Happy New Year everyone! I cannot believe that 2011 has just passed! And as always, I reflect on my 2011, and move forward with goals for 2012.

2011 has been a good but tough year work-wise for me. I travelled like crazy this year; started with Bangkok in March, India, Sri Lanka & Maldives in June, Bali in September, and I finally got to Spain, with a pop over in Paris in December. It was really nice to get out of Singapore so many time this year. And really, really expensive!

Fitness-wise, I am probably at my fittest. I used to run but it wasn't enough for me, and I was not as fit and toned as I would like to be. 2011 saw me picking up hot yoga and pole dancing, and I continued my weekly runs. And I am so so so so very happy to see the effects of my efforts! I am definitely leaner and more toned, and lost some weight. I swear, the confidence it gives me when I can fit into a size 8 nicely, and sometimes even a size 6!!! Exhilirating....

Work-wise, I finally took up an appointment in the school. I have been very wishy-washy about this. I was scared of doing something beyond teaching, worried that my teaching would be compromised, and most worryingly my kids would be on the receiving end of the shorter stick. Finally this year, I went for my interview, cleared it and have been doing it for almost a year. Is it easy? No. Am I dying? Yes. I am moving on to a bigger portfolio in 2012 and I am scared to death. But hey, life would be boring if there are no challenges to it right? :)

On the guys front, I am a swinging single. 2011 is probably the first year where I truly enjoyed and embraced being single. I met a lot of single guys, I went for single events, I went out a lot with my friends, and did a lot of things for myself. And I love it. :)

And most importantly, 2011 has been a year where I was truly happy. I am able to balance between working hard and playing hard. I am able to seek out old and new friends, and find peace at being with myself and doing things for myself.

So yes, 2011 has been great.

For 2012, these are my goals. I don't call them resolutions but goals, cos I make sure I attain them. Resolutions tend to be broken, but goals are achieved....:)

1. Get my car licence and get a car (Im getting there soon!!!)

2. Push myself harder at work and not compromise standards and principles that I have set for myself.

3. Be fitter, more toned through tri-weekly hot yoga sessions and weekly runs. This requires a lot of discipline and focus. Because God knows how hard it is for me to put on my running shoes at 7pm after work, and force myself to run for 5km.

4. To travel a little leser this year so that I can save a little bit more. Im terrible at this....Travelling 4-6 times a year on a teacher's salary is no joke! This year, Im hoping to go back to Australia in June to see my darling friends, and Japan year end for my yearly long haul trips. Not Europe cos I have been to Europe 3 consecutive years AND IT IS BURNING A VERY VERY HUGE HOLE IN MY POCKET!!!

5. And on a more personal note, to be less judgmental of people, and not get affected by people's opinions and perceptions of me as it takes too much time and energy to be bothered by such things. And to have faith in myself and God that everything happens for a reason. Most importantly, to be grateful with my life and continue being the happy and optimistic person that I am.

HAPPY 2012 EVERYONE!!!!