My Year 2010

I didn't travel as much as year 2009 in year 2010. But still, I think I had a good year :)

The last two days of year 2010, let me recall what I did over the entire year.

1. Spent my 2010 new year countdown in Taipei with my family & some of my extended family (3 cousins & my Er Yi). We had lots of fun and laughter, one of my best new year countdown ever.
2. Went to Cameron Highlands with Yee Hau :)
3. Started a daily photo blog from April till July, until I found myself lost of inspiration. But it's really interesting, because I found myself appreciate my daily life even more than ever.
4. Took part in Singapore Blog Award 2010, and unexpectedly got myself into top 3 (based on votes). I didn't win the award, but it was really a great experience that I never regretted for what I did.
5. Got my first very "mempersiasuikan" video interview for Singapore Blog Award 2010!
6. Watched Yo-Yo Ma & Silk Road Ensemble live! Got myself teary, the heart melted when the feelings from the pieces filled the room.
7. Got myself new idol after Silk Road Ensemble concert, Wu Tong. His incredible voice gave me goosebumps!
8. Watch "The Love Violin Concerto" by Tan Dun premier, but what a shame, it wasn't conducted by Tan Dun himself.
9. Went to SiChuan snow mountain in September and teared when I stood under the snow mountain.
10. Realized I need Yee Hau in my life, because he's my "regulator". The two weeks without him, I had a very chaotic life.
11. Went to a coffee tasting class in Starbucks, had 3 cups of coffee in 2 hours and love it!
12. Went to wine tasting class, had 6 glasses red, white and champagne in 2 hours!
13. Made very important decision of my lifetime, and ever since then, I decided to be more spontaneous when I still have the chance.
14. Had a couple of small and warm parties in our messy little flat, love it, and want to have more.
15. Had a couple of glasses of red wine, stayed up whole night to chit chat, and decided to continue the crazy night with a morning jog! At the very same evening, went to Wala Wala for a drink again... A record!
16. Woke up at 10.10am, on my birthday 101010. (not planned)
17. Got an iPhone (my first canggih phone) as birthday gift from Yee Hau :)
18. Learned how to brew fresh coffee because I got a coffee maker set as birthday gift from Da Jie :)
19. One year anniversary for my braces.
20. Ran my Standard Chartered half marathon, not the timing that I wanted, but it's better than my first half marathon and I didn't get knee ache this time. Good enough.
21. For the first time in my life, I got shooed out from airport because of "pest control". Spent two hours sitting on my luggage trolley outside the airport, using free airport Wifi to chat with Yee Hau on iPhone. And that, made my iPhone the best birthday gift ever!
22. Went to Shanghai to spend my Christmas with Kia Hooi. It's a shame we got cheated by weather forecast, there's no white Christmas.
23. Took bullet train for the first time in my life. Travelled 169km from Hangzhou to Shanghai, took me 45minutes only. Top speed 350km/hr. Impressed!
24. Feel sick at Ningbo, and for the first time of my travelling history, I spent most of the time sleeping in the city rather than touring.
25. For the first time of my life, I wanted to go home so badly during a trip. It's most likely due to cold and sickness. Spent a lot of money SMS-ing Yee Hau & my mom during that period of time. Aww...

I think I did a lot more than the above 25 items, but I don't think I can recall them one by one.

I made mistakes along the way. Learned from mistakes and really appreciate the loving people around me (family, Yee Hau, true friends) who pointed out to me.

At age 27, I tell myself I'm still young and should still continue the enthusiasm to learn and enjoy life with full passion. And at age 27, I realized it's so important to know what I really want so that I can work and strive. It's still not too late to realize, I hope.

But most of all, I really want to thank the people around me who make my life so interesting! My family & extended families, Yee Hau, my friends (in real and virtual world) and my colleagues!

Year 2010 had been great, and I believe year 2011 will be better!

Happy New Year everybody!