Can't believe it's new year again. I have been telling friends that 2012 ended too soon and all of them felt the same way I do! To say I have achieved nothing at all is completely wrong because just last September, I decided to finally take the risk to leave my comfort zone and start doing what I really want to do with my life — designing, which also indicates leaving my loved ones and started a life on my own.

Skyscrapers, busy traffic, air pollution etc. Being back in the city after 2 years feels so different. So much has changed here, included myself. When I was a student, I spent most time hanging out after classes and have weekend plans sorted out way earlier. This time, I spend my weekdays working and just staying at home during the weekend. It's a different type of productivity I'm trying to accomplish here. I started to enjoy my life from a different point of view. That's the very reason we decorated this apartment like a home than a lifeless hostel.

Anyway, I wanna thank whoever offered helps and supports along this journey, especially during my first month here. It was a tough one. I couldn't have come this far without anyone of you, especially friends staying so far away but they never fail to be there for me. Thanks to smartphones and Whatsapp so we can stay connected every single day.

After endless rantings to my close friends about how badly I want to quit my job(seriously, I have been whining about it ever since I started working 2 years ago!). I finally threw in my resignation letter 2 days ago. It took me lots of courage and determination but it was such a big relief to me, even though my financial situation at the moment is not being supportive.

One fine day my brother suddenly said to me: "Take it slow, Jie. you can't rush this kind of thing."

Some of the photos taken on my last trip to Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam. Love how the blue tone turned out that matches the whole Vietnamese feel. I think it was the slide film effect.

This was our first ever trip together. It's always nice and comfortable to be in a country where everyone speaks and understands your language. I get surprised everyday by how impolite and loud some of the locals can be. We stayed in a really old building(looks more like abandoned building) strategically located in the centre of Mongkok, only stones throw away from MRT so it's very convenient, especially with 7-Eleven, McDonalds and a Chinese cafe that operates 24-hours downstairs.

We didn't really prepare a full trip itinerary, but Disneyland is definitely a must-go for us. So touched and surreal seeing all the Disney characters right in front my eyes, happily waving at us and dancing. And then the fireworks at the castle. Everything was so unbelievably magical..

I've had a whole week of holidays and it was a very productive one. First 3 days spent with Daniel because he came here for a short vacation, then bro and aunt's family were here for the next 3 days. We had BBQ at the beach and dad's early birthday celebration at home.

It's been a whole 7 days of beers/liquors(and lack of sleep). I spent so much time with Evon more than I can imagine. Thankfully there were all good times. We were celebrating Peyling's 21st birthday at Bali last night, it was perfect. When the clock strikes twelve, 2 gentlemen walked her down to the aisle surrounded with candles to her birthday cakes then as she blows off the candles, there were fireworks set just next to her by the river. Everything was beautifully planned.

Finally back at work this morning, back to my normal & healthier routine — 8 to 5 working hours, endless OT, movies/drama marathon.