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For my last post of the year , I initially intended to do a compilation of pictures of 2013 nothing unlike the videos you see circulating on Instagram labeled "Moments of Instagram 2013" #moments, except mine would be without music and more words in it ( YOU too can get your own at http://statigr.am/ ).

That was  before I saw #projekbuku on Twitter. As the book describes itself :

It’s a book that compiles writings/experiences/opinions/rants by individual who are directly or indirectly involved with Malaysian music.

And thats when I saw this

..You see, we were not in it just as a business. We were in it because we wanted to bring something new from all of these great young talents that we were hearing in the scene. We just had to find a way to make it work and to balance it all, combining financial returns with spending what was considered excessive times on perfecting the product. But I knew this was the right way. We all knew. When you combine business discipline and marketing creativity with a passionate respect to music sincerity and production quality, you could have a real chance of not just making a real hit, but making a real difference...

          -Ahmad Izham Omar-  

I think out of all the things that happened in 2013, the most important event this year was the fact that I graduated from my Msc program and joined a new company. It is one of the most important milestones in my adult life because for 7 years I was bitching, complaining and unhappy about my previous job/company and finally after serving my bond I left. Truthfully it was one of the scariest decisions ever and even though I am still strugling in this new role, I think it was one of the better decisions that I have ever made . I know theres still so much more to come and I will come back to this moment and wonder whether I made the right choice but deep down inside, I know I would have regretted not making this transition.I still believe that theres so much more that I can do.  I still wish that one day I can contribute, bring something new and make a real different to the world/my community or my family at least but until then I am at least happy that I have broken from the shackles that bind me.It still feels like a journey to something more fullfilling but at least I have taken the first step. At the moment I still need to figure out whats important and what pain do I want to sustain.

Until next year folks.. stay happy.. stay healthy  and love the one you're with.

Selamat Tahun Baru 2014.