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2020

Writing this on my off day - I think it's a good idea to take off days once in a while whether it's a fake MC or not. It is good to have a slow day to just relax, do things that you like (beyond Netflix and chill) and just have some quiet time to yourself. Today is perfect - rainy, cooling and relaxing, a breath of fresh air in the land of perpetual summer.

I thought to come on here and jot down some things I want to do for 2020. I am not usually the kind of person who has new year resolutions as I don't like to plan out things to far in advance. However, as I'm moving into the 28th year of existence and slowly realising that I am a little lost in life right now, maybe it is time to start planning for the future.

I am not used to planning my life. At the age of 15/16, I got a 4-year scholarship to study in Singapore, and got through those years pretty smoothly (with the usual day to day stress of a student, oh how I miss those days). After graduation, I knew where I was going to (university, wherever that accepts me with a generous scholarship). After university, I started working, truly without an idea of what I should do with my life and literally jumping into wherever that offered me a job. 3 years later, while I am in a pretty good place and doing decently, there is still a question bugging in my head.

What is your aspiration in life?

When I was a kid, I used to say that I wanted to be a journalist. I wanted to tell stories and give people a voice. When I went to university, I knew that I wanted to do Sociology because it is a truly interesting subject, and it's true - I really got to learn how to think critically about everything that happens around me: realising my privileges, understanding my struggles, having an appreciation for what I have and the fact that I can even have the time and luxury to think about what I want to do next with my life.

Which brings me to the main point of this post - my 2020 plans. Kindly note that the list is non-exhaustive containing things that I have not been doing for the past few years, and may change depending on, oh I don't know, LIFE.

Knowing me, I probably won't achieve everything that I set out to do, but it is good to note down because I also feel that even having the reflection and intention at this point of time is a step in the right direction.


  • Live with intention
  • Reflect
  • Read more books (I bought a Kindle last year and so far utilisation has been dismal. I read 2 books this year so far, if you count a graphic novel as 1 lol. Hoping to finish 1 more before the end of the year)
  • Research and plan for my Master's. Will appreciate any help/input on this
  • Start a secondary income source, most likely from online freelance writing
  • Be healthier
  • Continue my German/Spanish/Mandarin duolingo/classes (consistently)
I think this is all for now. Here's to the new year!
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