2024 was definitely much better than 2023
As I am writing this year-end post, I realized how much 2024 has been good to me. Even though there were still struggles emotionally, it wasn't as harsh as 2023. Maybe one of the reasons is I am living my dreams here in South Korea.
I was reading my 2023 year-end post and I realized that I have accomplished all my goals for 2024. Yes, they were simpler and more general but at least I was still able to achieve those things. It wasn't easy. As someone who came from a traumatic experience in 2023, it's not easy to rise up in 2024.
In 2024, I was able to see my top three K-Pop groups - Super Junior, SEVENTEEN, and DAY6. I had a total of 12 events this year. My heart is definitely happy knowing that I was able to afford all of these concerts. This I guess is the year where I had the most concert wherein I was the one who spent for my tickets. In 2019, most of the concerts that I attended were for media work. Free is great (I will still grab the chance if given) but there's this different feeling being able to afford and spend money on the things you love.
Aside from that, I did not expect that I will have some brand collaborations in South Korea especially for a skin care clinic. I just started investing on skin cares this year and I didn't expect that brands will reach out to me for a collaboration. One of the most special collaborations I got is with Xenia Clinic.
Other things that I achieved this year was to grow more on my social media accounts especially on Youtube. From 1000 subscribers, I have reached 2000 subscribers even if I wasn't that much active on uploading full length videos. I didn't track my other social media accounts so I do not know if it grew, but I think it did lol.
And lastly, I was able to get TOPIK Level 4, not at the end of the language class, but before the end of 2024. I didn't take a TOPIK before the language class ended so I maintained my Level 3 until I took the November test. Aside from that, I got an A and two A+ on my classes this semester.
It wasn't an easy journey. I had to balance everything - studies, work, content creation, and fangirling. There were times that I had to give up some of my personal stuff for more important things. But thank God, I managed to survive the year healthily and happily.
In 2025, I am determined to do a lot of things and hopefully God will still join me in this journey and help me as well.
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For my fangirl life
My goal is to only buy merchandise that can be used. For example, Wonwoo's Keyboard from the Artist-Made Collection Season 2. I will try to lessen buying merchandise, aside from the fact that I will be able to save money, I no longer have space for albums. My room and dorm are full already. I will still watch concerts this 2025 even if my bias is going to enter the military this year. I just hope it won't coincide with my studies.
For my social media platforms
My goal is to be more active on all my social media accounts this 2025. To be honest, I have neglected my social media accounts this 2024 because I was so busy with school and just appreciating life. I haven't even uploaded all of my fancams. Aside from that, I plan to be more active with brand collaborations this 2025. I will not put specific numbers here but in my mind I know what I number I wanted to reach.
For myself
My goal is to continue having straight As in class. Aside from that, my goal is to also go out more to create contents, experience life, and be able to explore more even if I'm alone. I will focus on my health also this year through exercise, food, vitamins, and even skin cares. I'm getting older and I need to focus on myself too. My inner child is slowly getting healed, now it's time for my inner teens lol.
Aside from that, I will continue to communicate with the friends that I have and met this 2024. I believe that they are the friends that will stay with me for a long time.
Dear 2025
There are things that I didn't write here on my blog which was placed on my vision board and personal diary - but you know what they are. I will work hard to achieve those things so I hope you will be kinder to me also. I'm praying to God that the desires of my heart are also His so that my life will be aligned to what he planned for my life. I am already done with being strong. It's time to be happy.
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