10 Highlights of 2020

 This year has been... different... to say the very least. 

When the first lockdown happened back in Mar/Apr, I was certain that nothing good would come out the year anymore. I was already having a very tough time dealing with everything that was happening around me and lockdown didn't make things easier. 

Like everyone and everywhere in the world, I was forced to spend more time with myself. I was forced to be in isolation. I was forced to live life very differently. My routine and my life changed immensely. I didn't know how to adapt to things that quickly. I didn't know how to appreciate my extra time off. I was forced to learn all these new things. 

While all of that sounds scary, it was also an adventure. 2020 has been a roller coaster for everyone. However, in such difficult times, I am grateful that I still have my amazing jobs. I am thankful that my friends and family and myself are safe. A lot of people say that 2020 is bad news. While it is quite true, but there are some good things that came out of this. 

Our earth was taking time to heal from all sorts of pollution. Some are fortunate enough to spend more time with loved ones. Some are fortunate enough to work from the comfort of their own homes.

On the not so fortunate note, some lost their jobs. Some lost their businesses. Some lost their families/loved ones. It's a heartbreaking year, I'm not going to lie. I've lost people too this year.

However, as I was pondering on all the events that took place for the past 12 months, I've managed to think of 10 highlights for this year. 

1. I was fortunate enough to appear on TV twice

2. I conducted and assisted my first ever NLP course back in September

3. At this age, I was certain that it would be more difficult to make new friends but I've managed to meet 2 amazing people

4. I got to nurture my current friendships 

5. I managed to cut off toxic people, people who claim that I am their girl friend, babe, best friend, etc...

6. I know this is probably an awful thing to say but I got out of a turbulent relationship. Don't get me wrong, no love was lost there. No hate whatsoever. It was just time. And in a weird way, I feel like I've gotten a part of myself back

7. After months of consideration, I finally accepted that I was the problem of my financial status. Because ever since lockdown, I've managed to save money and live comfortably for the rest of the year

8. One great thing about lockdown is I've finally taken my workout seriously and so, managed to lose some weight and build muscles

9. I got to see my family twice this year which was amazing because normally, it's once a year. And because of the pandemic, we communicate on FaceTime more often. I love that

10. In a very long time, I've finally put me first. No relationships, nothing. It's just me. I took time off to read, learn new recipes, glow up for myself, not for anyone else

In other words, I've managed to learn more about myself this year. I've gone through tough times mostly alone. I came out of the situations stronger. So, no matter what happens in the next year, tough times don't last forever. You'll get through this. We will all get through this together. 

Happy New Year, everyone! Stay safe x

Realistic 2019 New Year's Resolutions

I've always been a fan of reading what's on someone's resolution list (not because I'm nosy.... well, maybe because I'm nosy) because it inspires me a little more and sometimes, it gives me ideas and things I never really thought about achieving. So, as tacky as it is, I still quite like going through people's list but I don't really like creating my own.

I would normally do a post about "highlights of 2018" or a look back at the year but thinking of it, I'm just glad I made it through 2018 alive. 2018 for me was scattered - difficult, messy, unorganized, confusing, unattractive. But I do have some beautiful moments too, in terms of self-development and self-improvement.

Anyway, I've sat down and thought about some of the things I'd like to focus more on this year. A more realistic one, if I might add, because things like swearing less - probably ain't f*cking happening any time soon.


1) Concentrate on my health

Because goddammit, I'm going to hit 30 soon. F*ck!


2) Read more

Books, articles, blogs, magazines


3) Work hard, play hard 

I need to find the balance between the two. I'm still learning but I'll get there


4) Spread positive vibes as much as I can 

And also surround myself with good vibes whenever I can


5) Follow the wave and go with the flow 

In other words, I'm not going to take myself and life too seriously this year because it got me nowhere last 2 years


Of course I do have a few other personal goals of my own and I will use all my willpower to get them but I won't get disappointed if I don't achieve them because I know for a fact that I will give it my 101%.

So, Happy 2019 everyone. Cheers 

2018 New Year's Resolutions

17 days into 2018 and I've finally come up with a list of things I'd like to accomplish this year.

But first of all, HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE! 

Sorry for being MIA. I was off visiting my hometown for the past 9 days or so and I decided to enjoy every moment I could, which meant that I was off social media for a few days. But anyway, I'm back now and I ain't going nowhere.

Well, no matter how tacky and cheesy New Year's Resolution sounds, it's still quite interesting to read and know what people would like to achieve in the year. And no matter how much I tell myself and others that I don't like making a list of things I'd like to achieve throughout the year - because lets face it, we're either going to forget halfway into the year or we add more and more things onto the list - I still make one every year. It gives me a sense of security and a guideline to follow, I suppose.

Yes, I'm weird like that but I know I'm not the only one, or maybe I am? :P 

I've thought about this long and hard because I do take NY Resolution rather seriously. And after 17 days of thinking, here's my list:


1. Publish my book (novel) by the end of the year

This is my biggest resolution for 2018. Something I've been wanting to share with all of you in a long time too. Hence why, a lot of hiatus on my blog but that's not at all a good reason. But more on this book later on.


2. Stop being afraid of travelling

I can actually see that I'll be travelling a lot throughout 2018. And I shouldn't let anxiety and fear of flying stop me from planning more trips with my loved ones.


3. Take my health more seriously 

I have something to share with all of you but that comes a bit later too - Oops, sorry for being so secretive. 


4. Take my job more seriously too 

Not just as a radio announcer and a producer, but as an entrepreneur, writer and the director of my own life too.


5. Step out of my comfort zone a little more each day 

I've done so many things I'd never thought I'd do in 2017 and I'm not stopping this year.

6. Drink less coffee

Yes, I needed 6 cups of black coffee to function everyday but I've lowered it down to 3 this month. It was no easy task, let me tell you. But the aim this year is one cup a day or one cup a week. Let's see how this goes.


7. Surround myself with positive vibes 

Meaning more positive people, friends, vibes and spreading more positivity in return as well.


8. Read more books this year 

Well, I will have you know that 17 days into 2018, I've already finished 2 books (proud moment right here because I couldn't even read 2 books last year).


9. Swear less and say less bad words 

This seems like an almost impossible task for me (for those of you who actually know me, you would think that too), but I'm not just doing this for my spiritual well-being, I don't want my kid's first word to be "f*ck". And no, I'm not pregnant and I'm not having a kid yet.


10. Live more on routines 

See, I've been all over the place for the past couple of months, just taking life as it comes - and trust me, that's great SOMEtimes, but not all the time. I've just started my morning routine this month which I will share soon. And I'm in the process of planning my night and exercise routines.

I've written all of this down and stuck this on my bedroom wall so that each morning, I'll follow these "guidelines". Anyway, I hope January has been treating all of you well. If you are still writing your NY Resolution list, please share some with me in the comments :) 

5 Ways To Achieve Your New Year's Resolutions

OK. It's that time of the year again - where you go through the "new year, new me" phase.

You take out the fanciest looking journal you recently bought because whilst you were buying this journal, you thought to yourself "2017 is going to be my year" or "I'm going to make 2017 my year" or something along those lines. And while you were telling yourself that, you thought of all sorts of New Year's resolutions and things you actually want to achieve in 2017.

All I can say is - good on you, pal. I'm with you on that. 

But let's face it, one can never really fulfill and achieve the new year's resolution that one makes. Now, I don't speak for everyone but I know I normally achieve about 60% of my new year's resolutions and that's about it. However, in 2016, surprisingly, I achieved 90% of it. 

So, I'm here to share with you 5 ways on how you can finally achieve your new year's resolutions for once if you've never really done so. 

1. Be realistic with your goals

• Be completely honest with yourself and ask yourself what you're capable of achieving. And then you can set your goals based on that. Things like "I want to lose 60 pounds in 3 months" or "I want to be a billionaire by the end of the year" are good goals but if you know deep down that you cannot commit to going to the gym for 365 days, then it's better to be a bit more realistic with your fitness goals. So, set aside an hour and reflect on yourself before writing down your resolutions in that beautiful journal. 

2. Create monthly goals 

• This has helped me so much in 2016. Creating monthly goals is a great way to monitor your resolutions and keep track of what you're actually achieving in a month's time. So, start setting your January goals now and post it on your bedside table or on your laptop. I've already got mine set and it's a really good one. Keep in mind - be realistic. 

3. Be prepared for anything and everything

• This is probably the 10% of why I did not achieve my 2016 goals. Because I'm just too rigid with my plans when we all know that not everything will always go according to our plans. I wasn't open-minded enough and I learned it the hard way. So my advice is to be prepared for better things or some sort of alterations when it comes to the not-so-good things. 

4. Add something new to your list

• Switch things up a little. If you have the same goals in your list each year, over and over again, chances of achieving them are slim. Having things like "I want to look like a Victoria's Secret model" in your list every year or something like "I want to be a better person" are just too mundane. It's great that you want to be a better person, so instead of writing that in your list, write down HOW and WHY you want to be better and WHAT are you going to do about it.  

5. Be organized and keep planning

• Let's face it. Resolutions and goals don't just pop out of nowhere on a random day. You have obviously put a lot of thought into it. So, invest just as much time to organize and plan how you're actually going to get there and monitor your performance every month (everyday, if you want). 

New Year's Resolution is a wonderful thing. You're taking a step forward to better yourself because you actually picture yourself going somewhere and being successful. But always keep these 5 things in mind otherwise you might just get too overwhelmed with everything that's going on around you. Focus on you and your goals. And yes, make 2017 a good one for yourself and for everyone around you. 

Happy New Year everyone! 

4 Things To Tell Yourself As You Step Into 2017

This is it everyone! 

Tomorrow is the 31st of December, marking the end of another year.

I'm going to be very honest with all of you. 2016 is probably the toughest year I have ever faced in my entire 25 years of living. The term "life is a roller coaster" isn't even enough to describe what I've been through this year.

But alas, I'm here right now. Alive. Healthy. Living. Writing.

So if you ask me, I am so ready to cut the cord from 2016. But I will take all the lessons I've learned this year and make 2017 the complete opposite of it.

Whether you've had a wonderful 2016 or the crappiest year ever, here are 4 things you should tell yourself whilst entering the New Year. And today is the perfect time to do this because once tomorrow comes, it's partying all the way or it's family time and before you know it, it's the 1st of January. So, now is the perfect time to tell yourself these things!

1. Learn from your mistakes in 2016

• Whatever mistakes or misfortunes you've had this year, take it as a lesson and move on. Apply them in 2017 rather than dwelling on what could've/would've/should've been. 

2. Do something different

• Whatever it is, make sure you add something new or different in your life. Not only will it make your life much more interesting, but also get you excited for 2017. Whatever it is you've always wanted to do, there is no better time to do it than 2017!

3. Be positive and keep an open mind

• Like I said, 2016 wasn't really my year but I've learned that you can move on pretty quickly if you have an open mind and think positive about everything at all cost. 

4. Work hard but love yourself harder

• While it's a wonderful thing to work hard and strive for success, don't ever forget to check in with yourself once in a while. Otherwise, before you know it, 2017 is over and all you've been doing is working. So, arrange some pampering sessions or travels when you feel like treating yourself. You deserve it!

With that said, I hope each and every one of you will have an amazing New Year's Eve and New Year's Day celebration. And as you can see, I have completely redesigned my blog so it's safe to say that I'm not going anywhere and full-time blogging will be the "something different" for me as we enter 2017 :) 

Be sure to let me know and share with me in the comments what you have in mind for your "something different" in 2017. I would really love to know!

HAPPY 2017 EVERYONE!