Wow..it's the new year already? Sure passed by very quickly!
So here's my summary of what happened to me in 2013. Did I achieve my 2013 new year resolution? Did I failed badly? Did I this..did I that? What happened to me throughout the year? Read on!
JANUARY.
Completed my studies in UiTM Terengganu undertaking BBA (hons) Operations Management. This month was the month of VIVA for my thesis paper and my last day of internship in MATRADE. With this, Au Revoir student life! Bonjour career life! I'm not planning to further my Masters just yet. My objective after graduation, is securing myself a job.
Achievement: Graduate on time.
FEBRUARY.
And so MATRADE missed me and called me back. *giggle* So here's the start to my first real career! As a fresh grad, I was only a Temporary Officer for an Economic Affairs post with 6 months contract, renewable. Wait, what? Economic position? How on earth did I end up being an economic officer, when economic subject was my least favourite subject in uni? Ever heard the saying "Don't hate something/someone, they'll come back to u"? It's karma. On the contrary, it was I who wanted the job too. Thanks to the working exposure during my internship in MATRADE, I am more than ready for a career head start.
And.. marked my wishlist for Samsung Note 2! *overwhelm*
Achievement: Get a job. Own a Note.
MARCH.
The month of work..work..work! It's one month to the 10th Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS 2013)!!
APRIL.
And...it's MIHAS! If MATRADE hadn't called me back, I wouldn't get the chance to be the main organizer for the prestige event. Thank u bosses, En.Su, Kak Mizah, Kak Lynn, Kak Syahida...and Pn Sijah. They're the people behind my presence here.
And this month officially mark my family's last days in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, after 8 years! In fact, my mum was the last person in the family to leave Sabah, because her workplace won't let her go (joke!). My dad however, was already months been transferred to work in Negeri Sembilan. My brother was studying in KL. My sister was studying in Perak. And I, was studying in Terengganu. I left Sabah earlier, and little did I expect we'd all move back to KL that soon. Sadly, I didn't get to meet my Sabahan friends for the last time.
My first PTD exam intake! And... I have no luck. I can't wait for next year to try again!
Achievement: Partake in organizing MIHAS 2013. Sit for PTD exam.
Failed: Bid proper farewell with Sabahan friends.
MAY.
It's official! I'm a degree holder of BBA (hons) Operations Management! And no.. no selimpang pink. *self pinch on the ear*. (That's for not struggling hard enough)!
I lost Neng. She died from complication due to unknown cause of accident.
Neng was replaced with these two lil rascals; Owen and Oreo. Owen 'suddenly' and literally appeared out of nowhere, two weeks after we lost Neng. We decided to keep him because he looked so much like Neng, and that we couldn't get over Neng's death thoroughly yet that time. And we love them all dearly.
Achievement: Graduate on time.
JUNE.
Had our first Family Day for our Penang-side families. Although we couldn't gather everyone, but it was a great kick start. And I believe the second gathering will be organized by... my family! *grin* I've so many idea for games to organize already!
My childhood friend, Maya is officially a wife! And here's the meet-up point to meet everyone else from when I lived in Taiwan, after 13 years the most!
Achievement: Reunite with childhood friends.
JULY.
Malaysia vs Chelsea in Shah Alam stadium. Believe it or not. This was the only football game I went to this year. Not even kampung bola. And it was on Mama's birthday!
Unplanned achievement: Err meet Mourinho, John Terry and Petr Cech? (even from afar)
AUGUST.
Selamat...hari raya~ Hari untuk kita bersuka ria~ Setahun... hanya sekali. Merayakan hari yang mulia ini~! This year, my first day of Raya was in Penang. My mum's family side. We play fair every year, taking turns celebrating Raya in Penang and KL. And this is the first Raya that I start giving out duit raya to families and children. For the past 8 years living in Sabah, our first Raya was usually celebrated with friends in KK. Our friends were our families back then.
Oh wait... my contract with MATRADE is ending! And oh...it's been renewed! Alhamdulillah, I can still secure myself a job.
Achievement: Get a job.
SEPTEMBER.
My first job interview! A real one, for a real permanent position in a Marketing Department at a retail store HQ.
Achievement: Attend permanent job interview.
OCTOBER.
Second job interview! A permanent post at a local bank HQ in the Operational Risk Management Department.
Achievement: Attend permanent job interview.
NOVEMBER.
It's INTRADE (International Trade Malaysia)!! Alike last year, I was the Liaison Officer for delegates from Korea and Taiwan for the IBM business matching event. Annyeonghaseyo! Ni hao!
Uh-oh. The results for both job interview I attended is out! Now I have to make a life decision. And with that, I (unwillingly) had to leave MATRADE, the organization that has inspired me so much, the exposure and experience I was given and the skills I developed from there. Most importantly, the people I assume as friends and family; En.Su, Kak Mizah, Kak Lynn, Kak Syahida, Nik, Kak Ros, En.Faizal, En.Megat, Pn.Leany, En.Amirul, Abg.Azmal, Fizi, Kak Ayu, Fariha and Pn. Sijah. Not to forget En.Nasa, Pn.Nora, En.Wan and.. En.Amin. Not to forget my pantry friend, Adik. These are the people I thank for the opportunities given.
Achievement: Partake to become LO for IBM INTRADE 2013.
DECEMBER.
New career path in the banking industry! That was my choice, and I have to live with it. Wait, what? Risk management is an accountancy subject? (Refer to paragraph; February *deja vu*). Account was never my favourite subject! And I only realized this after I reported duty! This is my fate. To live my life as a result from hatred feelings for a certain subject learnt in uni. *brick falls on head*. Well, it's been one month, and I survived! The firsts are always the hardest anyway. I just gotta stay strong and be a Tough Cookie!
Achievement: Secure a permanent job.
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Well, there goes my 2013 life fulfillment. I may not have achieved my target to have those muscles like Ciara has. Nor reduce intake of cold drinks like whats written in my 2013 New Year resolution (gahh its so hard!!), but I'm happy with what I went through. At least, I take it all as a life lesson learnt for a better future! (sounds legit?)
This year was really a kick start to my adulthood (as if I'm not yet adult). I thank Allah the Almighty for all the rezeki and blessings, and the sickness and pain to wake me from the sins I've made. I thank my parents for the continuous Do'a for my success and happiness. I thank my families for being the backbone to my strength in life struggles. I thank my friends for cheering me when I'm down. And to myself, thank you for staying strong, and enduring life challenges like a Tough Cookie.
Here's wishing all a very...
Till next year~
