2014 definitely was not an easy year for me, getting used to singapore, adapting back to the lifestyle, work and even the cultural difference singapore is compared to australia.. i will not deny i struggled quite abit and from there i became a different person just so i can try to please the people that were surrounding me. i stuffed myself with work and tried to remain as busy as i could so i would not have to face the reality of the world out there.
besides all those, i had to deal with my grandma having a fall in late January and was hospitalized for close to a month, and mom being diagnosed with cancer around the same period. having to juggle work, hospital visits and making sure mom is not over worked at home on a daily basis was not an easy task. following after that mom had her operation and had to go through radiation for a few weeks daily.. seeing her tired and in pain was not a scene one would like to see. but thankfully, mom recovered and is well.
after that school kept me busy for a good couple of months, from sparks accreditation, to audit checks, k2 recording, practices and rehearsals for concert started and there went another wave of stress periods.
in november, mom made a trip to Israel but at the same time… dad fell into major depression and i had to once again juggle work and making sure he is eating his meals and medicine regularly, that he is alive and well while i am at work and making sure i get back home in time for him for dinner.
just when i thought all was well and yay the year is ending.. the day i left for my korea trip, news of my grandmother passing had to come on the same day. Helplessness just came onto me, as much as i wanted to be home with my family, to help and support.. the thought of going to Korea was also holding me back. after all the anticipation of going away and having the final getaway for the year… with a unsettled heart, the decision was made to stay on for the trip..
but despite all these that has happened over the year. i am thankful that i ..
1) managed to go on 4 trips around asia + Australia (BKK, Montigo, Perth, Korea)
2) Survived ONE WHOLE YEAR of full time work!
3) had a class i could call my own in the last 3/4 of the year.
4) had enough money to survive month to month
5) got closer to my sister + extended family got closer to one another.
6) my family is still intact despite all that has happened.
7) for friends and family who was always there to help, lead and guide when things got rough and help was needed.
8) served in ministry for 1 year, and parents/helpers are open to us being in the room.
9) being able to form friendships at work.
10) getting a brand new camera of my choice.. and paying only a fraction of the retailing price.
As much as in dreaded 2014 and could not wait for it to end…. Here’s to a even greater, better 2015! (:
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