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2019

31 December 2019 in DIARY, SINGAPORE

You’ve been a challenging one, 2019. A year filled with detours and raised hopes combined with rejections I didn’t really expect to face. It was a year of trying again and again and again. It was a year where I got no as an answer more than yes. I entered 2019 full of excitement and hope for a smooth sailing year, but felt more like I hit upon waves that required a ton of navigating.

I was in a bit of a mood up till recently, wondering why 2019 was not going how I wanted it to, why I lost opportunities that I really wanted and could have gotten and so on and so forth. Just earlier this month, in one of my moody rants, my family reminded me of what I currently have, the opportunities I have been presented, the favour that could only come from my Heavenly Father, and that’s when it hit me to be grateful for what I gained, instead of what I did not get. With that change in mindset, I found myself lighter, happier and I end the year with a sense of gratefulness. Gratefulness for the pockets of light that found its way into my challenging year, for the good people I have in my life that God blesses me with, for kindness and encouragement that surrounds me.

In thinking about what I have gained in 2019, I realized that despite the challenges, I find myself stronger. I find myself approaching my career with more confidence, I find myself physically more healthy, speaking up when I feel the need to and developing a shift in my personal style. I’m contented and blessed to end my 2010s era in this way.

With that said, here’s to 2020! Here’s to a new year and a brand new decade. Let’s see what it holds, I’m excited to find out! 

Goodbye, 2019. Hello 2020! ☆☆


Photo by NordWood Themes on Unsplash

I love doing this every year end, which is go through all my snapshots, and picked out the highlights from throughout the year to share here. For 2019, I chose a selection of photos that represent happy moments of joy to me, whether big or small. :) 

Thank you for reading my blog this year and here’s wishing you a happy and blessed new year ahead! :)

City Girl City Stories: 2019
Amazing latte art at Mellower Cafe
City Girl City Stories: 2019
Chinese New Year fireworks
City Girl City Stories: 2019
City Girl City Stories: 2019
A visit to the Science Centre Singapore – The Inventions of Ancient Greece exhibition
City Girl City Stories: 2019
Wanders around my beautiful city
City Girl City Stories: 2019
City Girl City Stories: 2019
Birthday cake from my church cell group :)
City Girl City Stories: 2019
Cake for International Women’s Day from my church family!
City Girl City Stories: 2019
Teddy bear flower bouquet for International Women’s Day from Little Flower Hut :)
City Girl City Stories: 2019
Giant slice of birthday cake from my previous boss :)
City Girl City Stories: 2019
Surprise birthday cake from my work friend!
City Girl City Stories: 2019
Orange chocolate birthday cake with my family!
City Girl City Stories: 2019
Farewell gifts from my previous workplace :)
City Girl City Stories: 2019
First time to USS this year!
City Girl City Stories: 2019
Red velvet cake to celebrate good news in the family!
City Girl City Stories: 2019
Delicious lunches
City Girl City Stories: 2019
Visiting the new Jewel Changi and being wowed by it!
City Girl City Stories: 2019
Western style dinners at home :)
City Girl City Stories: 2019
The absolutely amazing Wonderland exhibition by ACMI arrived in Singapore!
City Girl City Stories: 2019
Visiting cafes
City Girl City Stories: 2019
Phantom of the Opera musical in Singapore! So excited to catch this right here in SG!
City Girl City Stories: 2019
City Girl City Stories: 2019
Floral Fantasy at Gardens by the Bay
City Girl City Stories: 2019
My forever favourites: pineapple bun and Hong Kong milk tea!
City Girl City Stories: 2019
In 2019, I read a lot of books and this was a really good one!
City Girl City Stories: 2019
Aladdin was one of my favourite movies of 2019!
City Girl City Stories: 2019
Delicious chicken rice at Haikee Brothers
City Girl City Stories: 2019
One of my fave reads from this year!
City Girl City Stories: 2019
Guo Pei: Chinese Art and Couture exhibition in Singapore! What an opportunity to see the designer’s exquisite designs up close and in person.
City Girl City Stories: 2019
Aladdin musical in Singapore! This is officially my #1 favourite musical. :D
City Girl City Stories: 2019
A lunch spot called Chef Street I really liked, which unfortunately, has closed.
City Girl City Stories: 2019
Always enjoy eating Japanese food at Yayoi
City Girl City Stories: 2019
Trying Shake Shack for the first time!
City Girl City Stories: 2019
Visit to Jurong Bird Park for the first time in a very long time. :)
City Girl City Stories: 2019
Rhododendrons floral display at Gardens by the Bay
City Girl City Stories: 2019
My favourite ArtScience Museum outdid themselves this year with another fantastic exhibition – Disney: Magic of Animation!
City Girl City Stories: 2019
A new favourite discovery this year: a bookstore/cafe/event space called The Moon. :) They have a great selection of titles too!
City Girl City Stories: 2019
Bicentennial Experience at Fort Canning Park
City Girl City Stories: 2019
Fort Canning
City Girl City Stories: 2019
Dinner catch ups with friends over yummy food!
City Girl City Stories: 2019
Christmas!
City Girl City Stories: 2019
City Girl City Stories: 2019
Christmas dinner!
City Girl City Stories: 2019
Christmas Day wanders at Henderson Waves bridge
City Girl City Stories: 2019
teamLab display at Gardens by the Bay to end off the year! :)

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