Day 1- Singapore> Busan
Spaland Centum City, Nasari Sikdang, Gwangalli Beach, Life Like Juok
Day 2- Obok, Cloud Mipo, Haeundae Blueline Park, Seongjong Beach, Mipojib, Haeundae Traditional Market
Day 3- Eggdrop, Solsot, Gwanggan, Lotte, Obanjang, Haeundae
Day 4- Busan> Singapore
Bada Maru, Super Matcha, Shinsegae
I don’t hate you 2024, but you were a difficult year, full of challenges, changes and learning. You showed me that life can change in blink of an eye and taught me to always choose myself unapologetically.
Nonetheless, above all, you made me understand that my health, whether physical, emotional and mental, is what really matters.
There are things I can’t understand, but I believe that, with time, I will understand the reasons and purposes of everything that happened.
2025 will be the quietest era ever for me.
I just want to travel, get in shape, make money, manage it and enjoy solitude. I don’t wanna hear anyone’s issues and I won’t be sharing any of mine. I only have room for genuine love and I’m forever choosing who chooses me. ❤️
More sports, more books and more travels.
Coucou 2025!
What are your favorite memories of the entire trip?
Something to look forward after the trip:
Some lessons learnt:
No regrets at all. Still feeling surreal that I just came back from Swiss few days ago. Shall share photos in next blog, maybe? Only if time permits. En route to plan for my next trip!
Finally, I am having all the time to spend. No work, no exam. Recently, I learnt the new sides of me by reading, watching drama, exploring the city:
Bought 2 books recently, and I can’t wait to finish them. “13 Things Mentally Strong Women Don’t Do” and “Ultimate Leadership”. I learnt some not-so-good traits in me, working on how I can improve. Second book was meant for career progression. To be able to move to another level, I hope I could prepare beforehand, so as to achieve desirable results at the same time to have strong relationship with leaders, peers and subordinates. Still laughing that I am now at the stage reading such book to maximize the potential and empower your team, the book said. Hmm.
Chanced upon watching Korean drama called “18 Again” during long weekends, a guy was back to being 18 y/o again, trying to fix his relationship with his wife and kids. It made me knowing everyone has different path. Everything will work out eventually. Having kids could be a blessing. It’s okay to have arguments. Communication is about showing vulnerability, acknowledging one’s emotions, being open-minded, tolerant and showing love in actions, verbally. We used to think communication is about holding up all the emotions, not to worry others. We stop sharing feelings in words gradually to avoid disappointment, due to ego etc. So many things to learn in life aye. Feeling amazed that I am still discovering the new sides of me hmm.
Signed up a year membership for Flower Dome, so I can keep coming back for nice exhibitions! They were really nicely done. Feeling like a Disney princess everytime stepping into Flower Dome with different themes. I was there in March for Sakura. Sometimes I wish I am born a artistic person, but it seems like God has different plan for me. Wandering around Marina Bay Sands got me mesmerized good memories I had.
Here’s some memento to remember:
Day 1- Singapore>Seoul
당산꽃_Seafood Platter
Day 2- Gwangjang Market_Mandu Guksu, Gyeongbukgong_First Hanbok Experience, Bukchon Hanok, Insadong, Myeongdong
Day 3- Joogang Haejang_Beef Tenderloin Soup, Coex Mall, Starfield Library, Garosugil, Apgujeong_Sinsachon Honey Mageokli, Mooni Cafe, Myeongddong_Odarijip, Hongdae
Day 4- Seoul > Busan
Haeundae Obok Pork & Sundae Pork Soup_First Blood Sausage Experience, Gamcheon Village, Biff Square, Jagalchi Market_First Live Octopus Experience
Day 5- Haeundae Traditional Market_Spicy Pullock Roe Stew, Haeundae Beach, Ocean Freeze_Doughnut Tiramisu Latte, Sky Capsule, Abalone Porridge, Songdo Beach, Grilled Eel Dinner
Day 6- Busan> Seoul
Katsu, Namsam Tower, Hangang Park
Day 7- A Twosome Place, Itaewon, Namdaemun, Myeongdong, Juno Hair, Samgyetang
Day 8- Ewha University, Seounggu Find Kapoor, Cheongdam-Dong, Apgujeong Rodeo, Cafe Dior Seoul, Piggy Bank, Hongdae, Seoungsu, Hangang, Nodeul Island
Day 9- Seoul> Singapore
Bagel Breakfast, Jjampong Lunch
March is here. And I made an unexpected decision that I wouldn’t think of doing it after staying in Singapore for more than a decade. I did it anyway. Of course, I sought my parents’ support beforehand. What a courage, I thought. Little milestone huh.
Still coping at work after changing team for a month. I end work late most of the time these days. Feel kinda lost. It’s something I like to do but at the same time, I am spending most of my time doing it. Is this the kind of life I want to live by? On a separate note, HR signed me up for a course (without informing me) that I planned to take after Korea trip in April. But oh well, since company is paying for it, I am not complaining (maybe a little). Here goes 6 months of social lockdown.
Was scrolling Facebook the other day. I miss those days I cooked a lot and did fancy plating. I am a foodie, so I love venturing, creating dishes I crave as and when. Miss those days I could hike with a bunch of friends. Had nice brunch and catching up what’s going on lately. Miss those days I could play badminton with uni friends. Miss carrying DSLR in town, capturing city moments from day to night. Miss volunteering etc.
Guess I miss social connections, outside of work. Having multiple labels such as social committee, alumni association board of committee, senior at work etc. I realized it’s mostly about career. Don’t get me wrong. I enjoy what I am doing, but I also miss other labels of myself. Someone who loves photography, to cook, outdoorsy. I love going out, seeing the sun, feeling the greens, do people-watching (heeee). But now, mostly spend time working during weekends.
Definitely, not something I want, at least not the kind of lifestyle I want to live by in near future. I work to play, I play to work. Though I want to move my way up the corporate ladder, at the same time, I want to do something I love, outside of work. I am more than what I am good at (at work). I don’t want to spend rest of my life catching up with work, earning big bucks (just saying), but a boring person outside of work. Yikes. That’s not a typical Sagittarius.
The other day, I was asked: what’s your hobby? Yoga, Pilates. I can only think of these 2, something I did most these days. Later, I recalled I was more than that, but the memories was blurry. Until Facebook memories prompted me. I was like wow, I was so fun last time… Until work responsibilities got me more ‘settled’. It’s a wake up call. I need to figure things out if I don’t want to live my life this way.
Did midnight cycling last Friday. Never knew Lion city is so beautiful. We stopped by, and took photos. Something I used to do 5, 6 years ago, street photography. It was an impromptu session after dinner. Randomly saying to go somewhere else but no drinking in town, TGIF. Night cycling? It was a great session!
Maybe I should start picking up photography again! And volunteering too. Long story short. I just bought a DSLR. I used to have one, but I sold it away during Covid. I think it’s just nice to have it since there are a few social events upcoming and am travelling for few trips this year. Totally looking forward to it! Still figuring out what kind of volunteering work to commit to, definitely something long-term.
Finding back my missing labels. This year I really want to do more of something I like, not something I need to… Hope everything turns out well, but I am confident they will.
Law of Attractions.
What are your favorite memories of the entire trip?
Something to look forward after the trip:
Picture says it all.
Day 1- Shang Wen Brunch, Komeda Coffee, Shin Kong Mitsukoshi, Da Dao Cheng Braised Pork Rice, Taipei 101, Florian, Ichiran
Day 2- Fu Hang Soy Milk, Shandao Temple, Huashan Creative Park, Simple Kaffa, Su Hang Dimsum Place, Ning Xia Night Market
Day 3- Chu Zuo Breakfast, Enroute to Taichung, Yi Zhong Street
Day 4- Blue Fairy Castle, Sun Moon Lake, Xuan Zang Temple, Qing Jing Farm, Feng Chia Night Market
Day 5- Shen Ji New Village, Come True Coffee, National Museum of Fine Arts, Wuwei Teahouse
Day 6- The Second Market, Forth Credit Union, Miyahara, National Museum of Nature Science, Blike, Ye Dumpling, Zhong Xiao Road Night Market, Party World
Day 7- Back to Taipei, Ximen Jinfeng Braised Pork Rice, Eighty-Eightea Ribansyo, Ximending, Da Lian Meng Baseball League
Day 8- Yehliu Geopark, Jiufen, Shifen, Ximending
Day 9- Yong He Soymilk, Orange Shabu Shabu House
What are your favorite memories of the entire trip?
Something to look forward to after the trip:
Some lessons learnt:
Live. Laugh. Love.
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