpredictable... work disaster, bad relationships, bullying episodes

All turned out well.. finally a great 2 months break from work, settling in our new cozy home, started a home biz selling caramel apples which tasted delicious, enjoyed the first trip with my sis to CQ-ZZJ, fulfilled my wish to bring the girls to LA Disneyland at the highest cost efficiency, finally landed in a position at a direct platform, qq learnt how to appreciate herself more

Being 40 seems insecure at first.. the scariest is the part where my health deteriorates to the stage where I cant function properly for months.. maybe I shouldn't have ignore the early signs 

Punished way too hard for my ignorance.. money wise.. mentally too :(

A very real and hard way to learn how to love myself more which has been the toughest thing to me since young

And then comes an addiction out of nowhere.. simply lasted for way longer than it should

weak excuses have been leaving it hanging 

cruel truth didn't end it either.. like a thorn stuck in the flesh

bleeding slowly.. hurting in pleasure..

probably the best thing that happened in 2025.. yet it's also the opposite..

sooner or later.. it's gonna end

2026 Resolutions:

- be healthy, happy, wealthy and stunning

- lotsa quality time with fam 

- change a new and higher income job

- vacays (looking fw to see Northern lights)

- stay calm (ok, gonna give it another go)

- raise my girls to be wonderful ladies

- truly love myself

Fruitful year. Grateful for 2024 and hopeful for 2025!!!

2024 resolution review:

- checked. still can't believe we did it. super excited :D
- i guessed ;p 

- yeah!!! promoted ^^

- yup. 200%

- vacays: Mongolia expedition, sisters' trip to Bali, fam trip to Maldives and (upcoming) Seoul. same this year, lotsa of biz trips but visited new cities like Hanoi, GZ and SH. so.. not complaining >.<

- failed

- aced it

Mainly focusing on work which takes more attention than before due to the new position. Pat on my back for the negotiation. As it has been my standard, I will not overpromise which leads to disappointing deliverables. Things shall stay this way till I grab the chance to move on. Been through a tiny episode in people mgmt, I realised that I should always stay neutral physically and emotionally. Nothing matters, it is just work in the end. Nobody matters.

Mongolia expedition: Never been in such a position in my life before. First time using nature toilets (still not used to it after 11 days), riding a horse for hours up and down snowy mountains to stay w reindeer nomads, poor living conditions w no running water and electricity, surviving the chilly nights by burning coals. Once in a lifetime experience, I will never forget the quiet and peaceful environment, the billions starry night and the unexpected encounter w wild camels. Gain a new friend too. 

Checked a few places on my list like SH and Maldives. Though there will always be hiccups here and there, but I overcame them eventually. *grin*

Other things worth mentioning: 

- Cloud ocean in ubud

- double rainbow outside the seaplane

- snorkelling and semi-sub in Maldives

- roaming alone on the streets in SH and Taipei

- sled ride on Khuvsgu frozen lake

- hiking (super slippery) Uran Togoo volcano (i managed to climb up to the top *phew*)

- went to Andy and Jay concerts in the same month

Final year in my 30s, I have been through a lot of ups and downs and learn that I can do everything w/o anyone by my side. Escaped the depressing situation and build a new home. Faced my inner demons once again while fixing Charlotte's physical issue and conquered it tgt w my fam. Great achievements accomplished too: 2 beautiful girls, great career, be a modern and wealthy lady, finally a home owner, checking my list of desired cities, gaining extraordinary experiences. Though still having lots of health issues, I am managing it for now. 

Looking forward to a mature and gracious big 4~

2025 Resolutions:

- be healthy, happy, wealthy and stunning

- lotsa quality time with fam 

- smooth move and stay cozy in our new home

- secure a new and higher income job

- vacays (alr planned a bday trip)

- keep calm (let's try again for another yr)

- raise my girls to be wonderful ladies

Memories & new experiences gained in 2023. Looking fw to 2024!

2023 resolutions 

- Be healthy and exercise regularly 

try harder next year :/

- Love my little happy family 

checked

- Spend quality time with Ah yi, 3.1 and monsters 

checked

- Be a great and hot mummy 

checked

- Earn more $$$ and maintain WLB

50% becos i worked like no tmr this yr

- Be and love myself 

checked

- Many vacations 

May/Jun in Perth, Jul in Greece & Istanbul, Oct in Taipei, Dec in Khao Lak 

plus lotsa of business trips -.-

- Raise my girls to be wonderful ladies

checked

Reflection time..

Grateful for an awesome year filled w more ups than downs. Work is tough with great expectations and stress from every directions. Hanging on till next opportunity arise. Never give up to earn more. Family quality time spent wisely and creating lotsa wonderful memories. yq adapted well in primary school and picked up piano like a breeze all on her own. qq practise her dance like a pro and grew taller this year.

I enjoyed me-time during girls trips. been to new places and checked some of the boxes my to-do list. many more to go next year.. 

2024 resolutions: 

- buy a new condo

- be healthy, happy and wealthy hot lady

- promotion and/or change a better job

- lotsa quality time with family

- vacations 

- keep calm

- raise my girls to be wonderful ladies

Goodbye 2022! Grateful for all the new adventures and achievements! Looking fw to a great new beginning in 2023!

Time to reveal some results and reflect on myself.. 

2022 resolutions 

 - Be healthy and exercise regularly 

A: Arghh.. started well.. but barely moved due to long hours of wfh. F9 for sure.. :( 

Besides, I have got covid and frequent terrible headaches. Last 2 weeks of the year, I m down w virus infection and lost my voice for a few days + swollen eyes.. Still coughing badly now.. When can I ace this resolution.. I guessed I gotta work even harder.. 

- Love my little happy family 

- Spend quality time with Ah yi, 3.1 and monsters 

- Be a great and hot mummy 

- Earn more $$$ 

- Be and love myself 

A: 200% through the rooftop *grin* 

- 1-2 vacation (fingers crossed) 

A: Girls trip to Frankfurt, Paris and Amsterdam in May, Bangalore and New Delhi in Sep, HCMC in Nov, Ko Samui and cruise in Dec. 

New cities which I havent been to before.. And checked my dream destination, Paris!!! Wohoo~ 

 - Raise my girls to be wonderful ladies 

A: In progress.. 

 - Complete my short story 

 A: After 20 years and with 20K+ words, it s done and printed. So proud of myself.. :D 

New goals for 2023..

2023 resolutions 

- Be healthy and exercise regularly 

- Love my little happy family 

- Spend quality time with Ah yi, 3.1 and monsters 

- Be a great and hot mummy 

- Earn more $$$ and maintain WLB

- Be and love myself 

- Many vacations 

- Raise my girls to be wonderful ladies

Published.. after 20 years..

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