2017 Reflection Thoughts

2017 has been such a year for me. Ups and downs, friends and foes (actually I made no foes, didn't I?), all will be wrapped up in this reflection post that took me hours to finish.

First, all my achievements.

The achievement that makes me feel proud of myself most is that I got accepted into QUT - Queensland University of Technology. Being all by myself thousand miles away from home is definitely what I did expect, but maybe I have not been mentally well-prepared for this journey. However, I have to praise myself for being so brave during the past 5 months. I have not thought that I would be at a drinking party and stay up all night at some guys' houses (I personally know these guys, and they are all trust-worthy (y)) or I would be walking home alone from the campus to home at 3 in the morning. I do feel scared, but the thought of being able to accomplish those little things, step by step, on my own overwhelms.

Hmm, what's next ... I have to praise myself for being able to make some money now, enough to cover my living expenses without putting any huge burden on my parents. I did ask them for financial help when needed, but most of the time, I try to figure out myself. Therefore, I feel more comfortable when spending my own money on things like make up, clothes and dining out. I bought my parents and relatives some small gifts when I returned to Vietnam in November. Those gifts did not cost much, but that was the money I earned from hours and hours dog tired working at a casual part time job. I have done well, haven't I?

I have to praise myself more for being able to step out of my comfort zone and being a part of VietQ, and later kickSTART. A year to be a Marketing Director of VietQ Executive team 2018, and months until 2018 Semester 1 Pre-Orientation takes place. Hopefully I will make good memories with those inspiring people and push myself more to limits.

I have to praise myself for being able to listen to those people who feel that they may need me to comfort them. I am happy to listen, and I am happy to make a positive influence on someone's life. Thanks for coming to me when you need someone to listen to your stories.

Thank you all people who have made my year fabulous. Words cannot be enough.

Hmm, and now my regrets.

I failed to be accepted into FTU - Foreign Trade University or sometimes I ironically call it Harvard Chùa Láng. A 0.5 point would definitely have helped me get into that university, but I failed, somewhat bitterly. I did not invest all my effort and time to study for the entrance exam into FTU, so I reap what I sow, and no complains, actually. I could have done better, but instead I chose to be laid-back :)) as I had no intentions of studying university in Vietnam anyway. But FTU has been something special that made me challenge myself. I did not make it, but anyway, no hard feelings towards FTU now

I am still somehow impassive and late for work. Being this brave is praise-worthy, but how about being more this year, Loi? And I am still fcking late for work, once every fortnight =))))))))))) /speechless/ How about waking up more early this year, Loi?

6 years has gone and my journey to be fluent in Korean still has a long way to go. How about spending more time this year on Korean :)

You are a good person, but hey you still hold grudge and bias towards people. Being flawless is impossible, but how about being nicer and sympathetic to others this year, Loi? Give more, and take less. Let bygones be bygones.

One more thing, a higher GPA this year is a must, okayyyyyy? And maybe apply for the exchange program, will you?

You have done well, Loi and I am sure you will become a greater person this year.

Let's make 2018 a more memorable year for you.

Cheers.

5:20PM December 31st 2017.

Brisbane.

Raining outside with thunderstorms.