The Random Truths

So here I am again, doing that thing I've been doing for the past few years, writing a note about how the past year in my life has been for me, as well as a starting note for me to kick off this new season. For you not familiar with this "season" thingy, here's a short explanation. As a TV series junkie, this is how I view every birthday : as the start of a new season of this "series" called "My Life", and this is the pilot note.

Looking back at Season 30, I think this is the year where the main lead actress, aka myself, got the biggest role change: becoming a mother - but I'll come to that later.

Work wise, it was not exactly getting any easier, and though some might say they feel sorry that I was pregnant during those difficult times, I'd say completely the opposite. Last season was the perfect time for me to get pregnant. Otherwise, it would be very hard for me to find happy thoughts when all those shenanigans happened. Plus, I got a three months maternity leave! Hooray for pregnancy during tough times at work! And what's even better? Getting transferred to the department you wished for, straight after maternity leave! I was like jumping with joy when I heard the news ^-^

Still about work, but on a more personal note, it was quite heartbreaking for me to see a lot of close friends and/or role models leave the company, be it for another company, or to the regional offices. Although I am happy for them.. but still, that sad feeling knowing they won't be around anymore? Oh it's there alright >.
Enough about work, let's move on to the fun stuff!

In Season 30 I finally walked down memory lane and took a trip down under with Bayu, 7 years after my last visit there for my graduation. Funny thing, the holiday was meant to be a baby-making trip in Jan, but turns out I was already pregnant - so we postponed the trip to March instead. It was a great 2+ weeks getaway to Melbourne & Sydney which I would just love to repeat! Hopefully that chance will come again soon *amin*

On long-life dreams, two of them came true last season. One was being a regular radio announcer on 90.4 CosmopolitanFM (that's right, I landed that one-year contract!), and the other one was watching The Lion King Musical! I can't believe I finally got the chance to watch it! You know, I even shed some tears during the "Circle of Life" number because it was just so emotional for me! Almost 10 years in waiting, and I finally got to see it. Awesomeness!

But of course, the super highlight of Season 30, was me being a new mother to my beautiful baby girl, Aqila :) Never pictured myself as a mom; never pictured myself, the gerwani, with a kid, but now I can actually feel those people say that having a child is indeed the greatest gift ^-^

So, Season 31..
New role in personal life, new role at work.. Couldn't be more excited!

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