What happened to me in 2013

2014 has already started, and Chinese new year of 2014 is about to start (1/31/2014). And I also noticed that it's been like a month ago since last time I wrote anything here. So, I guess I can take this opportunity to look back the year of 2013.

What did I do??

1. Big Loss and Gain on Stock Market
It was bad. I should've never stepped into that world. The huge loss on stock market drove me crazy and gave me depression throughout the year. I was doing so well for the first couple months, then I lost pretty much everything... Fortunately, the big gain came at the end of November that covered all my loss. I withdraw my money as soon as I recovered. Been there, done that. I will never appear in that world again.

2. Left my job only after one-and-half year

The decision was made dumb but resulted sweet. At first I didn't hope or expect to be accepted. I was happy with my old job. I didn't want to leave. I loved my co-workers. But I had to. Maybe one day, I would tell the true reason. I think it's best to keep it quiet for now.
Anyway, the job is great. I had to go through some adjustment period, but the job is very rewarding and co-workers are also very nice. I'm so happy that Exxon accepted me. But I will also never forget about what Marathon has provided me.


3. Revised my faith with God
I realized that the relationship between me and God is no one else's business but mine. After that, I no longer felt obligated to follow any "human" rule to stay faithful. This ended up making me interested in Catholic. I may try Catholic this year and see where it leads me to.

4. Gained all my weight I lost
Dang... I'm back to 180 lbs range again. Fortunately, I still fit all my clothes. That kinds of makes me feel better, but I'm definitely losing weight again. This is third time losing weight, (I lost in 2004, then in 2009. So it's about time.) I know all the tricks and secrets. It just depends on how much I'm ready for it. I think I'm ready for it this year.

5. Doggie doggie, I love doggie

Yeah. I used to be a cat person. Now, I'm a dog person. My little toy poodle is so lovely that I cannot live without him anymore. Yeah, I had to go through a couple months of potty training him and pay a fortune to put doggie door and fence in my backyard. But Boshin paid me all back by being a very sweet dog. I love you~

6. More Apple product
So, let's see... I got a macbook pro, iPad mini, iPhone 5S, and Airport Extreme. Man... that's where all my money was leaking to. No wonder why my checking balance never increases!!

7. Video Games

Finally, I got into playing Playstation 3 games when everyone else is ready to jump onto the Playstation 4. Guess what?! I have 4 too ha! But no game to play yet. The thing is... I wasn't able to finish any of them. I hope to see the ending of all of them this year.

I think that's about it. I might need to edit this post after a few days... because I always remember important things after the moment has passed.