2016 IN RECAP | Things I'm Grateful For...

Hello! 

How's the new year doing for you? I've been thinking whether should I do this post but I finally decided to be more open up to you guys! 

2016 has finally coming to an end. Looking forward to more adventures in 2017! Happy New Year everyone! 🎉 #bestnine2016 #happynewyear

A photo posted by Emma Soh (@emma.soh) on Dec 31, 2016 at 7:17am PST

#2016bestnine from Instagram

"2016 has been a year full of changes to me!" 

Now let's take a review with me on the year 2016 and the things I'm grateful for...! 

1. New Domain

If you're reading this you probably already knew that I've finally bought a domain for my blog last year. There has been some setbacks on my website, but things worked out at the end. Instead of waiting anxiously everyday for my programmer to finish the customizing for months, I decided to do it on my own. I was surprised by myself and I never realized I could do as much by my own. Even though I don't think my blog layout is perfect now, but I'm happy as it is. 

2. Travelled to Hong Kong & Macau

This was rather an impromptu trip to Hong Kong but I am blessed with all the travel opportunities I've had! Anyway I've booked my first trip of 2017 too! 

Did I mention I met with Francis Ng too???



3. New Home

I never really mentioned this but I've moved to a new apartment with better environment last year! (The picture taken above was at the pool of my new apartment.) That means I've a better shooting set with much better lighting! My this year resolution is to blog more consistently and creating better contents and pictures. :)

4. Met a Great Piano Teacher

This is my first picture with a piano teacher, she's by far the greatest piano teacher I've met! I only had 10 lessons with her but my improvement is by leaps and bounds! Sadly she had to leave Malaysia soon, how I wish I met her earlier. Every moment of learning with her was so magical...one life lesson I learnt from her although she was only teaching me music is...

"EVERYTHING IS POSSIBLE"

(p/s: pardon my awkward face & messy hair because I was concentrating too much & sweating a lot during the lesson lol)

Got to play on a Steinway today! 😱😱 #steinwayandsons

A photo posted by Emma Soh (@emma.soh) on Jan 10, 2017 at 8:42pm PST

Thanks to her I got to play on a Steinway piano today! I still can't get over my excitement!!!

5. Consistency in Reading & Exercising

First golf experience. ⛳ One of the benefits I gained from #digitaldetox is having more time to exercise. 💪 Read at www.emmasoh.com on how #digitaldetox benefits me & apps I used to keep track of my phone usage time. Link in bio! 👆 #golf #firsttime

A photo posted by Emma Soh (@emma.soh) on Nov 24, 2016 at 3:30am PST

Reading and exercising has been on my ''NEW YEAR RESOLUTIONS" for years but I managed to keep up those two good habits last year, and of course still going on! I'm glad they've both become part of my routine now. :)

6. Collaborations with Numerous Brands & Loyal Supporters!

There was always a negative voice telling me to give up on blogging. What kept me going is the generous offer of working opportunities from various brands, and of course the loyal supporters of this space and social media! Without any of you my blog would have been full of spider web and dead by now. Let me express my sincere gratitude here.

Thank you!

love, Emma