My Stories of 2010

2009 was and is always going to be remembered as one of the most incredible chapters of my life. A year where childhood dreams beyond my craziest imaginations became a reality. Asian Youth Games, Singapore Idol, international World Cups.. unbelievable opportunities and experiences that i'm eternally grateful for.

But through January 2010, I went on a hiatus from writing and everything else because I was actually on the verge of a major break down and even contemplated giving up. I badly needed to get away from it all, I needed time and space alone to breathe.

Thing is, although 2009 was pretty awesome in so many ways, it was also one of the most exhausting and painful year i've ever had to live through. In pursuit of my dreams, I had to make sacrifices. Sacrifices that broke my heart, sacrifices that were creating severe repercussions in my life. It was a constant contradiction of emotions. I was achieving my goals, living my dreams.. but always wondering if I was truly happy.

Thankfully during this period of recuperation, I had the chance to reflect upon a lot of things.. one of them being what I really want to change about my life and self for the year ahead. I guess i've come to that point in my journey where being the best and striving for perfection isn't everything to me anymore. I may never be the smartest, luckiest, most talented or good looking but so what? I just want to be genuinely happy and grateful for all the amazing things and people around me.

My 2010 isn't going to be just about dreams, its going to be one with meaningful purpose. I definitely will continue pushing boundaries but this time, no matter how many rejections and failures i'll face, I want to be able to say that I tried and tried to overcome.. with a smile.