So I thought since I have constantly failed at making a Goodbye (insert year here) post, i'll just make a simpler one; Things that made my year.
Here's a list!
The post A levels break
: Wow. Best thing ever or what? I felt so free and relaxed. I dont even remember what I did but im sure i'd have keepsakes of it everywhere if I looked- diary, fb, instagram, and even on you dear blog!
Saying YES to more weird things
: Hosting a prom, auditioning for a nationwide competition, going for interviews I have no interest or idea about (and successfully getting in), signing up for nonsense, storytelling and being an "assistant teacher" to a group of strangers, you name it, i've done it. Hashtag no regrets only experiences
Dan and Phil: I have been watching them in collabs, and have checked out some of their videos but only this year have I... fell into the deep dark hole of their universe. I regret it so much (the feels they give oh pls) but I cannot imagine life without them hahaha k drama
ENTERING UNI LIFE
: Need I say more? Exciting, and it's not only for myself! It's a big deal even though it does not feel like it, advancements are always a big deal.
ACTUALLY LEARNING PHILOSOPHY
: Actual dream come true! I'm really happy doing this, despite still feeling a bit zzz when everyone asks what im to do after the degree hahaha but I totally get your curiosity. Still taken aback knowing that some people still do prioritize grades over learning. Aint nothing wrong just... wasted innit? Learning is so beautiful and enjoyable and grades are just not... in line with that concept.
RESTARTING MALAY DANCE
: I've missed it. I've done it. Not sure if it's no longer one of my favourite things or i'm just with the wrong company. Pretty sure it's the latter but eh, things can change.
JOINING AN ACAPELLA GROUP
: One of the best finds in Uni. Reminds me so much of choir and its homeliness. Except with slightly more mature members whom I can share anything with and act like anything with. Like I actually look forward to trainings not even to sing but just so I can spend time with them losers. (Jk luhya guys pls stay cool)
NEW FRIENDS
: Man, man, man. Idk if I ever mentioned this but I love entering new places just because I can make new friends! From everywhere, really, bahas, classmates, clubmates (im like currently in 3 clubs), friends from random events (volunteering, competition, literal random people)
Auditioning for a singing competition
: If you know me you know I cant be bothered with competitions, im too lazy to entertain it. But I went through and lol, actually got to top 51! Which was apparently quite a big deal considering almost a thousand people auditioned but meh, it was still an experience- a cool but pretty uncategorizable experience just because of the emotions roller coaster (jk im just too lazy to explain hahaha will do it when I feel like it)
Some things are more personal, but there are a few changes in my life; in actuality and emotions/thoughts wise which are inevitable as part of growth but just as a reminder for myself, memories will always be there to look back on fondly.
Just be careful not to swim around the past too much or you'll drown.
The present is here.
It deserves some attention.
And I actually completed like 4 (?) of my life's to do list
1) Talk to a stranger and beat my previous timing (The man at the hospital, we spoke for like 4 hours)
2) Host for a random event (Tatyana's prom hahaha)
3) Audition for a nationwide singing competition
4) Busk (technically since I did street singing with Harmonix, it's like busking without the money involved)
I also did some cool volunteering and went on fun adventures so there's that!
Things I hated about 2016
ADULT FARE
: Cant even begin to tell you how much I despise it and how i'll never get used to it. Utterly disguspink. Ew.
Putting the things I love on pause
: I mean it's not necessarily a bad thing but of course it'd have been nice if I continued on these things while chasing other things but ey, gotta take it slow. These are the wrestling classes, actually watching WWE, and my superhero lawaks.