with thanks

yes this is an update of my life.

and so ends the last full work week of 2018.. here begins the last weekend of 2018. the new year is dawning. i cannot believe how much things have happened over the past 12 months. so many changes. so many new experiences. so many new people. as 2018 comes to a close, i thought i would be great to think back a little on what are the things i really appreciate and will hold on dear to.

i am thankful for a wonderful FYP mentor. a part of me still cannot believe that it was only this year i was struggling to produce the last bit of the results for my FYP and begin to write my thesis. moreover, i just got back from a somewhat traumatising trip to Malaysia, having cheating death (story which i will not share here). regardless, Prof. Teo Y. Y. had been ever so helpful, providing my guidance and fruitful feedback. despite his hectic schedule, i could still meet him in person for discussions on my thesis and presentation.

i am thankful for the friends i met in university. the 4 years in university could have been so much tougher without them. people from my first science orientation camp to the science committee members to random friends i met along the course of 4 years.. everyone of them has been helpful and supportive in his/her very own way.

i am thankful for my company and colleagues. moving into the working world can be a really scary thing but they are such a nice bunch.. so helpful and open. i could not feel any "ranking" system in this place. it seemed that everyone is working side by side and literally we are. i really appreciate how feedback, thoughts and opinions can be passed in any direction and to anyone. such a healthy place to work, learn and grow.

last but definitely not the least, i am thank for my family. without them, so many things could not have happen. like every other family, we may have squabbles and problems now and then.. nonetheless, those have not held us back but knit us closer together. may we all stay healthy and awesome forever. until next time then, cheers.