Adios 2014

Was I the only 22 year old who cooked dinner and spent New Year's Eve at home reading Bapa Kemerdekaan's book ? (I'm referring to the late Tunku's Looking Back : Monday Musings and Memories). Maybe I've seen the fireworks at the stroke of midnight on New Year's day too many times when I was younger that there's no more excitement when I see it now.

Reflecting on the past year, I must say 2014 was an adventurous year where I ticked a few things off my bucket list. I overcame my fears, stepped out of my comfort zone, travelled to countries I never thought I'd visit, performed in front of a larger audience and did a bit more charity work. All these experiences truly made me realise how lucky I am to be able to do what I am doing. I am thankful that my parents (although Mum is not around anymore) give me the freedom to do things differently.

Here are 10 photos of the highlights of 2014 for me....

Cameo in a CNY short film 

Despite my limited Chinese language skills, I challenged myself to join a local Chinese singing contest organised by Astro and managed to be shortlisted to Top 18 and survived few rounds of preliminaries and was eliminated at the Top 12 concert. Astro Star Quest, April 2014

First time performing on an outdoor stage at Stadium Batu Kawan, Penang 

The Lion King musical at the Capitol Theatre in Sydney

Visiting old friends. Gold Coast, June 2014.

With my LEO Club family at the Joint Installation of Board Members, August 2014.

This was how we spent Merdeka Eve, with the kids at the Caring Orphanage in Klang. It was an eye opening experience that made me appreciate what I have even more. 

Finally did a walking tour of KL, August 2014.

Sharing my experience with teenagers at Madrasah Qamaruddin Al-Islamiah, Siem Reap, Cambodia, September 2014.

My first ever 5km run (I brisk walked most of the way) in aid of the National Cancer Society #unfit

I am grateful for the new people I met this year, the old ones I was reunited with and the loyal ones who were there all along. Alhamdulilah for the strength that He gave me to slowly move on with life without my mother's presence. May all of us continue to be grateful for what we have, appreciate the people around us, contribute back to the society and maximise our potentials in the new year. 

I pray that we Malaysians will have a better year after all the challenges that we faced in the past year. May all that we've been through make us stronger as a nation. Happy New Year and have a great year ahead!