2012: Year in Review as Jacyln Ong

As the 2012 closes by, I spend more time looking at my old blogs and wonder what have I done ever since I have stopped blogging. It does bring me to times where I strive on being independent, to be certain of what I want in life. Nowadays, I find myself figuring out what is right or wrong - living practically a limbo-listic life. I find that I need to do something. But have I done anything at all?

So here's to a 2012 review of my life.

1. I left my job of 3 years to dream big
I woke up one day and I realized that I just need something bigger. So I left my beautiful colleagues with a heavy heart.

And I have decided to join the largest IT-shopping site in Malaysia, xxdxx.my. Yes, a big secret it is seeing that I know how they monitor their digital presence :)

But it made me learn, we will meet a lot of people in life. And I was lucky. Because I met the very best.

2. My sad new passport has FINALLY three stamps
I finally figure that passports are like collecting pokemon cards. Only able when you have the cash! haha. I made it to Hong Kong, Bali and Singapore.

And I would say, I am not holding his hands. Just incase David's gf bumps into this photo! lol

I still have a jawline!! So it gives me hope that I have not gone into fatter levels.

And I learn that backpacking isn't that bad. And I am not a princess!!! I am pretty much an adventure princess. So yes, I am more like Xena than Princess Aurora! So I can live in a backpacking hostel! Also one painful lesson - always plan way before you end up in the country.. lol. Don't ask why!

Next stop: Thailand for Bachelorette's and perhaps a trip to Taiwan for a mind break :)

3. I am a Malaysian, who has FINALLY step foot in another state in Malaysia
Yes, I yearn to travel the world but never the ones near me? And so, I set on a road trip to Johor and Penang with my loved ones.

A trip to Penang for a short cultural sight-seeing moment

With a trip to Johor to dramatize my friend's wedding :)

Due to work, we sometimes forget the most simplest things. And we tend to dream about getting whisked away somewhere far, but the truth is. Nothing is ever better than spending time with your loved ones, no matter where you are.

4. I took up an old man sport - Fishing
People cringe at the fact that I love fishing. My girlfriend gave up and said "Hey, here take my boyfriend to fishing too. And remember to give him back for dinner". Yes, indeed fishing has made me a little tanner than I am already.

And this was the very first fish I caught.

And my T-shirt said "Sour Puss", so I believed that it Feng-shui-ed myself to catching that tiny fish! lol. I was pretty sour the whole day to be honest. But it made me learn that we can never get what we want always and if we really wanted something good - perhaps we would need to wait a little longer.

5. I passed my violin exams and joined the Selangor Philharmonics
Countless of errors and finger sprains (if such exist), I managed to get a Grade 4 in violin and well, 2013 will be my Grade 5. Hope it's an improvement that I managed to join the Selangor Philharmonics as well! Exciting :)

And opps, let me play the ukelele. Yes, I am still great at procrastinating.

Okay fine, at least some picture proof that I am still playing my violin :p

Learning the violin is almost impossible at first. But hey, I made it halfway. So it's 3 more grades to go.

6. My beautiful friend, Jill is getting married
We studied and survive college and university together. And for her to get married, well who can ever be happier than her friend? Even happier when she asked me to be her bridesmaid!

7. And I believe that I still look good at parties! 
Never really did wear much make up. Too lazy so practically it's always a Cinderella moment when I am at parties :)

This is before... snooze snoozee...

And walah!!

Owh, still alive~~~~...

To be honest, never learnt anything from putting make up. hahahaha.. but hey, I still have my Miss Melaka wanna-be looks right?

8. I am still the undefeated Drama Queen!
A little over the top and annoying, I am still the Drama Queen among my family, ex colleagues, colleagues and friends! So yes, I feel victorious! :p

And so it wraps my 2012 review. I loved, I learnt and I worked. As the most ungrateful brat everyone knows I am, I know I can do better. You can do better. Everyone can do better. I am never going to give up on myself. And this year 2013, I am aiming for the stars!

Love,
Jacyln Ong