Contents
- Let’s Talk About 2024
- Let’s Recap on What Happened in 2024
- Top Songs I’ve Listened To
- Top Shows I’ve Watched
- What I’m Looking Forward To In 2025
- Final Thoughts
Let’s Talk About 2024
It’s been a while since I last wrote a blog and it’s not because I didn’t want to, but because there was just a lot happening ever since that last blog. Let’s just say, life wasn’t what I expected it to be, not just in general, but especially in this year alone.
This year was not like any other year I’ve experienced, it was like a fever dream.
Before I dive deep into a recap full of the happenings, let’s talk about time.
Time — something I talked about in a short blog post a year ago is still what I think it is — an endless loop.
Except, this year, I would describe it as “a blur of motion”.
The phrase itself should give you an idea that “Time” is often just moments in our lives filled with a blur of activities. When time passes so quickly, or in the blink of an eye, you’ve gone through so many things that you might’ve forgotten (or often go unnoticed), and things that had such a big impact on you that you could recall it so vividly.
So, as for me, time this year was a very blurry moment. For the whole year, time was really quick to pass on me. I barely recall what I did each month as the numbers on the clock between the days had meshed together.
Let’s Recap on What Happened in 2024
Time was indeed a blur of motion. However, I still do remember some things that were very impactful and significant enough to have a special place in my heart, and in my mind. As we struggle to grasp a hold of these moments, I try my best to keep little snippets of time here and there. Here’s a little recap on what happened in the past 12 months (not in chronological order).
Firstly, you can’t deny that 2024 was definitely a year full of concerts. So what did I do most? I went to concerts…multiple concerts — Coldplay, Taylor Swift, Alexander23, Hayd, lullaboy and yaeow. There were so many amazing talented artists that came this year but I couldn’t possibly have gone for ALL of them, my bank account would come crying to me xD.
Secondly, I also graduated from school! Whoo! Wow, now I have to think about what I really want to do…so fun…haha… Okay jokes aside, I started pursuing my dream job. Well, potentially a dream job, let’s put it that way. I still have things or jobs that I want to try, but I’m going to keep it simple for now.
Next, I managed to gain more control of my life. I’m able to know when to say “no” to things that don’t serve me well anymore. Sorry not sorry, I’m just protecting my peace. I’ve come to a point where I just do not have the energy for certain things anymore. And I think it’s been a long time coming since this should’ve happened.
Gradually, I am also working on my anxiety since it’s been a very big issue for me for the past few years. The amount of anxiety attacks has decreased and I’ve been able to live life a little bit better now. (Maybe it’s thanks to the concerts lmao) And slowly but surely, I am trying to become more and more confident with myself, and not having to rely too much on the people around me.
Another thing I’m proud of is the friends I’ve made along the way. Whether it’s getting to know someone while queuing for a concert or meeting a stranger through an online game, I’m glad to say that I’ve been able to open up and put myself out there. Subtly, but it is still something.
Side note: Honestly I just noticed how much concerts have helped me so much after listing down this whole thing. I’m definitely going for more :3
Top Songs I’ve Listened To
Scrolling through social media I see so many people posting “Top blah blah” lists and thought to myself, why not create a list of top songs I’ve listened to or discovered this year for fun, or more so that I could remember and appreciate them.
So, here’s a list of top songs that I’ve listened to and think that they deserve some spotlight in this blog (not ranked):
- Empty Bench by David Kushner
- How Much Longer? by Alexander23
- Ma Meilleure Ennemie by Arcane, Stromae, Pomme
- not your fault by yaeow
- BIRDS OF A FEATHER by Billie Eilish
- Espresso by Sabrina Carpenter
- A Rocket to the Moon by GAVIN:D
- Tip Toe by HYBS
- Van Gogh (feat. Ashley Alisha) by Dept, Ashley Alisha
- Someone To Stay by Vancouver Sleep Clinic
- Small girl (feat. D.O.) by Lee Young Ji, D.O.
- Healer by Hayd
- Rainy Days by Alf Wardhana
- I’ve found the love by URMINE, yedira
- Pretty eyes by zehdi
- 28 (with Dean Lewis) by Ruth B., Dean Lewis
- number one girl by ROSÉ
- The Line by Arcane, Twenty One Pilots
- coming home by lullaboy, yaeow
- Reflections by The Neighbourhood
Some honorable mentions because I think they deserve a spot on the list too!
Honorable mentions:
- Time by lullaboy
- black & white by Jeremy Zucker, Chelsea Cutler
- Die With A Smile by Lady Gaga, Bruno Mars
- APT. by ROSÉ, Bruno Mars
Top Shows I’ve Watched
Thinking about the shows I’ve watched this year, and honestly, I don’t think it is a lot? Or should I say, not a lot of particularly good ones.
I don’t usually recommend shows, BUT there is one show this year that really stood out to me, which is Arcane. Honestly, hands down, BEST animated Netflix series, and I will never recover from that show. The lore, the small little details, the frames, the emotions the characters had portrayed — everything was perfect. Okay enough glazing, but you should totally check it out.
Here’s a list of the top shows I’ve watched this year:
- Arcane (Netflix)
- Avatar The Last Airbender (Live-action on Netflix)
- As Above, So Below
- Parasyte: The Grey
- GyeongSeong Creature
What I’m looking forward to in 2025
There are many things I look forward to in 2025 and I would love to just jot down some of them here so I can look back to this blog a year later :>
I want to be really focused on what I’m doing — whether it’s blogging, working, my lifestyle, absolutely whatever — I want to be able to do things with a high level of discipline. Less procrastination, less doomscrolling, and fewer unnecessary connections with people. I want more determination, perseverance, a strong mindset, and most important of all — discipline.
I want to stop wasting my life away.
I have such a demoralizing mind and I want to change that. I could be working my ass off and my mind would invalidate all that and overshadow them with the negatives and I hate it.
In 2025, I will try to be kinder and nicer to people around me, and more importantly, to myself. I didn’t fight this hard to allow my mind to disregard everything — and I will not allow it anymore.
Final thoughts
Finally, I want to just thank myself for getting through this year. It was definitely one of the hardest years for me — fighting quiet battles and my mind destroying itself slowly — I still can’t believe I lived for another year. Thank you.
And as always, thank you for reading my blog. Cheers to you and the new year ahead of us! <3