Last year of being single

These days, I write when there's a need to archive my thoughts and feelings.

1) My mom found her biological family

Might I add, within a month of searching and we found them! They're really awesome and we never thought they'll be so happy to have us. It is really a blessing. They're all turning up for our wedding and there's nothing more to ask for.

2) Nick proposed 

This deserves an entire post on its own.

3) I got my driving license

When I first proclaimed I'll get my license, not many share the same enthusiasm. Haha. I'm better off the roads some friends quipped. But I made it anyway! I'm so proud of myself :D My license arrived bearing a bonus SG50 logo.

4) I changed job

And love what I do now!

5) LKY's death and 50th National Day

Everybody thought he'll never die. Afterall, he's a legend. I regain a newfound respect in the Founding Father's death. I cried and deeply missed him. I learnt more about him in his demise than when he was alive. Having celebrated the nation's 50th birthday in our lifetime was a real honour.

6) Preparing for the wedding

Lets just say I was a real cryzilla. It's stressful having to deal with parents and in-law's expectations but Nick has been a rock through these, ever understanding and patient with my emotional outbursts and meltdowns. Thankfully, I've been real efficient. 1 month to go and I'm 99% done with the prep. Hurrah! Lets pray for a smooth month ahead with no more soppy dramas.

7) Marriage prep course

It's fun. Everyone should attend one. Even singles. I loved it so much I wanted to repeat the course.

8) Major room renovation

We built an extension to house our walk-in wardrobe to make space for a king bed since we haven't gotten our house yet. Wallpapered everything and now it feels like a resort. Now we look forward to coming home everyday. New room is awesome.

9) Finally getting our dream house

Okay. Results aren't out yet but we're super hopeful we'll be able to get it!

10) SG50 everything

Need I say more?? Everybody gains! Consumerism rocks.

This has been a fabulous year and I know I'll never have to face life alone because I'm going to marry a fantastic companion. Also, being a sentimental person, I found that I've been looking back lesser now. I realised you're only as good as your last good works. I used to glow and bask in my former glories but realised nobody remembers you for what you do, but who you are and how you make them feel. I don't reminisce the past and I no longer wish for the good old days. I love what life has dealt me before to help me grow into this very person I am today. Spiritually, I know I'm not perfect but He is. Faith comes from hearing, even if we haven't witnessed a miracle. So have faith, give blessings and love abundantly.

To a happier and kinder 2016 ahead.