Bidding farewell to 2023

Um, where did the year go? The older I get, the faster the years fly by. 

Family 

I had the opportunity to work from Malaysia for 5 weeks in April this year. Who would have thought I'd get the chance to be home for such an extended period after migrating to Melbourne? Truly grateful for the experience. Additionally, Jen and I finally moved to our new place—a place I now call mine/ours. It's a very grounded but peculiar feeling. It's not the home I grew up in, but it's going to be the home where my kids will likely grow up.

Career

I finally achieved the promotion I'd been aiming for. I even got nominated to be part of the Inspiring Women Program 2023. I'm not sure if that's considered a big deal, but I'll give myself a pat on the back!

Leisure

I traveled to Phuket with Jen at the beginning of the year (or was it the end of 2021?!); Japan in April; Gili T in May. Then, with Mum, I went to Guangzhou in May. And with Jen to New Zealand in November, and back to Malaysia in December. That's probably where all my money went.

Financial

Speaking of money, I still have no idea what my monthly expenditure is like. Will this year be the year?!?!?

Self-development

Finally finished 1Q84 as promised. Got ourselves an account with the local library, so you could say I've started reading, at least a bit. I've already finished reading 1Q84, Finding Chika, I am Malala, The Kite Runner, and a couple more. Also, got myself AEM certified as promised; AND Salesforce certified. Maybe this year I'll aim for another certification.

Summary

Looking back at the year 2022, theoretically, it was an exceptionally good year. 

Nothing but positive events unfolded. However, despite the achievements and joys, there's an underlying sense of emptiness, a feeling that something is missing. It's perplexing that even with all the good, each day still feels like 'just another day.' The paradox of a seemingly perfect year and an unshakeable hollowness leaves me pondering the true essence of fulfilment... 

Perhaps making financial awareness shouldn't even be my goal; instead, addressing this feeling of emptiness should be my priority.

Anyone out there with wise words to share?