Another year flew past just like that. 2024 was indeed a year of change - learning to embrace that change and also enjoying every part of it. Most of my friends know about that "lululemon" incident at the start of 2024 (on my birthday somemore), and that led me to think, will my 2024 be filled with such challenging situations? Thankfully, this year has been rather good to me, especially in the second half of the year as I start a new chapter in my new job, and getting to know a bunch of really kind-hearted individuals that made my everyday working life much more enjoyable.
And yes, I did start a new job in June this year. I bid goodbye to my previous research work position in May, as I chose not to renew my contract. I was offered another renewal for another 4 months, but I felt like, if I wanted to leave to pursue what I wanted to do (social work), that should be the right time to leave, just as the contract ends. I remember telling my colleagues that if I continued to stay in that job, yes for the stability, I would slowly lose the momentum to step out of my comfort zone to pursue what I want to do. And yes thankfully, I am glad to have taken that leap of faith and applied for many social work positions working with children. I remember having to go for multiple interviews within that month, before my contract actually ended, and so so so grateful to have landed myself a position right after my Korea trip.
Speaking of which, I finally went to Korea this year!! Albeit it was a family trip with a travel agency tour, I still very much enjoyed every part (and presence) of being in Korea - the Koreaboo in me is shaking as I speak. Looking forward to another more relaxed and free-n-easy Korea trip next year! Also travelled for a bit before I started my new work - going to KL for IU concert, and also a short Malacca trip with teambagua! Here's to more adventures in 2025!
Anyways, back to my new job - really the main highlight of the year. Getting to do social work while working with children, really a dream come true. Am really blessed to be in a team and work with people who are ever so passionate in doing what they do, and also just being really fun individuals to be around. Thankful to have met busoks, and look forward to growing together for the next eight years together!
I remember in last year's post, I talked about how I wanted to trust myself more in the new year and to also love myself a bit more. I think I came to learn how to do that a bit more with my new job, as I faced my inner struggles and reflected a lot more. There are definitely times where I felt frustrated at myself, thinking I could do a lot more, and did face a couple of emotionally heavy cases, but learning to cope with them and talking it out did help me process my feelings and thoughts a lot more better. I think a part of being in social work also comes with knowing my own strengths and weaknesses, and embodying them to grow as a better worker, which in turn allows me to be a better person with better awareness of self.
Anyways, I hope for the coming year to be filled with only happy things for myself and the people I cherish 🎇
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