I always feel like I'm re-emerging from death itself whenever I blog again. It's like, surprise, I'm alive and back, and a collective gasp of surprise-mixed-with-pleasure should follow, ideally.

Firstly, happy new year everyone, it has been a hell of a year, 2011 was. Moments that will define my life for a long time to come. The many memories made, people who have come and gone, achievements and mistakes learned from, and the process of growing into my own person.

Work-wise, I'm starting to get an idea of what is expected of me, after one year plus in. There was a lot I had to figure out on my own at first, but I survived that, and I continue to learn, with the help and counsel of those who have been there before me. It's encouraging when these people take time off their busy schedule for me, which always has the added side-effect of stressing me out slightly. But I know that, regardless of whether I'm ready or not, I've got to step up.. and I won't say that I definitely can, but I'm doing my best, and I hope that'll be enough to pull me through.

Enough serious talk! Lol. Please excuse me, work has taken up a significant part of my life. :p

I turn 24 soon! (:
Mixed emotions.. but I can't wait.
The birthday I almost didn't have..

And so, because I said enough serious talk, I have run out of things to talk about lol!
(Actually I just got lazy haha)

I leave you with a comment my sis said, and until next time, have an awesome 2012!

Sis: You don't need makeup to be pretty.
Me: Awwww, really?? :D
Sis: Yeah, you need LOTS of makeup to be pretty! Kekeke!
Me: =.=

Thirteen years of netball.

Six months of full-on training, with an incredibly awesome and talented team, an experienced coach, and a fitness trainer who pushed us (sometimes bordering on torture lol) during 'happy ending's and fitness trainings.

Two days of extreme stress and nervous energy, three respectable opponents and one close final match later.. we've done it.

Champions.

While driving around in the city, the boyfriend and I spot some policemen standing randomly around.

Him: Must be catching immigrants.
Me: Yup..
Him: Better lock the door in case they catch you *locks the door*
Me: What, back to China?
Him: No, back to Heaven.

I think my exact reaction was "Aww- ... wait a minute, that's so cheesy!!" hahaha. I swear he comes up with the randomest things. :)

It seems like I begin each post this way, but as we haven't exactly have had a post since late 2010, I guess it warrants saying:

It's been awhile.

Since then till today, so so much has happened. I don't even know where to begin. I guess I should start with the most obvious, which is that work has taken up my whole life. Perhaps that is not wholly true, as I still have weekends and late nights off, when it is not finals. Finals are a story on its own, and should not be thought of if one wants to get a good night sleep tonight.

Although, life gets better when you have juniors. Hehe. ;)

Now, you mustn't think that I bully them. I don't. I swear. I remember being a new joiner like it was just yesterday, and I do for my juniors what I would have wanted my seniors to do for me back then: understand that I am totally and completely blur.

Not that everyone is as lost as me, but it's good to assume the worst case scenario, don't you think? :p

Throughout the year, I have met and lost friends. Grown closer and grown further apart, sometimes not even knowing the reason, but just accepting that people come and go.. being too proud to beg, and unable to find a reason to. I came close to losing a loved one, and have lost a loved one.

I have been given more nicknames to add to my ever-growing list, such as "Unstoppable" and "Siti", which I do not want to elaborate on lol. I have seen and experienced a little of life beyond reach, and have a newfound tenderness for penguins and bunnies. I've started playing netball again, had the most fun training at the most opportune time, and have had my car towed.

In short, I've grown, even if just a little.

And the memories that came with it.. :)

hi everyone! just wanted to keep this blog alive so.... HELLO!!!!