lookback for 2014

1. Live a true life to yourself, not in the expectations of others

I think I only partially fulfill this in 2014. I believe i did live a true life to myself in almost all aspect, except for work.. 

there are many moments in 2014, where I'm literally dragging my ass to the office, which is a big tell tale sign that I'm not living true to myself.. 

I guess the expectations that you must do a job society deem appropriate is still huge that I did not overcome (yet..)

2. I wish I did not work so hard..

Haha. This is gonna be contradicting, but I somehow wish I have worked smarter. Haha.. 

My work life is pretty balanced so there is nothing for me to complain about.. in fact, I hoped I have work smarter to achieve more without sacrificing more time..

3. I wish I had the courage to express my feelings

I think I did fairly ok for this in 2014, expressing my gratitude and love whenever appropriate. 

As asian, we are not akin to expressing, so sometimes I wonder if my friends think I'm a freak when I get mashy mushy..  

4. I wish I have stayed in touch with my friends

Well, I can only say I did so so in this aspect. Certainly, I did try to stay in touch with a lot for my adventuring friends. This was a year I went on more trips (within a year) than I ever had in the past 7 years.. I also tried to connect with the younger juniors to forge better relationships.. 

But it's was on the expense on my other friends like secondary friends, poly mates, army mates, uni friends and uni cca friends.. this will be something I look to improve in 2015.

5. I wish I have let myself be happier

I am happy with myself and thankful for what I have.. there will be times where I'm less happy but it is just life, there are ups and downs.. 

2014 have been great and I hope it will be the same for 2015. I am really glad that I'm able to achieve the above 5 points I swear by..

Wishing everyone the best of luck in whatever you set to achieve. Be courageous, be adventurers and go chase after your dreams..