2025

Broke my streak of posting it in December, but that’s okay. Which means, I will be posting two blogposts this year (including this one)

2025 was a progressive year, a lot of takeaways and learnings too. It has been a very productive year (+ sleep-deprived 😂) What I achieved in 2025: 

• Staying consistent in my workouts. Completed a full year cycle of working out. Been working out on an average of 5-6 days a week (and showing up after work and weekends when I do not feel like waking up). Hoping to keep this momentum for a long time LOL. Yes, I do take breaks too. 
• ⁠ 2025 was literally my first time traveling to China (cause I was just like.. why not?) Visited major cities such as Shanghai and Beijing and outskirt areas such as Shenzhen, Wangxian Valley, Jiaxing, Suzhou, Tianjin with the same company (yes, I'm referring to you Amanda AHHAHA) Truly a 10/10 vibe for someone that doesn't speak Mandarin. OF COURSE, falling sick in China was one of my bingo card
• On top of that - Hong Kong, Australia (Melbs and Sydney), Phuket. Hiked in Hong Kong cause amazing hiking trails over there, Australia - came back after 3 years. Still a beautiful country with nice markets and food. Stayed in the same Airbnb 3 years ago because it was a memorable stay. Got to spend time with Mum and met my relative in Melbourne, cooked in Sydney and went for sunrise kayaking (supposed to be sunset kayaking but they cancelled on us and compensated us with a sunrise kayaking package so why not take the chance?) 
• Phuket - super last min plan with WX's friend (Yu Xuan was like hey it's $150+ for two ways, wanna go?) but it was a very fun trip (and of course, I fell sick over there too and definitely not in my bingo card 🤡 I spammed lots of seasick meds cause I fell sick the night before going for island hopping. Got to visit a legit Elephant Sanctuary too. 
• Explored 2 Disneylands in 2025 - HK Disneyland and Shanghai Disneyland. I love Shanghai Disneyland because Zootopia. It's truly a vibe.
• Went to Universal Studios Beijing, also a vibe too. Stayed in theme park hotel too (Kung Fu Panda hotel was honestly a vibe) + going for their breakfast buffet was one of the best decision ever!!
• Get to visit one of the seven wonders of the world - Great Wall of China (but the weather was not in our favor). Didn't managed to ride the toboggan due to the weather but at least we made it to the top and saw some cute cats. 
• Signed a lifetime adulting commitment.
• Have been cooking at home.
• Started baking but not consistent. Hoping to bake more in 2026 (and to be less lazy)
• Took a leap of faith of leaving my first job for a better compensation. One of the scariest moves I made but I trust that everything happened for a reason and all these as part of growth. 
• Went back to KL to spend time with my friends and sister (tho I don't go back often due to work and commitments but I'll always try to make time for my friends back home) Man, it is so hard to make friends over here 🤡
• Tried Benihana, pretty good experience (and food)
• First half of the year was the cycling season. Cycled from West to the East (basically the West Side all the way to the airport). 10/10 would do it again 
• FINALLY watched The Phantom of The Opera musical. Missed the one in Sydney when I was there 3 years ago and glad that I managed to catch it over here. Throwback to the days I was so obsessed with POTO back in high school (scored A+ in PMR for English cause of POTO). 
• Went to Singapore Zoo and the other parks within the same area. Basically went there cause of Zootopia and have a kaki to go with. 
• Travelled down to KL to attend one of my close ex-colleague's wedding and meeting with the girls again (rinduuu)
• Celebrated belated Christmas with my friends and sister's family. Trying my best to be present in most of my friends/sister's milestones in 2025.    
• Didn't climb any major mountain this year, just Gunung Ledang (oh this was fun too!! Joined a hiking group that one time and pulled my ex-colleague in cause she was training for Rinjani). Took a 12am overnight bus and hike immediately the moment we reach to the destination. 

Learnings in 2025:

• When you make a choice, commit to it fully, and don't look back.
• Do not give so much of yourself to people who will not do the same for you. I learnt that both ways should feel mutual and not one-sided.
• You do not always have to be the bigger person.
• You will not have closure to everything. The ugly truth is to learn to live with it.
• Surround yourself with the people you can reciprocate the energy to
• Change only happens when you allow yourself to the possibility of it
• Don't be too hard on yourself. You can afford to take some time to take care of yourself
• Stop doubting, you're stronger than what you think.
• Always trust your guts and intuitions. It is usually right. 
• Most importantly, live in the moment. 

Thank you, 2025.