It’s been a while since I wrote an update. Since it’s coming to the end of October, I thought that it’s quite apt to just sit and have a chat because I felt like it. It’s been a while since I did that and this month has just flown past so fast that it will be the new year soon. I’ve also been inundating you with a lot of my New Zealand stories so I imagine you all probably need a break from it all. So here’s one on me instead!
Hiking down Ben Lomond in Queenstown, NZ
When I started writing again in August, I wrote that I have been a little bit sick. Well, it’s nothing major but I was diagnosed with hyperthyroidism in April this year after I returned from New Zealand. I wouldn’t say that I got sick during my travelling (I do recall some signs before I left) but the signs definitely got more noticeable after I got home. People noticed that my eyes were slightly protruding which was due to Graves’ Disease, one of hyperthyroidism’s symptoms. Another reason why you don’t see any close-ups of me in my photos. It’s just been quite unsettling trying to adjust to my new face.
I won’t go into too much details on hyperthyroidism as a lot of the information is available online. I would say that I’ve been on medication for the last 6 months and I’m finally feeling like I’m back to normal or as I tell my friends, my “new” normal. It’s been a frustrating 6 months dealing with the ups and downs of it but I’m hopeful that my condition will finally be stabilizing (fingers crossed!). I do have another year or two of medication so it’s definitely not the end of the road for me but this is still a good start. Yay!
Exploring Glenorchy near Queenstown
Due to my condition, I had to stop my travelling for a little while so I’ve got to admit I miss travelling a lot. I did travel in June and July this year for 2 short trips but I wasn’t able to enjoy myself fully so I decided to take time off travel and focus on my health instead. I couldn’t resist for too long though so I’m headed to my second home S-e-o-u-l for Christmas week. Double Yay!
Blogwise, you will probably be kept entertained with my New Zealand stories for a wee bit more. I still have some posts in mind, especially for Halloween. Even though it’s not my usual posting day, I will have one up for Halloween because I had a ghostly encounter during one of my drives in New Zealand. Please do wait and anticipate it, please. Everyone was creeped out when I told them the story so I would love to hear your thoughts on it. 🙂
All covered up because the wind was too strong at Cape Reinga. My hair was a mess so I had to keep the hood up.
I still have untold stories from my travels in Europe, Taiwan and Korea though so I’ll keep posting when I can. There’s also a few that I’ve been wanting to post on Singapore as well. I’ve just been a little bit reclusive these past few months so I haven’t felt like venturing out much during weekends. I’ve been good so far though so I don’t want to jinx myself too early with my posting schedules. No promises! Hehe…
Anyway, do catch up with me on my seriously lacking social media platforms. I try to update my instagram (@lifetomyfullest) when I feel like it and I unleash my wittiness on unsuspecting peeps on twitter (@lifetomyfullest) when I bother to visit. So please do follow me there for any updates. Thanking you very prettily. >_<
October flew past so fast and November is starting soon. The new year is coming on so fast! What about about you? Do you have any upcoming travel plans before the end of the year? Or any new resolutions to finish off? Please do share! 🙂
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Oh my goodness tell me about it…October came and went so quickly. We plan on visiting family over the holiday and will continue to plunge forward creating a future for ourselves into the new year.
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That sounds like a lovely plan…it’s always nice to spend the holidays with family…it’s a very cozy feeling…I’ll be alone when I travel but I hope my hostel will have some Xmas plans in place for me to celebrate the holiday there…haha 😊
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Great post! I’m glad you are on the road of recovery. I like you New Zealand post.
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Thank you! I will keep posting on NZ till I run out of ideas then…haha 😊
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Oh Sha! I am so sorry to hear you have been so unwell. Your positive spirit shines through though, I hope you feel full recovered shortly! 🙂 Wonderful post, as always – enjoy your Sunday xx
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Thank you! Have a wonderful Sunday too! 😄
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SEOUL!! I’m so jealous!!
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Haha I can’t resist the call of my 2nd home…😍 I hope this trip goes well…😁
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Hope you will get recovered soon! I am glad to know that you maintain your positive views when dealing it although you miss traveling. Well, the best thing is, you will visit Seoul soon, December comes faster!!
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Oh yes! I can’t wait for December!! I only worry it will be a difficult experience just like when I tried to travel this year…but I hope the cold weather will help with my condition…hehe…are u planning to travel during the Christmas week too?
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looking forward to more NZ stories! 🙂 glad to hear you’re on the mend!
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Thanks! 🙂
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Hope you’re doing better! Enjoy your holiday in Seoul. It’s fall and the trees look absolutely amazing now! 🙂
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I’m looking forward to Seoul so badly now…it’s the light at the end of the tunnel…haha…:)
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Omg sha – I literally blinked and it went from Halloween to mid November – good cou
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Haha, it’s the end of November now, time flew past so fast when it’s the end of the year! I wish it will slow down though, I wish to enjoy the holiday feeling…hahaha
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yes – it is flying by – but I do think that having thanksgiving on the 23rd (as opposed to 25th as it lands some years) well it feels like we have extra time now- hm? do you feel that – like two extra days after the holiday – I dunno
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Hahaha I’m not familiar with Thanksgiving so I can’t really say but I’m always up for an extended weekend or holiday…all the more time for you to take your time and enjoy…😁
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🙂 have a nice day Sha
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Weeks but way to fast
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And we never will tire of your NZ stories – esp cos u do the posts so well
Sorry about your Thyroid and that sure does change the travel plans – and glad u are going to Seoul – how fun
For me?
I’d like to see my stepdaughter before year ends – she is 12 hours away – so hoping
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Aww, thanks for your kind words. I hope you do get to see her before the year ends, it would be a lovely way to end the year, I think 🙂
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we are making plans this week so woo hoo – should happen.
xxoo
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