2017 has come and gone in a blink of an eye, I would say. It felt like it was just yesterday my company was having its annual stock count and here we are again, two weeks away from our annual stock count. Time went by so fast it scares me every now and then.
If I were to sum up 2017, it would be the year I returned to K-pop. As I’ve mentioned before in previous posts, I’ve gotten into 2 new fandoms this year and that is something I almost never do. I’ve been a SONE for so long that i’ve forgotten what it was like to get into a new fandom and experience getting to know the idols, like what I had done with the members of SNSD. It’s similar to falling in love, really.
I also had my first vacation in 2 years this year! To the land of the rising sun, my childhood dream destination. Although I went with the wrong person, it was still pretty enjoyable. I mean, I got to experience what’s it like living in Japan for a week and that was really cool. I felt so at home there and I was able to put my limited Japanese to good use. I was really proud of myself when I successfully ordered a meal at McDonald’s, even got the terms right! (In Japan they don’t say “fries” they say “potato” instead and I learnt that from all the animes I’ve watched).It was truly the only place where I felt at home.
Also in 2017, I got to see one of my favourite people twice! Jessica had come to our country for a visit (thrice actually but I missed the last one because of my trip) and I got to see her! It was so surreal like she’s just so ethereal you had to pinch yourself to see if you’re dreaming. She’s absolutely beautiful and such a kind, gentle soul. I hope 2018 treats her well.
I’ve also made a bunch of new fandom friends this year! It’s been a long time since I’ve made any new fandom friends since..ya know..never gotten into a new fandom after SNSD. they’re really nice people and all though we don’t talk very often, we still ask how are each other doing once in a while and that’s nice. Really nice.
So that’s probably a wrap? Haha there are still about 2 to 3 weeks left in 2017 though. May these last couple of weeks treat you well.
Oh and speaking of wraps, this is my Spotify 2017 Wrap lol seems legit. Summed up my year quite well.
