Hello 2017!
Taking the time to pen (more like type) down and wrap up
my 2016.
It is never easy to start something, especially the
opening to a blog posts (LOL!) But nevertheless, I shall start somewhere.
My favorite quotes of the year goes to “It always seems
impossible until it’s done” Nelson Mandela.
So in early 2016, I actually decided to sign up and
learn scuba diving! Very fortunate to meet the lovely instructor Kimmy and
my fellow course mates. Thanks to Yvonne whom actually asked if I’m
interested, without any thought I just said “yes” and I dint regret my yes.
My first pool class experience wasn’t that great, because it was the time
of the month and it wasn’t very comfortable for me personally. Ended up I had to do another class, in order to qualify and
ready for the open sea class – and yes I passed it with flying colors! And
the rest is history.
First experience to dive in the open sea was … no doubt
nerve wrecking, I have so many thoughts running through my head, a lot of
what ifs, and what’s going to happen and etc. But as soon as I got used to
the water, the waves and the breathing – it all just falls into place.
Especially when I see the fishes! Like OMG!! Of course I can’t scream under
water, but was screaming in my mind like 2 years old who’s so excited to do
something new for the first time.
I did multiple dives throughout the year. And I did not
join my course mate when they continued the advance class, as the timing
wasn’t so right for me. But I shall make it happen in due time.
I also went for my first 法會 in Taiwan. It allows me to meet so
many great and kind dharma brothers and sisters. And my mou-liu group was
formed. * haha it was definitely a great experience, for me spiritually and
also mentally. And we got to do some sightseeing and walked around Alishan.
Then I had the change to visit Shanghai thanks to my
ever generous company trip. I’ve been there once, long time ago when I was
in F3 if I’m not mistaken. The only thing I remember from then was, we
visited the Shanghai ocean aquarium where I saw penguin for the first time
and rode on the boat for the sightseeing at the bund! That was so long ago.
But the itinerary was different this time, short but good trip. Went up to
the Oriental Pearl Tower and braved myself to stand on the transparent
observatory deck – it wasn’t as high as Burj Khalifa but this time it’s
TRANSPARENT!! Damn I was scared as F! But still did it anyway, despite the
wind and coldness brrr.
Then I was in Vietnam again, with my travel clique and it’s
all about the FOOD lol. Then I went to Singapore to meet my baobei, and
also to attend the pottery class I registered to. It was a 3 hr class at a
home studio; the host did an introductory to how they started their journey
and taught us the basics and let us tried on the wheeler. So exciting, and I
quite enjoy the wheeler and I’m glad that my bf enjoyed it as much as I did.
Passed 3 out of 6 ANZIIF paper, so 3 more to go. Handed over company sports club to the new committee, so no more supervising or planning for the next 2 years hooray!
All in all, 2016 was also a good year! Will continue to make the years ahead great, and hopefully the same goes to everyone :)
May the new years of roosters brings prosperity to you and everyone around you with abundance of new opportunity, challenges, success and also the agility and determination to conquer it.
XOXO
Lisa
19.1.17
