PEOPLE MAKE ME TALK: December 2013

2013 has been a long, long ride. As each month passed, I wondered what the hell have I been doing?? I never got an absolute answer. Well, at least not until I moved to Sarawak. Anyway, this is just a recap of events throughout the year:

1) The year started with a bottle of red wine and obviously a massive hangover the next day. =)
2) A pinch of romance which lead to a dead end
3) Two good friends of mine got their marriages nullified
4) Many other friends got married and continued to breed
5) A reunion + roadtrip
6) The trip to Singapore and Tulipmania
7) Worked, worked and worked even more
8) The monthly makan and movie with awesome friends from LWEH
9) The talks with OSH
10) The first run
11) The Monday dinners with Pitz
12) The arrival of Hey U =P
13) The hangouts, late night convos and booze with those who mattered most
14) The wedding and family matters
15) The accident and the gas tank incident
16) Grandma's sudden passing
17) The job offer
18) The resignation
19) Departure to Sarawak
20) THE REALITY SLAP
21) The first ever football match in stadium

Of course, I will definitely elaborate on that reality slap. Like duh! Yes, I left my super awesome life, family and friends in Penang for a job in Sarawak. A job that I have been applying for the past 5 years without fail. The first month was a living hell. Loneliness struck to the core. NOT A DAY passed without shedding tears. Homesick. I have always believed in 'Alone doesn't mean lonely' but this place has proved me otherwise. When you are ALL ALONE, loneliness will eventually set in. I longed for someone to just ask whether I have eaten or how did the day go? I realised I have taken these little things for granted. I never did respond well to these questions before. It taught me to be grateful for every little blessings. To be grateful for the family and friends I have. To appreciate life's every little luxury. To not take anything, I mean ANYTHING at all for granted. I have learned that when life's comfort is taken away, you just gotta make best use of what's left without being such a baby.

It has been an incredible journey. A journey to self discovery. I am still coping, a little better than before. It's not about the place. It is about the company you have and of course, it is about how you deal with life when shit hits the fan. As much as I hate change, I'm aware it is the only constant thing in life.

I've managed to upload a few pictures here. By the way, the pictures are not chronologically arranged. To all my dearest friends, I miss you guys dearly. I apologize I'm not able to load all our pictures here. Blogging via mobile phone is such a pain in the ass yo!!

To my new-found friends, thank you so much for making me feel at home. It is such a blessing to get to know you guys. May there be more fun for the upcoming year. =)