Decided to take it easy on the 1st day of the yr. Was initially planning on heading to the beach but the weather was rather blah so opted to stay in and watch 2 movies, play Wii and indulge in some smelly cheese and port wine instead.
As all new year entries do - what happened for me in 2013?
1) After 42 weeks, BF and I are now parents to a gorgeous lil man (SZ) on 31st January. It was a lifestyle change and getting into a routine where you have to put someone else's need as priority when this someone isn't able to fend for himself was a journey, it is something we are still adapting to but everyday is different and the reward of smiles and hugs is well worth the sacrifice of sleepless nights, dirty nappies and a messy house.
2) Went back to work full time after 24 weeks in June - and loving it. SZ went to full time care in Sept.
3) Made new friends, and dropped a few along the way. As the yrs go on, I am getting fussier to whom I want to let into the circle.
4) Cut down on international holiday travel, but went to Malaysia twice and a mini break to Penang and HK in April and November. SZ has had more passport stamps in his 10 months then by time I was 18!
5) Did some domestic travel, Brisbane with mum in Aug and Sydney with BF, SZ and the in laws in Dec.
6) Cut down work related travel to the bare minimum with lots more daily trips rather than overnighters. Fortunately, my promotion last yr has given me the chance to be selective with my travel and having a supportive manager helps as well.
7) My team won an award at work in Dec. This was unexpected but long overdue but seeing the hard work being recognised is an achievement which I am proud to be a contributor.
8) Welcomed another addition to the family in the form of a lil girl who is my niece in May. My parents are now proud grandparents to a set or grandkids (after yrs of nagging esp to me)
9) Went back to celebrate Diwali in Nov for the first time in 10 yrs. Having the whole family together for this auspicious occasion def was one of the highlights for my parents - Dad especially.
10) Celebrating Christmas as a family as my in laws are visiting for 6 weeks. Having family during the holidays is always fun plus it means SZ will know his English side of his family.
11) Moved in into our new home. It was a journey of over 15 months but after several mind changes over builders and design options - we finally got our keys and moved in in May. We are still settling in with a long way off esp to the back yard but we have settled in and it is nice to be in our own place again.
In short, 2013 was a good yr for me. Am hoping 2014 would be filled with happy moments as '13 was.
