While 2020 has been tough on us all, I would like to look ahead into the next year with hope and positivity. Therefore, here are the 10 goals which I have set for myself to achieve in 2021, to hopefully better myself in most aspects of life.

• To reduce screen time and to not get distracted while on my computer
  
• To further improve my time management
  
• To get closer with my family
  
• To better, improve, and deepen my relationships with my friends
  
• To continue doing well in all my studies in school, be it academic or physical ( Sports etc. )
  
• To be able to make time meaningful and to organize my own time
  
• To stop playing video games as much, and to stay focused on what matters - My school work
  
• To be able to find excitement and joy in things other than online activities ( YouTube and video game etc. )
  
• To start reading more book once again, and to deepen my understanding of the world around me.
  
• To be a good friend and family member

While there were many restrictions put on our activities in 2020 which limited what we were able to do, my family tried to make the best of it, and here are the list of the 20 most memorable things in the past year of 2020. ( In no particular order )

• My new Grade 7 class
• ​Organized ‘ Music for Hope ‘ Online concert and raised $7000 for underprivileged families affected by Covid
• Online busking for SWAG week
  
• Built my own PC
  
• Hanging out with my friends at Universal Studios
  
• Getting interviewed by the Straits Times
  
• Glamping at home during summer, and in the JEWEL during winter
  
• Exploring more of Singapore on a Bicycle
  
• Learning how to Roller Blade
  
• Learning how to Sail
  
• DJ music mixing
  
• Exploration of Pulau Ubin on a bike
  
• Spending even more time and getting closer with my family
  
• Sharing the same book with my mum and discussing the characters and ideas
  
• Becoming a Teenager
  
• Meeting new friends and teachers in high school
  
• Doing diy projects at home during circuit breaker
  
• Continuing my swimming lessons after circuit breaker despite Covid 19 restrictions
  
• Once again taking up Badminton as a competitive sport
  
• Taking the Grade 4 ABRSM piano exam

In 2019, I set myself 10 goals for me to achieve in 2020. Who knew what a troubling year 2020 would be? Therefore, I have sadly  not been able to achieve all the goals on the list, but I have tried my best to fulfill my goals. Here is the list of goals showcasing which ones I have achieved and which I have not!

To make new friends as I start my first year in High school - Achieved
​ To keep up my swim training in school, and to constantly better myself in competitions - Not fulfilled
 To constantly better myself academically and socially as I adapt to my first year in High school l - Achieved

 Be less of a burden to my parents, and to appreciate the actions they take for us better l - Achieved

To focus more on my piano playing, and to pass my Grade 3 exam in May.  l - Achieved
Continue constantly reading books every day, to improve my learning and for my enjoyment - Not fulfilled
To commit more time to my guitar lessons, and to practicing the instrument  - Achieved
​Spend less time on YouTube when doing homework tasks, and to not get distracted or stray of the task while doing them  - Not fulfilled
To spend less time on digital devices  (in general)  - Not fulfilled
To try my best in all subjects and aspects of high school  - Achieved