A new year usually means a new list of resolutions. I mentioned it before that I don’t usually make resolutions because I don’t necessarily follow them to a tee. Instead, I love to adapt to changes in my life and each year; I have epic life changing moments that causes me to evaluate my life choices and paths that I take. 2017 is going to be another epic year as I take on a different role that I am used to. Here are a list of my 2017 resolutions and how 2016 helped to lead these resolutions.
Recognise Priorities (Not A Single Unit Anymore)
With my family growing and a new addition in a month’s time, I have to reorganise my priorities again this year. Last year was all about settling in Kuala Lumpur as an expatriate, taking a long break, travelling, exploring new business opportunities and freelancing at the same time. Well, I couldn’t travel much last year as most of my travel plans like scuba diving in the Perhentian Islands, a return trip to Shanghai, my annual trip to Germany, a Taipei getaway and a Tokyo Disneyland escapade were all scrapped due to my increasing clumsiness and a high-risk pregnancy. I did settle in well in Kuala Lumpur and made some new friends! As for taking a long break, it goes with the fatigue and forced bed rest.
So this year, my priorities have naturally switched to attention to my immediate family, conquering the steep learning curve as a first-time parent while I am going to continue to grow MiddleMe and LadyRedot into something bigger and focus on streamlining my freelancing business.
Finding Balance & Letting to Let Go (Transit to SAHM)
For my MiddleMe loyal readers will know (and eagerly anticipating) a new arrival of mini MiddleMe, awesome news! She is here! Weighing at 2.65kg, the Lil Princess decided to grace her presence into our world on 11 January. So pardon me if I tend to her wails before I reply to your comments but I promise I will get back to you soon! 🙂
Last year, I learned that even though I am away from my corporate life, I still couldn’t stop working and networking. Not necessarily a bad thing as I surprised myself time and time again on how sharp my mind and how sensitive my business instincts are even though I step away from it for nearly two years. However, there are still times I woke up panicking in the mornings, thinking I’m late for work or I lost myself in a pile of clients’ work until dinner is burnt. Do you know cats are the best alarms when comes to burnt dinners or they are the most qualified nannies demanding your attention by blocking you from your computer, so you don’t sit hours in one position?
This year, as I make the transition, I will need to gingerly find a comfortable balance between work, home duties and being a mother. Not forgetting to learn to take deep breaths when things get too much, learn to walk away and learn to let go of control. Sitting in front of the computer screen for hours will be a luxury compared to a crying baby every 2 hours (at least for the first year). Most importantly, I need to remind myself to get some “me time”. I am bribing my loved ones to come and babysit while I plan to make up those missed trips in 2016.
Pay It Forward (Achievement as Top Notch Freelancer & success of MiddleMe)
As always, I enjoy teaching and guiding people especially those that are receptive and hungry for success. I derive joy and satisfaction of seeing those that I have advice or mentored move on to bigger, greater improvements in their lives. I’ve done this during my corporate days and old habits die hard; I continue to do so using MiddleMe as a platform as well as during my tenure as a freelancer and business consultant.
Even before the start of this year, I have begun to amass a dedicated and talented team of freelancers who are capable of writing, customer service, telemarketing, social media marketing and data collection. These folks are personally recruited and groomed by me to ensure the same kind of level of commitment, sincerity and working morales as I have and I have introduced long-term clients, lucrative projects and ad-hoc assignments. If you want to know how this arrangement works between us, read more here.
Think of Bigger Impact
You know how much I adore my lovely three meows and how much joy, laughter and happiness they bring to us day after day. They are not pedigree breed, just strays off the streets and animal shelter. Having them means you can always find me at the pet fair, scouting out a bigger discount on their food and litter. In these fairs and exhibitions, I often went broke even before I start buying anything because of those non-profitable organisations booths waylaid me along towards my goal.
One looks at those teary puppy eyes of an abandoned dog or hearing the heartbreaking story of that abused cat is enough for me to empty my wallet on the spot. I am utterly hopeless and so much so my significant other have to drag me away before I pledge his wallet into the donation box as well as adopt another animal.
This year, I will try to incorporate my passion for helping others in their career and to make an impact in a bigger cause. I’m working on something here and let’s see if the project will take off successfully in MiddleMe. I’m counting on your support!
Come and share with me on your thoughts on my 2017 resolutions or share your resolutions below!
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Congrats on your growing family, and cheers to a new you!😆
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Thank you on your best wishes, Sheridan. 🙂
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SHE’S HERE???? 🎉🎉🎉🎉
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Yes, the little diva is here!!!! Ahhhhh….
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Happy for you!
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Thank you!!! 😘
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Congrats!!! Love the picture!
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Thanks, Jessica.. surviving through sleepless nights. Haha!
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I bet!! Welcome to being a mom! It’ll all even out. 🙂
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Congrats Kally and such a wonderful and inspiring post. Yes we have to learn to give things which are not taking forward and push till you make it and leap forward. Great pictures too and a wonderful post.
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Thanks, Kamal. Done way too much ‘pushing’ this year… 😝
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Yes but its k now let everything flow and all will be k, do not pull back 2017 will go the way you want Kally. Just Be.
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Hey Congratulations!!may God bless the lil angel. Take care Kally.
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Thank you for your blessings and love!!
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O what joy! Wish I was there to see and cuddle her on the spot. Surely, how can I help in your project? About my thoughts for 2017? Check, http://www.thia-basilia.com/2017/01/15/my-dream-a-grandiose-idea-nay-a-fulfilled-promise/.
Once the project in my end gets going, who knows? I might come and meet you and your precious in person! Nothing is impossible for the One I serve. Behold! The power of love from on high. It never fails. It always avails! Much love, thiaBasilia.
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Love you and bless you, Thia for your kindest and generous heart.
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Congratulations on your little angel ❤
Moi, very happy for you all 😀
Great resolutions in your 2017!
Ciao
Sid
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Thanks a lot, Sid!!! She’s a little diva than an angel with her demands. Haha.
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She must be a superb diva 😀
Big hug and super-kiss ❤
Sid
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Congratulations to your new arrival. Enjoy every minute with your little princess. Take care Kally!
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Awww!! Thank you and love you for caring!!!
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Reblogged this on John Cowgill's Literature Site and commented:
By a wise lady named Kally.
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Congrats on the littlest addition to your family!
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Thanks a lot, Sarah!!
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Kally Congrats, for your little angel…
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Thank you so much!!
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Great achievements, great list!
No resolutions here either..why wait for tomorrow 😉
When you do travel to Germany in future, let me know…maybe we could meet somewhere 🙂
XxX
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Thank you, Patty!!! Oh, I look so forward to returning to Germany! I’ve been to Munich like 3 times in 3 years. Xoxoxoxo
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Munich is over 5 hours drive away…but if you go to Dusseldorf (there is an airport 😉 ) or Koln.. We could have diner together 🙂
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Sounds wonderful!! The moment I plan to go to Germany, I’ll drop you an email! I’m hoping to travel all over the world with my lil princess so first step is to apply for her passport!
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Maybe she should come out of you first? haha…But sounds as a good plan! XxX
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Patty!! She popped out on 11 Jan. Haha! I hid the news in one of my posts. 😜 she is now 2 weeks old and I’m texting this message from my bed.
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OH NO ! That’s because I hop over only one a week to your blog, so I missed it! OH NO!
CONGRATULATIONS !
Going to read that update-post right now 😉
XxX
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Now I am confused 😦 Can’t find it…but hey, not important at all! I hope you and your little angel are ok?!?!
XxX
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Patty, don’t worry about it. It’s just a one liner on the post but if you still like to read it, it’s here: https://middleme.net/2017/01/16/2017-new-year-resolutions/
Both me and the lil diva are doing great although I won’t call her an angel.. haha. She has her grandparents wrapped around her little fingers and response to her every whim. That little manipulator.
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Until she starts to crawl and talk, she is allowed to do so 😉
I am happy to hear you’re both are doing great. Big hug, XxX
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Awww.. thank you! Big hugs!!! Xoxoxoxo
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Big Successes make other previous successes dim.
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Thanks a lot, Shiva.
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Congratulations!
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Thank you dear!
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