This year has been a great year for me! There wasn’t too much happening on the work side, but on the “destress” side, had lots of fun traveling domestically and internationally.
Being from Malaysia, I’ve always enjoyed having a very “Chinese-Style” Chinese New Year celebration experience. But after moving to San Francisco, this did not happen very often as people here don’t celebrate like we do in Malaysia. But that changed this year as I celebrated a very “Chinese-Style” Chinese New Year in Taiwan with my mother and elder sister. We woke up at 4:00am to go to a Buddhist temple to pray, which is a tradition in my family that we do every year for CNY. Being in Taiwan, I was able to see the beautiful plum flowers blooming on the first day of Chinese New Year. It was such an eye candy experience that I will not forget.
 | At the end of April, I travelled to London for a short ten day trip. I was able to enjoy a few afternoon tea experiences, with one of them being in a beautiful big Mansion. Having a “Great Royal Afternoon Tea” in a big mansion is kind of a “once in a lifetime” thing for me, it was a lavish experience! Felt like I’m a Lady in Downton Abbey… Lady Paulway! “Afternoon Tea on a Bus” was a pretty unique experience as well. Coincidentally the theme was for the Coronation of King Charles III. The ride was a little bumpy, so having tea and eating finger sandwiches and delights was a bit of a unique challenge. But the overall experience was quite fun and special. Why do I like afternoon tea so much? I guess it’s about the atmosphere and experience, also the delicious British scones and... Tea? Well, I'm a tea person. And Finally, during this trip, I realized that there is a difference between “Afternoon Tea” and “High Tea”. I’m sure most of you have enjoyed “Afternoon Tea”, so make sure you guys don’t say the wrong thing to the hostess in London. It was a pretty fun journey in the UK! |
I have loved movie soundtracks ever since I was in primary school. That's how I was introduced to John William’s music. And this year, I was lucky enough to have the opportunity to attend a live concert with the Maestro, John Williams, who is now 91 years old, in person conducting a full orchestra to his movie scores. I salute him that he is still healthy and to be able to conduct a 2 and a half hours concert, which also included three Encore songs! Very impressive! Listening to “Imperial March” conducted by the Maestro live on stage… bucket list checked!
Overall, it was a pretty satisfying year for me, and I’m looking forward to having another fun and healthy year next year!
Happy 2024!!
Overall, it was a pretty satisfying year for me, and I’m looking forward to having another fun and healthy year next year!
Happy 2024!!
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