Pinky officially moved in with us today, we had to build a fence around the house before we could bring her home, what other great day to do that than the first day of 2013!
We went for a walk today and there are many amazing reserves around this area, there's even an off leash dog exercising area, she'll love her daily walks around here!
So, time flew by 2012 especially in the last 2 months, in a glimpse, it's 2013 already!
2012 was definitely an amazing year, so many life changing events have happened, it definitely took both Frank and I to the next level, a brand new phase of our lives.
Let's reminisce what have been achieved in 2012.
I have officially completed my Bachelor of Pharmacy. Official graduation to follow coming May!
I am now a registered intern pharmacist with the Pharmacy Council in New Zealand, have got my annual practising certificate!
Throughout this year, I worked hard and also played hard. This is definitely my most enjoyable year at University, looking back at all those pictures with friends at uni, I know I will miss this.
This year, I did my placements in another town, experiencing pharmacy out of Auckland.
I also went through dissertation, the big final year project that everybody complains about.
Despite my busy academic year, I also managed to slot in wedding planning at the same time, still amazed how things got done all at the same time.
I started and ended my final part time job as a pharmacy assistant, and that being said, I started my first full time job in the same pharmacy!
Frank and I ended our long distance relationship and progressed into living together.
I officially moved out of house.
Bought a house! Our first home!
I am still amazed at how lucky I am that all these good things happened to me, this is by far the best year I've had! Compared to 6 years ago, when I just came to Nz with nothing, being depressed everyday, went through the toughest time of my life with family and academic problems to what I have achieved today.
I'm not trying to boast but I am happy and proud of myself, and extremely grateful to have these good fortune happening to me, I hope this last and good things will keep coming.
When I face down time again in the future, I shall always come back to this post and read through the happy things that I have experienced, to know that as long as I do not give up and keep working hard, good things will eventually come to those who wait, and when they do come, always be grateful.
Thank you amazing 2012, let's make 2013 even better!
New year resolution: Be happy and grateful! Cherish all the good things around me especially the little things that makes my everyday :)
1.1.13
19.12.12
19th of December
The nineteenth of December 2012 is a special day.
It marks our 5 year anniversary, also our first day officially walking into our first home as proud home owners.
When the agent told us the settlement date is nineteenth when we were just house viewing, we were so engrossed over the little details it didn't click that it was our anniversary day. Nineteenth sounded familiar but I was focusing on inspecting the house.
Finally, the house is now officially ours, as we proudly unlocked the door, and for the very first time, walked into our first home. What a great way to celebrate our 5 year anniversary. This has to be the best gift we can give each other as an anniversary present. A house as a symbol to a journey of love, with each other, sharing lives together.
Today is also the day we mailed out all the wedding invitations!!! A very very special day indeed!
So many life changing events are happening at the same time, new job, new house, wedding.. this is one of the most important times of my life. It can be tiring trying to cope with so many new changes in such a short amount of time, especially working 46 hours a week at the same time.. nevertheless I am excited to see what other sweet blessings life can bring. Hola to a new career, marriage and home!
It marks our 5 year anniversary, also our first day officially walking into our first home as proud home owners.
When the agent told us the settlement date is nineteenth when we were just house viewing, we were so engrossed over the little details it didn't click that it was our anniversary day. Nineteenth sounded familiar but I was focusing on inspecting the house.
Finally, the house is now officially ours, as we proudly unlocked the door, and for the very first time, walked into our first home. What a great way to celebrate our 5 year anniversary. This has to be the best gift we can give each other as an anniversary present. A house as a symbol to a journey of love, with each other, sharing lives together.
Today is also the day we mailed out all the wedding invitations!!! A very very special day indeed!
So many life changing events are happening at the same time, new job, new house, wedding.. this is one of the most important times of my life. It can be tiring trying to cope with so many new changes in such a short amount of time, especially working 46 hours a week at the same time.. nevertheless I am excited to see what other sweet blessings life can bring. Hola to a new career, marriage and home!
12.12.12
Life is a learning process
Life is always a learning process.
I have been doing nothing but learning every single day in the past 2 weeks.
Firstly, I started a new job, so obviously lots to learn at work.
Secondly, I moved out of home to Frank's, so learning how to be independent, by that i mean cook and clean after myself. Once I get home from work, it's cooking time, and everyday I have been learning how to improve my cooking.
All these little learning processes will only shape me to a better person in the future, I hardly have any time to rest or be idle, it's busy both at work and at home. But, it is also rewarding and interesting at the same time. At university, I learn everything about drugs written on a book, once i step out of uni, i learn everything under the sun about life. I'll never stop learning.
:)
I have been doing nothing but learning every single day in the past 2 weeks.
Firstly, I started a new job, so obviously lots to learn at work.
Secondly, I moved out of home to Frank's, so learning how to be independent, by that i mean cook and clean after myself. Once I get home from work, it's cooking time, and everyday I have been learning how to improve my cooking.
All these little learning processes will only shape me to a better person in the future, I hardly have any time to rest or be idle, it's busy both at work and at home. But, it is also rewarding and interesting at the same time. At university, I learn everything about drugs written on a book, once i step out of uni, i learn everything under the sun about life. I'll never stop learning.
:)
28.11.12
Life changing events
So many life changing events are happening in a short time frame! Firstly, graduated and entering the full time working lifestyle next week, secondly, entering in new phase in relationship - moved in together and getting married next year, also got ourselves new financial commitment, got a new house and started living away from home, got to plan for the future and kids. Still quite disbelieve all these good and exciting things are happening so soon!
I shall focus on these fortunate events and cherish the moments :)
It's stressful but it's a good stress!
I shall focus on these fortunate events and cherish the moments :)
It's stressful but it's a good stress!
22.11.12
House Hunting OVER!
I am ExciteD!
This is more exciting than completing Bachelor of Pharmacy...
Frank and I bought our first home!!!!
It is still sinking in, and feel so surreal!!
:D
WOOHOO have a peep at our new home!
This is more exciting than completing Bachelor of Pharmacy...
Frank and I bought our first home!!!!
It is still sinking in, and feel so surreal!!
:D
WOOHOO have a peep at our new home!
19.11.12
Completion ceremony
Officially completed BPharm
:)
The people I need to thank are my parents who gave me emotional and financial support, my sister who looked after my pets while I spend the entire day at university library, Frank who gave me unconditional love and support throughout my university journey.
One last thing to do before I finally reach the end of my pathway to becoming a pharmacist, is to enjoy my internship year, the pharmacist I will work with was the top intern of the year, I shall learn from her and hopefully by this time end of next year, I will become an awesome pharmacist just like her.
I shall attempt to have my life back from now on, less caffeine, no more sitting down at the desk for the entire day, more exercise and healthy diet, have my social life back (after 5 years of none, have to learn how to communicate once again), and of course, i wardrobe change!! Time to throw away my old jumpers and jeans, and put on some professional clothing! Welcome to a happy working life!
The people I need to thank are my parents who gave me emotional and financial support, my sister who looked after my pets while I spend the entire day at university library, Frank who gave me unconditional love and support throughout my university journey.
One last thing to do before I finally reach the end of my pathway to becoming a pharmacist, is to enjoy my internship year, the pharmacist I will work with was the top intern of the year, I shall learn from her and hopefully by this time end of next year, I will become an awesome pharmacist just like her.
I shall attempt to have my life back from now on, less caffeine, no more sitting down at the desk for the entire day, more exercise and healthy diet, have my social life back (after 5 years of none, have to learn how to communicate once again), and of course, i wardrobe change!! Time to throw away my old jumpers and jeans, and put on some professional clothing! Welcome to a happy working life!
10.11.12
One week post exam
It's been a week since I finished my final exam, but it felt like longer because I have been doing so much!
Haven't had a Saturday morning that I can sleep in without guilt :)
Haven't had a Saturday morning that I can sleep in without guilt :)
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