Here's to trying our best.

Life is full of whirlwinds, isn't it?

You never really know what's about to happen. Whether bad things will turn around, or how long good things will stay. It's a battle everyday, and those of us who know how fast things change, are constantly at a scramble to make the most of the good things in Life.

The past few months have been a period of many changes. Good changes, yes, but scary changes.

Large-scale lifestyle changes, mindset changes, all of the things we are absolutely terrified of. They were and are not baby steps anymore, no longer spoon-feeding vegetable after vegetable, in hopes that one day you'll like eating them.

^ For the record, I like most vegetables. Except peas. I'm pretty sure I'm not the only one.

Anyways, I'd like to welcome you into my life right now. And all the changes that have come along and taken residence in it.

My mother hasn't been working for the past 2 years. And in September, she returned to work again. I won't say much about it, because it's not something for me to share, but I cannot be happier that my mother is doing something she loves and enjoys, and has such immense passion for. I must say, it's a pretty demanding 9 to 5 job. And it's a minor shock because I have to admit that I've already gotten so used to having a backup plan when it comes to transport to and from school. It's a blessing to have a quick car ride home after a long day at school, and when you are really in no mood to meet any people on public transport, let alone be socially acceptable. Well, we all have those days.

It's pretty much in her job description to travel. She's currently in Switzerland, a place she's fairly familiar with. While for the past week, I was busy mugging for exams. It's pretty much understandable that I get so incredibly jealous of her when she sends all the pictures.

Plus, in case you don't follow my instagram, my sister has been in Melbourne, Australia for the past couple months now. She's studying there whoo! I was really sad when she first left and I still do miss her. But we've both always been pretty independent and stuff so we are used to long periods of time not getting to spend time with each other. Also, we FaceTime pretty frequently so I've kind of adapted to living without another annoying teen in the house. But she turned 20 three days ago so she's no longer a teen. Oh my goodness.

Going down the list of people living under the same roof, guess what guys, I'm no longer at the luxury of a domestic helper doing my everything!!! Yea, this was a pretty major change in our household. My entire life I was literally spoilt by the help from my domestic helpers. I barely did my own laundry, barely did any sort of chores for that matter. It was a pretty spontaneous and quick decision for my mother to not have a domestic helper anymore. And I, surprisingly, was pretty calm about it. I mean, okay, I'm not SO spoilt that I don't want to do shit by myself. I just didn't do it because someone else was always there to take on the job. It scared me a bit I have to admit. In the busy schedule of a studying kid like me, I never really had to fit time in for chores. It's another responsibility on my shoulders now. But I knew from the start that this would be really, really good for me. I'd be so much more independent and headstrong. And no one could really have too much of that.

Also, for the past month, I've been spending some time hobbling around on crutches. Yes, crutches. I tore my ligament in a friendly, chill, passionate game of soccer in school. I fell and it turned out to be so bad omg haha! My ankle swelled to about twice its size, I went to the A&E, spent my entire September holidays at home studying and I made my whole class move down to the first floor and push me around in a wheelchair. Sounds like a lot of fun? HELL NO. It was really bad. It was, and probably is, one of those periods when I feel most vulnerable. I can't do a lot of things that I love to do and make me happy, and that just makes me feel down a lot more. I'm still dealing with it in my own way, and everyday is a challenge of both physical and mental strength. 

It's really been an uphill battle the past few months. But I've grown to kind of accept how Life has the habit of throwing you unexpected things, and the best thing that you can do is catch the ball and make the best of it. It's scary, it's a test of your strength and will, and it's not easy. 

But here's to trying our best. (:

Thanks for reading!!!

Signing off...

CLL