What happened in 2019?

Ask and you shall get. 

If you guys have been following this space for awhile, you will remember that I do my yearly summary during the last week for each year.

I can't believe how long I have been doing this. Yes, it has been 10 freaking years. Can you believe it? Ten freaking years! If you have been reading since the very 1st edition in 2010, congratulations!!! You have wasted a good 10 years of your life by my side. I can't thank you enough for doing so.

For those who missed it and wish to catchup: 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011 and 2010. 

2018 was a rather depressing year as I've shared last year. To quote me from a year ago,

"Maybe I am just jaded or maybe it's mid-life crisis some may choose to call it. Regardless of what it was, it has to stop. I need a change. Not too sure how to achieve it yet but I hope help is on the way. And when I say help, I mean myself. Nobody can change me. It's probably all on me. "

I am not the most religious person but I always believe in a higher power. I've no idea who or what it is but my prayer was answered once again. I got the change I needed. A change that brought me new energy and new targets in life. I asked, and I got it.

I stopped almost entirely with paid content. I stopped almost entirely with all the PR events. It is not because I am very busy but I just wasn't in the right headspace throughout the year. I do not know how to express this part of my life but I just feel that I am pretty much done using my personal voice to sell things for others. Good news is I am a lot more active writing things online be it on my own space, Facebook page, or even just contributing articles to various online sites.

Erm, as for Instagram, I am feeling very strong fatigue not just in terms of me posting but also in terms of users uploading and engaging with Instagram posts these days. I can't say for sure but I guess most users are using IG Stories more than IG's original function. I might be right or maybe I am just giving an excuse for my lack of posts this year.

I also stopped travelling. I had a lot fewer reasons for me to be travelling with my life's new arrangement. Do I miss it? Maybe. Do I wish to travel again? Not really. Did I even travel in 2019? Yes, I did went to Bali and I'm proud to say that the picture I shot was actually featured on some 10 over different travel sites. #weirdflexbutokay

Anyway, here are some of the crazy things that happened this year. (Not in any specific order.)

New Job New Me at NTUC. #Everyworkermatters 



My journey with NTUC has been a hell of a ride so far. The people at work are great. I probably can't ask for more. Actually, maybe I can, no harm having more hot colleagues right?

Not to sound like I am carrying balls but NTUC is really less rigid than I imagined. I guess I am one of those lucky ones that have very supportive bosses and colleagues. NTUC might be an organization with loads of legacy but yet at the same time is very willing to innovate and evolve with time.

I actually asked for more projects and opportunities throughout the year. Despite me being a very new staff, I got pretty much most of the things I asked for. Of course, I hope this has something to do with how convincing I am as a person and also the way I pick my battles and not just because I am handsome.

I've a full list of people that I wish to thank after these 10 months of working at NTUC but I guess I will save it for next time. Meanwhile, I just want to say that I really appreciate everyone here with me and all the opportunities are given.

There are a lot more exciting changes coming 2020 and I can't wait for it.

New Job at Ngee Ann Polytechnic 



Being an educator has always been something I see myself doing in maybe another 10-20 years time. However, I never back down from a good opportunity.

A friend of mine was helping his friend to look for a part-time lecturer and he thought I might be a good candidate. After reviewing my own schedule and getting approval from my bosses, I decided to use my personal leave to teach at Ngee Ann Polytechnic. I wanted this so much, and yes I got it.

Yes, you got that right. I am now a lecturer. Probably the last person that you imagine working in NTUC or as a lecturer. BOOM! I am currently working at NTUC as well as a lecturer.

Yes, I am very busy but it is very fulfilling. I don't think I am any worse at work and in fact, I think I am doing better and more motivated with the additional responsibilities and work. I know, I'm crazy. The students are lovely and it's so fun teaching them.

One of the most common questions that I get all the time is regarding my tattoos and working at these established organizations where public image matters. I guess I am lucky that I am born in an era where tattoos are seen as art. That being said, I can't stress enough that I am not encouraging anyone to have tattoos all over your body. I did plan the shit out of my life and I am glad it worked the way I wanted it to. Here are some tips for you;

1. Do your tattoos on spots where you have an option to hide. Ngee Ann Poly does need me to hide my tattoos in classes. I am working with a group of youths in their formative years and I personally do not wish to misguide anyone too.

2. I only had my sleeves tattoo very late in life. No doubt I said that they are being appreciated as art, but the truth is there are industries that still see it as a stigma. Thus, I only started having these many tattoos when I am sure of the industry I will be at and also my career path. So do think twice before committing to any tattoos.

New Ink of 2019 



What can I say? I am a big fan of star wars and my favourite movie vehicle of all time has to be the millennium falcon. The lines are so fine and I love it. It was a birthday present to myself.

Not exactly asking when I paid for it, but yes, I got it as well.

New Family Member - not quite, but coming soon 



Seth is an amazing child. He has grown up so much within this 1 year. He is so sweet and witty. Just the way I wanted him to be. In fact, 2019 was a very special year for us. Due to my wife's pregnancy, we spent a lot more time together. I mean we have always been close but I feel like we connected even more since we were spending a lot more father and son time with the wife out of action, suffering from her morning sickness.

I digress.

After long planning and discussion, we finally decided to try for our 2nd child. I asked, and I got it. I can't wait to meet him (yes, him again) in 2020.

Seth is going to be a brother!

New Friends, new relationships 

Nope, don't worry, I did not get myself a new girlfriend or wife but I got a lot more friends. Not just new friends but also deeper relationships.

Many of my friends like to say that I have many friends but I choose to correct them that I am just well connected. I am going to be shameless and just say it. I am a person who is pretty good at meeting new people. I also have to admit that I am not exactly good at keeping friends around me for long. I choose to believe that it has nothing to do with my fun-loving character but more often because I am a very lazy person when it comes to maintaining a friendship.

However, I also choose to believe (once again) that I did better this year. Here are some of the friends that I like to thank for sticking around. Don't be sad if you did not get a shoutout. I already said I suck at this. Just remember this, although you are not mentioned, I still love you. And also means that we should hang out more often.

The Boys.

I swear I thought I have a better picture of us and not me cross-dressing. We are getting ahead of ourselves about that story.

Started off as basketball kakis but now they are just like family. We spent so much time hanging out. These boys are 15 years younger than me on average.

The Old Boys



Probably the strangest relationship ever. I met these old boys on a gaming Facebook group and the rest is history. We text each other more than we text our wife and girlfriend. That's how clingy we are.

The Chimi's Gang

I've no idea why I do not have one that I am dressed properly.

Chimi's is this place that serves good drinks and food right below my office. I met them earlier this year simply because they are just right below my office. It is a great place to connect. What started off as a customer/business owner relationship soon turned into a friendship. And also because of these dogs (we call everyone dog there.) I have been drinking a lot. Yes, 2019 is a very very bad year for my health.

The Office Sisters

I LEGIT THOUGHT I'VE MORE PHOTOS THAN ALL THESE CROSS-DRESSING ONES! I AM SORRY TO YOUR EYES!

I do not know about you but I probably spent more time with these ladies than my own wife. I love my work and silly shenanigans. I think we successfully made working at NTUC look very chill and fun. And we are the office sisters because I am the only guy in the team.

OR am I?

What will 2020 be like? 

2019 was a great year. I'm given more than I could ask for. I really don't think I can complain much or at all.

2020?

It will be yet another crazy year.

Greater job responsibility. Hope that everything goes well.

New Child. Most importantly, be a healthy one.

GE is coming. (No, I am not going to be MP but I mean it is a big deal since I am a Singaporean after all right?)

I can see all these coming.

What else will I ask for?

WEIGHT LOSS OF COURSE!

Happy 2020!

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What happened in 2018?

If you have been a reader of this space long enough, you will know that I will always do a summary post and share the crazy things I've done for the year but I supposed 2018 is gonna be a little different. 

2018 was a tough year. I may or may not have shared much about it on my Facebook, Instagram or even on this space but it really ain't an easy one. It's not like my pet goldfish pass away or because LeBron is now in LA but the fact is that I haven't been too motivated in everything I was doing. 

I might have a lot of "friends" but I ain't exactly one of those guys who share my troubles to any friends although I do share my listening ears very often. It's not like I do not have close friends who are willing to listen but I guess it's just not in me to share my deeper thoughts. Although I talk and speak a lot on a day to day basis, to tell ain't exactly me. 

No doubt the business did pick up with more clients but that wasn't enough to keep my head up. 

I didn't manage to visit the gym as much as I want to. I did not pick up my camera and shoot things I like. I did not travel much either.  I wasn't really happy despite the smile I put on most of the time. 

It's not like it's all low and I did not achieve anything this year but I just don't feel that much like myself. I was slipping. I was in a slump. I didn't rest well nor ate well. I wasn't as determined as I was or I wish to be. I lost my focus. I stop writing as much on this space as well. It's like I lost a big part of me and I can't truly explain myself. I was mostly angry and I surrounded myself with bad habits and excuses to make life a little more bearable temporarily. I was delaying my pain. And I put on so much weight. 

1 thing for sure is that I did watch a lot of programs and shows on NetFlix. I hardly sleep so it's either NetFlix or just me staring into space at night. It's not like I'm suffering from insomnia but I just don't feel like closing my eyes. 

Maybe I am just jaded or maybe it's mid life crisis some may choose to call it. Regardless of what it was, it has to stop. I need a change. Not too sure how to achieve it yet but I hope help is on the way. And when I say help, I mean myself. Nobody can change me. It's probably all on me. 

Depressing stuff aside, Seth has grown up a lot over the last 1 year. He is smart and sensitive. A very caring child and probably more than I could ever asked for. I guess that's my only wish now, for him to grow up as a happy and healthy child. 

On top of work and family, it's actually a rather progressive year for me. I became a career guide helping students and young adults with their career choices. I know it's strange how I can do such things by the day and have so much fun but I just become this really depressing person alone at night when night falls. Anyhoo, I met a lot of youngsters and dished out some (hopefully good) advice here and there. Results aside, I did make a lot of new (young) friends through this program by NTUC. I guess my passion still lies in helping people and working with youth. 

Maybe I've set my expectation too high each year and having what I've achieved this year doesn't seems like much. Maybe it's about time things slow down a little, maybe I've reach my ceiling, maybe, just maybe, I need something more in my life. 

My Instagram Best Nine. (Based on the images I like. Seriously who cares about likes?) 

Just for my memory stake in case I lost my memory one day. 

My travels in 2018. 

Hong Kong with Family 

Sheng Zhen work trip 

Bintan with Dream Cruises 

Genting work trip 

I probably need a real solo holiday trip soon. Probably that's why I'm so depressed this year. LOL. 

Happy 2019 people. 

For those who are interested: 

2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012 , 2011 and 2010. 

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MR.SMITH'S 2017

Time of the year to look back at 2017 and blog about how crazy my year was. I kept telling myself the same thing every year, "man, that's some crazy year.. there's no way you are going to top that" but some how I just manage to do it year after year. So many milestones unlocked this 2017 and I'm glad you are all still with me. 

It has now became a tradition for me to do such a post. For those who like history, you can check out 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012 , 2011 and 2010. To be honest I really love these posts to see how far I've come. It is also like an easy to-stalk content for those who just met me and wish to know a little more about me. (It is also a progress check for my own English. LOL)

Just a quick overview for 2017: total number of posts - 61. Which is actually 69 less than 2016 and a lot less than the previous years. I wouldn't say I got too busy or lost the passion for writing but I guess a lot more of my thoughts went onto Unscrambled.sg and also me being more active on Instagram, I've been neglecting this space a lot more. If you are a fan of my longer rant, I'm sorry. ORRRR, it's just me slacking because I'm fat and lazy. (if you notice I practically copied the 1st paragraph from last year which I copied from the year before which was copied from the year before that. So this shows how lazy I really am? HAHA!)

I mentioned I would work hard on my IG and I guess I pretty much achieved that. Not just the number of posts but I would choose to believe that the quality of my images are getting better given how much more I've been shooting for both my own IG as well as for my clients. 

I digress, HERE ARE SOME OF THE HIGHLIGHTS OF 2017! LET'S GO!

PROJECT 24!

Enough of wine and beer, (and whiskey, gin, and you get the idea) it’s the final lap of 2017 so let’s go! Back in Singapore but I will continue to share images from our Taiwan trip with #chanbrotherstravel because the scenes were so great that I took over 1000 pictures. (That Includes those pictures that we threw out cause I looked too fat from all the good Taiwan food which I will NEVER upload! lol.) #secrettolookinggoodonIG #smithankyoutravels #project24sg

A post shared by Smith Leong 🏀 (@smithankyou) on Dec 25, 2017 at 5:19pm PST

After collaborating with #Girlboss @floraisabelle for almost 2 years, we finally decided to make things official. (No proposal video, no proposal ring, and she didn't even get down on her knees. I know, I'm easy like this. LOL.) We started our own content creation agency Project 24 to get into the business in full force. You know the saying that goes "Do what you love, and you’ll never work a day in your life." Guess what? They lied. LOL. Although our Instagram always show the glamorous side of our job where we get paid to eat, travel, have fun, most of you don't see the part where we slog our life away in the office because we choose not to show it. 

I still remember what Darryl (my new crew) said to me when I was passing him some corporate videos to edited, "OMG BRO, THIS IS THE PART OF YOUR JOB THAT SUCKS. I FEEL YOU." It's okay Darryl, now I've you to do those things. HAHAHA. 

Anyway, just a little about Flora. In fact just 3 words – SHE IS CRAZY. She got pregnant, gave birth, and she didn't even take much of a maternity break. I took over her work for less than 1 week and she bounced back from the dead bed and starting working again. (I hope I do not get into trouble with MOM cause it was her choice you know? :x) 

It has been a great year so far thanks to a lot of our ad-hoc clients coming onboard on retainer $_$. Is this the time I get to use one of the most annoying hashtag ever? #blessed. And also please continue to send more clients over. I will love you long time.


I'M A PUBLISHED AUTHOR

My published author moment from #buysinglit the other day. With me is my buddy/co-author Dan, his son Ben Ben and my baby @sethankyou . Thanks everyone who came down to support us! @chris_goh @melpig @euniqeun @behindthebasics @floraisabelle @luffyhenn P.S. The book is still on sale so do grab a copy at the nearest bookstore!

A post shared by Smith Leong 🏀 (@smithankyou) on Mar 9, 2017 at 4:33pm PST

After blogging and writing for the longest time, I finally got my first book published. Strangely it's not really a book. It's more like a parenting comic. It's all made possible thanks to my buddy Dan! 


I GOT MY ANKLE BACK! (Not really)

Fly High . Burn Bright

A post shared by Smith Leong 🏀 (@smithankyou) on Jul 2, 2017 at 9:12pm PDT

You guys remember how I broke my ankle last year? Well, the doctor said that I would probably be able to function this December but I actually started walking around and even played a little basketball since April. I would like to think that I'm wolverine but sadly I'm not. Pain is secondary. The worst thing is that I'm still suffering from major PTSD. Sometimes so bad that I even avoid taking too big a leap as I can see it in my head how my ankle can snap if I slip and fall. There are still a lot of tasks that I can't do. I can no longer do yoga, do my Asian squads, and worst of all - jogging. I can't jog properly and this is annoying me so much. Which brings us to the next point. 

I PUT ON SO MUCH WEIGHT


Of course, not being able to do cardio is a big part of the problem but mainly also because I just can't say no. I've no idea what happened. I got distracted, I lost focus. I just can't seem to have that determination I once had to say no to negative things in my life. Like you know, fried chicken, soft drinks, rice, which I once not eat for months and didn't feel a thing. 
Good thing is I started hitting the gym with another one of my crew - JJ. He helps me a lot at the gym and I'm loving the compliments when people say that I've a nice big chest. #AttentionWhore

TATTOO SLEEVE 

Who needs t-shirt when the designs are printed on your skin. #happylabourday #getout #tattoo

A post shared by Smith Leong 🏀 (@smithankyou) on Apr 30, 2017 at 7:29pm PDT

Now this is something off my bucket list. I've always wanted a sleeve so I could look like Beckham or Justin Bieber. I always feel like I look a bit too clean and weird without my tatts. Yeah, I know I wanted to do a post that feature every tattoo I have but I've yet to get around to do it. Next year I guess. shrug* 

MY NEW NOSE

👀

A post shared by Smith Leong 🏀 (@smithankyou) on Nov 22, 2017 at 7:59pm PST

Never have I imagined that I would be saying this. I know there are like 194608123 female beauty bloggers out there who have done things like this but coming from a big, married man who looks more like your not-so-friendly-neighbourhood debt collector, this is the 1st I believe. Anyway, live life with no ragrets, I'm loving this nose. 

I ATE 100 NUGGETS

Not over a year but over a night. Okay I lied. We didn't managed to finish all 100. We attempted. Well, this is also something on the mini bucket-list, let's call it the erm.. cup list. Basically they are things I want to do that are kinda achievable but also a bit dumb to complete. This is 1st off the list I guess. I am not sure why I put it on my highlights but I guess I'm sad like this. LOL. 

TRAVELS

It has been a good year I guess. Didn't travel as much as I wish due to starting of the new company but I guess it's not too shabby. Not in any specific order 

Taipei with Shangri-La 

Feeling the blues. #smithankyoutravels

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Taipei with Family/Site Recce  

This sums up the trip. IG life vs Real life. lol. Swipe left for more #smithankyoutravels #taiwan #expectationvsreality

A post shared by Smith Leong 🏀 (@smithankyou) on Dec 9, 2017 at 7:17pm PST

Taipei with Chan Brothers 

I feel it in my fingers, I feel it in my toes Christmas is all around me and so the feeling grows It's written in the wind, it's everywhere I go So if you really love Christmas c'mon and let it snow #loveactually #christmas #smithankyoutravels #travel #taiwan #shifen

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Bangkok - Retreat 

Always something new for me no matter how many times I'm back here in Bangkok #smithankyoutravels #neonmarket

A post shared by Smith Leong 🏀 (@smithankyou) on Mar 23, 2017 at 4:41am PDT

Bangkok with AirAsia 

Back in Thailand again for a crazy 72 hours with an even crazier bunch of people. Been travelling so much lately cause of my new venture @project24sg and awesome client @airasia. Can't wait for more 🙌🏻✈️ #worktimefun #smithankyoutravels #moreclientsmoreluck #AirAsiaTopShopper #AmazingThailand #ThailandShoppingDining

A post shared by Smith Leong 🏀 (@smithankyou) on Jun 20, 2017 at 5:49pm PDT

Kuching/Sarawak with AirAsia 

Monday, JUST BRING IT! #smithankyoutravels #sarawak #travel

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Munich with Munich Tourism Board 

You thought it was squad goals but they look at you as their father. LOL

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Hong Kong for Love Off The Cuff Movie Preview 

One night in Hong Kong. #smithankyoutravels . . @discoverhongkong

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2017 Thoughts 

We win some, we lose some. This happens all the time but I guess 2017 is the year that I feel it the most. Not because we lost Gong Cha and got Liho, nor losing Llao Llao and getting Yole (which I've yet to try) but I guess it's the fact that I was placed in a situation that I need to make certain decisions and the main takeaway behind it is that "We are only human. We can't win it all." There are times that we need to make certain tough decisions. We need to give up sometimes in order to get something else. I got something I wanted for a long time but I lost something along the way. shrug. oh well. Resentment can't change things so I guess I can only move on. 

I've been spending a lot more time with my son who is turning 2 soon. He is growing up well and healthy. Picking up things and becoming a big kid that can interact and play. I've made a whole new group of friends from playing basketball and now some of them are working with me and we hang out all the time. They are like my new crew/entourage/or what people call it these days #squad. (Or is that outdated as well?) Happy Holidays everyone, see you on the other side.

- Smith

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MR.SMITH'S 2016

Time of the year to look back at 2016 and blog about how crazy my year was. I kept telling myself the same thing every year, "man, that's some crazy year.. there's no way you are going to top that" but some how I just manage to do it year after year. So many milestones unlocked this 2016 and I'm glad you are all still with me.

It has now became a tradition for me to do such a post. For those who like history, you can check out 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012 , 2011 and 2010. To be honest I really love these posts to see how far I've come so far. It is also like an easy to-stalk content for those who just met me and wish to know a little more about me. (It is also a progress check for my own English. LOL) 

Just a quick overview for 2016: total number of post - 130. Which is actually 24 more than 2015 and still 32 short from 2014. I've been slacking a lot I see.  (if you notice I practically copied the 1st paragraph from last year which I copied from the year before. So this shows how lazy I really am? HAHA!)

BUT, I've been working hard on my IG lah. Give and take okay? 
Anyway, here we go!

I'M A DAD! 

As much as I always tell people that being a dad is seriously not a great achievement, this is still a major event of 2016. Why? You know, like you close a deal because you are a good sales person, if you are a top student, that is also because you studied hard but becoming a dad to be honest is really nothing close to an achievement in my books. I mean unless he is going to win some gold medal for the nation and I helped. Else ah, all I did was erm, you know. 

Anyway, very quickly little Seth is already 10 months old and he is at this I-will-bite-everything-phase which includes me. It's funny how he is learning how to walk while I'm not walking. (That's another story for later) 

 Love this little ball of fats to bits. (I mean when he is not crying. OR screaming. OR pooping. OR refusing to sleep.) 


NEW ME

In the words of my neighbour - " You are one strange man. You could suddenly just lose weight, change your hairstyle, and even your wardrobe." 

I take that as a compliment but I guess to quote the great Michael Jackson, 

"If You Wanna Make The World A Better Place, Take A Look At Yourself, And Then Make A Change"

We hold our lives in our very own hands. I love this new hairstyle and have been keeping this hair ever since.  Can't say everybody feels the same about this. My mum thought I looked like I escaped from prison while my wife thinks that I look too fierce. 

That's not all, I also started shaping my brows. And also YOGA! 

NEW INKS

It's a really fruitful year for my inkddiction. 

My serendipity tattoo 

My New York Skyline tattoo which I got when I was in New York. 

My Kobe Bryant Bangle Tattoo which I was supposed to blog about and explain the design and I didn't because you know, lazy. Cause of this one I also started this #FoodForTatt on Instagram. 

Instagram Game Reboot

Since we are on the topic of #FoodForTatt and Instagram, I got obsessed with photography Instagram. Despite the fact that I've been on it for the longest time, I've always been one of those users who just uploads random stuff on the fly and uses Instagram as "Instant" until earlier this year. Of course I still miss uploading instant shenanigans, which was why I opened up my previously private account @Smiffuckyou . I know it sounds very rude but I really love the word play like the nice me is thankyou which comes with smith while the not so nice version is fuckyou and comes with smiff. 

My wife has been really unhappy about me and my vulgarities (You know, baby Seth is picking up words these days) but it has always been my way of life for the longest time. Anyone with any tips on this? 

Travel

I did a fair bit of traveling this year. I'm not sure which came 1st - my love of photography or traveling but it's because of these two hobbies turned work that I've been able to go places. I'm glad I met Zach, Nui and Flora who taught me a lot, both photography and traveling wise. It's also because of this I got myself a girlboss and that makes me her slave (I've no idea how I got that job title). According to the yearend appraisal that did not really happen, my girlboss thinks that I'm a very happy slave. 

I still can't believe I was in NYC and LA though. That two cities are like my dream and it's so surreal that work got me there. I was actually at Staples Centre, home of the Lakers. I almost teared. (Actually I think I did.)  

2016 Travel flash back post. 

Breaking my ankle

WHAT HAPPENED!! If that's your reaction, it means that you haven't read this. It's basically as detailed as it could get kind of post. If you are in a rush, I fall off a longboard. 

Life after breaking my ankle sucks. I cannot go out and play, I had to cancel my travel plans. (I was supposed to be in Taipei? And could have been in Penang as well. And worst of all, Hong Kong Fashion week!! >:-( We had to turn it down because there's no way I'm going.)  My right leg's muscles are all giving way and soft and I'm putting on a lot of weight. Horrible way to end the year seriously. 

BEST OF 2016 - the Movie, TV Show, Music and Game edition

I'm a big MOVIE, TV Show, MUSIC and GAME Junkie. So I did a whole post of what I like. Check it out here. 

2016 Thoughts 

I think 2016 is a major turning point for me. Not just in terms of health, people I meet, work, weight loss, travel, or even because I became a father. I can't really pinpoint why or what but I guess it's a chain effect of everything adding up. I feel like I kinda grew up all of a sudden and I learned to treasure time and progression a lot more than I used to. I used to believe that life is about being content but now life is a bout pushing limits for me. (Look where had that got me? Pushing the limit of my age and breaking an ankle. LOL) 

There were plenty of ups and downs in this year. I picked up some good habits as well as bad ones which I'm not proud of. Some of the happiest and saddest moments probably happened all within the same year. (Fine, saddest is probably still 2012) 

Overall, I've enjoyed my 2016 I guess. 2017, JUST BRING IT! 

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