1:19 AM and My2019 Contest, Blocktrades' contest initiative by @anomadsoul just came to mind.. Perhaps I'm in a mood of writing something up. Free-write mood. Mood of sharing or just getting creative with all the previous experiences in life this past year. Talking about this past year, 2019..

Dang, what a year.

Seems like the year went by real fast but believe it or not, too so many things happened. So much joy, so much tear, so many moments impressive and as many as those boring ones.

Not gonna beat around the bush any longer, instead, here are a few achievements

Achievements

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I know it's #youtubeisoverparty tag we're all hyped lately on Twitter

but not gonna lie, I was so happy and still am that I got my YouTube Channel monetized finally. After a whole year or so working my butt off to get at least 1000 subs + 4000 hours watch time.

I finally gave 3speak.online a go. It's quite new on Steem blockchain. Got on it a few months back and it's been so far so good!

If you haven't subscribe to my channels yet, feel free to check them out! :

3 S P E A K & Y O U T U B E

** I even got my first sponsor ever ! Not a thousand of dollar or not even a hundred but 2 delicious pizzas and a box of spaghetti! How cool is that?! . Well, I was dang happy :)

I have traveled load tons this year

Not that I think it's enough but wherever my beloved ones and I have traveled / visited this year were incredibly amazing. Beaches, rivers, mountains, seagulls, monkeys, lions,cows.. Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, USA, Much more. Much much more and it's never enough when it comes to travel.

I had a chance to meet the lovely @teammalaysia too! Here are some memories

The real #BOBALIFE has started !

I mean, who doesn't like boba tea? and yes, for me, it's always been a boba life. It's too addictive and nowadays, they're everywhere. What's actually started this year was a real boba journey for me. I have created my own brand and opened my own shop THIRSTEA

All the process since coming up with name, designing logos and all the recipes. All the photos and social media marketing.. All me, my own boss slave. It was uniquely fun life experience.. Try open your own! #jk

Give @thirstea a follow on Steem and stop by for some refreshing & healthy boba tea one day :)

Steem Fest & Steem Fam

Honestly, I have been in this space for almost 2 years. It's been such a big part my life this past years. I learned so much just being here. Creating, networking, cryptocurrency, blockchains and much more.

One thing I like about it the most : How many friends I have made online and how many even became friends irl. Some who I could even ask for advice or just to video call on a difficult day..

Some who feels so free to talk dirty and non stop #asmr and #catandcow shit. I can't really tell you it's @adetorrent as I don't think it's too appropriate so, let's keep that anonymous for now. #oops

I had tried hard to go to the Steem Fest 3 last year but unfortunately, I couldn't. This year, thanks to @roelandp choosing such perfect spot right in Bangkok where I live ..so it was quite affordable with all the factors combined..

I made it to STEEMFEST! and I had such a great time. So many more people I have met and connected. Made me believe in and love it here even more.

My #steemjourney continues with bigger smile :)

Failures

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It was an empty house..

The idea at first was to make it a successful hostel but turned out, it's a quiet Airbnb / Guesthouse.

I had moved into a newly renovated house owned by my family then tried to renovate and furnish it a bit more. I was completely empty so I filled it up. That took a few months slowly and tiringly. I literally almost gave up.. so close..

Only one private bedroom with shared bathroom can be rented so far. I got quite a few guests these past months but not the amount I would call it 'success' so.. More effort and inspiration needed.

Anyways, here's the official site if you'd like to rent it out next time when you're in Bankgok :)

Online shops EPIC FAIL*

I was super crazy about having an online shop or two or three earlier this year just to have some fiat coming in you know. One of them was this 'BongSquad Apparel'. We were thinking of targeting those stoners and pot heads. The t-shirts, hoodies, and all you name it.

We invested a bit in domain, Shopify, Shutter Stocks for a year and Etsy and Facebook Ads.. Not too much but still something.

Forgot to think, the pot heads they just focus on smoking pot not wearing pot so.. BongSquad Apparel is permanently closed. #lol

_{One example of our cool(?) t-shirt with the astronaut holding on to the nug balloons.}

There's also another shop I design just for my own brand, WaybeWear No weed related. Just Pad Thai and beyond. This one didn't go so well either but since it's designed for Way Beyond Pad Thai, they will grow together with #patience and #time needed. This one, I won't give up just yet.

Check Out WaybeWear

Almost forgot life's that colorful. Almost feel like a UNICORN kind of year.

I'm glad I still don't know exactly what to do in life so I have a chance to try experiencing them all. My success might come way later but it sure will come knock on the door soon enough.

For now, if I don't over think about financial success nor compare my life to most of my friends who work 9-5 all year round / own their own successful businesses. Condo units, houses, cars and all, something I'm so far away from. Anyways, if I don't over think or compare, I think I'm pretty happy for what I have done this year.

It's a great #fun it's a #lifestyle I chose..

I hope you had a great fun year. Sometimes boring, sometimes too much fun. Something successful, something failed. I think that's how it's supposed to be and..

That makes it a unicorn life 🦄

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