Auf Wiedersehen 2012

2012, the year I wanted to be where I am now. Achieving my personal goal I secretly planted 4 years ago. I have actually secretly liked the language, Deutsch but was never strong or motivated enough to pursue it. 

2012, the year I left my job. My ex-job felt too easy and I could juggle it with ease although it actually requires 2 person to do it. I was proud of my effectiveness at work, despite the workload kept increasing on my plate. I wish I could work on customer development and revenue, but it would take up time and I don't have time with that much of workload on hand. You want more of me? Don't give me 2 persons job then. Bonus of 3+ months felt super good, but I want to break dad's record. One day dad. I will ;) 

2012 was a tough decision year. I want to be with all my loved one, I am greedy. I was worried of leaving mummy dearest at home, with no one to keep her company.  It was a relief that now both the brothers are keeping an eye of Mum and Dad. You see, they both (parents) can be stubborn and forgetful sometimes about their health and well-being. Nevertheless, they both are  supportive and understanding parents, I can't ask for more :)   

2012. I honestly do not know what to expect from this decision. Excitement, anxious, fear, happy, stress, reluctance, curiosity, contented,... They jumbled all over in my head and heart and pops out to say hi to me from time to time. 

2012. I was discipline with my diet and living habit, myself. I worked on my well-being, punctuality, Deutsch, health, food cravings. I felt healthy,.. better. Yes, I was loosing weight slowly. My motivation was never about the numbers shown on weighing scale. I don't have one at home anyway. It was all about feeling good, feeling fresh. I, achieved it :) 

2012, a trip I was looking forward to very much, to spend time with friends, discovering new place and learning new culture; and I had to forgo it. Probably the one thing I regretted last year. 

2012, being with him, to be near him, spending our first Christmas, New Year Eve, learning how to live with each other, appreciating moments spent, contented. So thankful to have this opportunity. Looking forward to second Valentines and his birthday :)  

2012 - self study, making notes, taking a test ..it was 3 years since then. Its been so long since I studied for a test. Writing with pencil and pens. Using highlighters, sharpener, eraser. The nervous feeling was alil overwhelming. Passing the entrance test on the spot!! How lucky *breaths*

2012, being a student. Carrying a heavy schoolbag (so old school) filled with so much books! I don't remember carrying so much books back then in high school or in USM. There was a textbook, grammar book for reference, small dictionary, blank note book, mini planner. Its really heavy!! Packing lunch. Learning more about others culture. Speak more Deutsch. 

2012 self to eat my very first Lebkuchen (Nurnberg's famous for) and Currywurst (Germany's typical dish). To drink Glühwein, which was warm.  

2012 New Year's Eve, walking along the street that smells like smoke and beer. The view of the whole sky filled with fireworks was mesmerising , till I forgot to take pics of it. Oops. 

Überhaupt, 

This adventure, the step I have taken; so far it has been good. I do what I could, give it my very best, to gain as much as possible from this journey. To achieve my personal goal. 

2013? It's probably about about working even harder and taking my chances. Endurance. Courage. Independence. Embracing. Discipline.