My 2020 So Far.......



Eiyo dearies,

How are you guys doing? I hope you guys are doing good. We will be celebrating 2021 in less than one week. Are guys excited for 2021? I hope you guys are excited. So how was your 2020 so far? I hope you guys had a good 2020. Since 2020 is coming to an end, I would like to share with you guys my 2020 highlights. So let's get started.....


FAMILY & FRIENDS

My family and I at SGI Melaka, December 2020


Me and my best friend, Maddie. It's our last date before the isolation.



Syukur Alhamdulillah my relationship with family and friends is still good although 2020 is a hard year for us. This year, I spend more time with my parents and I'm grateful for that. This year, I hardly meet my close friends, loved ones, and relatives. But I do contact and communicate with them a lot by WhatsApp, Telegram, and other chat mediums. Not being able to meet my friends, loved ones, relatives make me realized that I miss them a lot and how valuable they are to me. I believe this is what the pandemic wants us to learn.

Although I'm not able to attend any social events this year, I still meet a lot of people by virtual and also make new friends. Syukur Alhamdulillah. Most of my new friends are authors, bloggers, content creators, and artists. We chat a lot about our passion and work. We also brainstormed ideas a learned new knowledge from each other. I'm grateful for that.


TRAVEL

Me at Mamee Jonker House Melaka, December 2020

Every year before this pandemic came, my family and I usually travel at least twice a year- one domestic and one overseas travel. But this year, we only did domestic travel. My family and I went to Melaka early this month. We had fun there. Our vacation this time was a relaxing one instead of an adventurous one. I will blog about my Melaka vacation soon. So pls stay tuned for it ^_^


NEW KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

I LEARNED TO WRITE A NOVEL

With one of my creative writing mentors - Pn. Umie Nadzimah (left), February 2020

Early this year before the isolation, I undertook a novel-writing course with Pn. Umie Nadzimah (one of Malaysia's top novelists). The course was conducted by Paluan Seni. It was an awesome course. I always wanted to learn how to write a novel and become a novelist. Insya'Allah. Besides learning to write a novel, I also make friends with new and young authors who have the same passion and dreams.


ACHIEVEMENTS

HAD 3 BOOKS PUBLISHED

SAHABAT



Sahabat (Friends) is a book of short stories about friendship from 18 authors. The mastermind of this project was Pn. Sri Diah (one of Malaysia's top novelist and editor. She's also one of my creative writing mentors). In Sahabat, I wrote a story titled -KDK -Kawan Dari Kecil (Friends From Childhood Days). This book was published by Writers Write and it was launched in March 2020.


BOOK OF LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL, POP-CULTURE, AND EDUTAINMENT BY FADIMA MOONEIRA




Book of LTPE is my first solo book. This book is a collection of my top 6 blog posts. Book of LTPE was published by Ukiyoto Publishing (a publishing company from Canada). This book is now available in paperback and e-book. You can purchase it from Google PlayAmazon, and  Ukiyoto Official website.


III) KARI AYAM CINTA



Kari Ayam Cinta (KAC) is my third book and second collaboration project with Pn. Sri Diah. KAC is a book of short stories and recipes. Besides Pn. Sri Diah, I also collaborated with 40 other authors and Super Daddy (blogger, influencer, and YouTube chef) for KAC.  This book is now still in the oven and it will be launch soon.


#2 COMPLETED MY WIP

The female and male MC for my WIP. I draw illustrations of characters to keep myself motivated.

After I undertook a novel-writing course with Pn. Umie Nadzimah, I started to write my own novel. I completed writing and editing my WIP three times in November this year. I hope to have my novel publish in 2021. Insya'Allah, I will work on it in early 2021. Pls, pray for me.


#3 FADIMA MOONEIRA LISTED IN THE TOP 100 MALAYSIAN BLOGGERS 2020 LIST



Syukur Alhamdulillah, my blog traffic and views improve this year compared to last year. I am grateful that my blog is listed in the top 100 Malaysian bloggers list this year. I do feel that it is an honor for me to be on the list although my blog is only ranked at no.62. This achievement motivates me to work harder and improve better next year. Thank you to those who supported my blog. Pls, keep on supporting Fadima Mooneira. I already planned interesting things for my blog in 2021. So pls stay tuned.


ME SPIRITUALLY

Me with Mr. Grinch at Universal Studios Osaka, Japan, November 2018



The year 2020 taught me these 7 things.....

1) Be confident but yet humble - writing taught me this ^_^

2) It's ok not to be ok

3) See good things in all situations

4) Be a positive thinker

5) Don't be selfish

6) Be kind to yourself and others

7) Taking care of hygiene is super important


MY 2021 OBJECTIVES

#1 AS A BLOGGER AND CONTENT CREATOR

Fadima Mooneira's blog mascot


1) I want to improve my blog quality and SEO

2) I want to share more interesting content about Malaysia and Asia with my readers

3) I want to get more award nominations and win one/two

4) I want to make friends and networking with more Malaysian and international bloggers

5) I want to welcome more guest writers and feature more bloggers on my blog next year

6) I want to contribute more articles and become a guest writer on other bloggers' blog/content websites

7) I want to participate more in bloggers' interviews and be feature on other bloggers' blogs


#2 AS AN AUTHOR



1) I want to improve my writing skills

2) I want to join more creative writing courses

3) I want to publish more books......

I) I'm working on my very own novel. Insya'Allah

II) During September this year, I collaborated with Pn. Umie Nadzimah and 19 other authors on a book of romantic short stories. Insya'Allah the book will be launch and publish next year.

III) I also just signed in for another 2021 collaboration project with Pn. Sri Diah. Insya'Allah the book will make its way next year too.

4) I also want to networking with people in the publishing industry

5) I want to learn how to self-publish a book


#3 ME BESIDES BLOGGING  & WRITING





1) I want to travel more and wish to travel overseas next year

2) I want to continue to grow spiritually

3) I wish the COVID-19 will end next year. Let's pray together


Ok, that's all for now. This might be my last post of 2020. I wish you guys Happy New Year 2021 in advance. May 2021 be a better year for all of us. And may 2021 be a beautiful year for the world.

Thank you for reading ^_^


XoXo,

Fadima Mooneira ^_^


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Comments

  1. Well done on your novel writing! I too am looking forward to 2021. I think it will be a much better year!

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    1. Hopefully. I pray that the pandemic will be gone next year. Aamiin.

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  2. Wow congratulations on your publishing! I am sure this new year will bring you even more great things!

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  3. Wow you've accomplished so much this year! Congratulations on being published! I wish you continued success in 2021.

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  4. Loved reading your reflections on this year of 2020

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  5. Loved this summary of your 2020! I hope you have a great 2021! :)

    xoxo Olivia | http://www.oliviaandbeauty.com

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  6. love this summary! Especially the what I have learned section!

    www.sophiapatel.co.uk

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  7. You should be proud of yourself. You are quite an accomplished writer to say the least with so many books under your belt already. Kudos!

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  8. I love the summary! May 2021 give you more achievement! I love how 2020 give me more taught and lesson too :)

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  9. I love the summary! May 2021 give you more achievement! I love how 2020 give me more taught and lesson too :)

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  10. Even we all got pandemic, but still 2020 make us happy and i most happy when all my family members join gathering last week..can say that we end the 2020 with great and happiness..btw congrat for your publishing ya..

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    1. Wow.......ypu just had family gatherings. Suddenly I feel a bit jealous. I haven't had any gathering for a long time.

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  11. It looks like you've had a good 2020. I love reading reflective posts. I wish you well with your objectives for 2021.

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  12. well done..and good luck. betul tahun 2020 ni banyak perkara yg berlaku terutamanya pandemik covid19 ni.hope 2021 will much more better

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  13. Wow. Rajin buat summary. Congratulations to u dah ada 3 buku. Bagus sgt. Hope year 2021 bring more success.

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    1. Syukur Alhamdulillah. Memang dah passion kita menulis sis. Alhamdulillah. Allah S.W.T merestui.

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  14. Sounds like you have had a really good year. Well done! Hopefully 2021 will be even better and we will finally be able to out and about as normal.

    Helen
    Tea in the Tub

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  15. Wow. I'm always dream of writing my own book or novel. Congratulation on your book publishing achievement! Seems like this blog post inspired me to do a recap of my 2020 as well. hehe.
    P/s: do come visit my blog, I've got giveaway going on very recently. Thank you!

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    1. You can writing your own book in 2021. Do networking and collaborate with other authors for a fresh kick start.

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  16. Despite bad things that happened in 2020, it taught us that family and friends are what we need when everything else go south.

    All the best in 2021 to all of us!

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    1. So true bro. All the best for you in 2021. Fighting 💪💪💪💪💪💪

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  17. Wow! Congratulations on your writing journey and publishing so many books! It looks like despite 2020 being a bad year for what has happened, it looks like it was good for you and your writing journey! Congratulations again!

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    1. Yep, everything has a silver lining. I’m grateful for that. 2020 also taught me a lot about life and love.

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  18. This year has definitely forced us all to take a step back and reassess our priorities, hasn't it? I've noticed many friends and family that I find myself missing incredibly with the current restrictions. However, there are also a few people that I've realized make my life more positive by NOT being in it. I'm going to keep this all in mind moving forward into 2021.

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    1. So true that 2020 forced us to take a step back and reassess our priorities. However, it is not a cancel year like most people said. To me, 2020 is the year for me to work hard, cherish the present, and prepare for future success and responsibilities.

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  19. Wahhh many achievements of success and sweet memories of 2020 hehehe hopefully 2021 more success and also what is desired will be achieved ok.

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  20. Sounds like your 2020 has been full and that you are all set and ready for 2021. I think you will do great with your goals!

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  21. Tahniah dah ada published buku sendiri. Yes as blogger mesti nak improvekan writing kan

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    1. Yes, all actually......writing, designing, SEO, research, and data analysis.

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  22. Tahniah buat you Fadima, Sis doakan moga tahun 2021 akan datang Fadima lebih sukses dan bertambah lagi buku penulisan Fadima.. Sis banyak belum tercapai, bukan sebab tak usaha, tapi banyak tergendala...

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    1. Aamiin. Terima kasih, Sis Lin. May 2021 be a fruitful year for you too. Semoga Sis dot usahakan dan tercapai stay persatu yg sis nak.

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  23. Time flies and year 2020 really taught everyone how to be cleaned again .. lol... Well, for me this is a very good ice!!

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  24. Hopefully 2021 will be far more interesting for everyone. I eventually love the quote you mentioned it's okay to be not okay! That's true enough... but most importantly we rise up from not okay to fix the situation... All the best sis for 2021...

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    1. Yes, not ok motivates us to work hard and be ok. May 2021 be a good year for you too.

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  25. what a great year you've had. hope 2021 will be just as good

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  26. I love your passions. All the best and good luck in 2021

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  27. Well done on your achievements, Fadima! It seems like you had a productive year this year. I'm also preparing an article on my year in review. I think our journey is almost similar. Hope you'll check it out! Planning to hit publish on Dec 31st. 🙂

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    1. This Thursday eh? Ok.....i’ll mark my calender. Thank you for informing.

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  28. Tahniah untuk pencapaian awak.. Tak putus asa walaupin 2020 ni sangat mencabar.. Seoga terus maju dan teruskan dalam penulisan

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    1. Insya’Allah. Aamiin. My 2020 resolution was to work hard and keep on swimming no matter how hard it is. Alhamdulillah. Allah S.W.T makbulkan.

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  29. Looks like you had a great year - congrats on getting 3 books published and wishing you luck for next year too!

    Tash - A Girl with a View

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  30. 2020 has been an amazing year, huge congratulations on all your achievements. It's lovely to see. All the best!

    Anika | chaptersofmay.com

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    1. Thank you. All the best in 2021 too. Pls share more book reviews and recommendations ya.

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  31. I love hearing that people have used their time wisely, and you definitely have. Good luck with your book, and I hope we are all able to travel more in 2021!

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    1. Yeah......travel! That's one of my 2021 resolutions and what plan to do after Covid-19 ends.

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  32. Wow, you really made good use of 2020 and you accomplished a lot. Congratulations on that especially getting your books published. I hope you get to accomplish your 2021 goals.

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    1. 2020 is not the year for glory. But 2020 is the year to work hard and prepare ourselves for future success.

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  33. Wow! Well done on all of your achievements this year! I hope that 2021 is even better and that you manage to achieve all of your goals :)

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    1. Thank you. I pray the same for you too ❤️❤️❤️

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  34. Alhamdulillah..semoga terus maju untuk tahun-tahun seterusnya..

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  35. Congratulations on your books!! How wonderful! Looks like you have had a great year, despite the pandemic. Happy New Year!

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    1. I’m feeling grateful for that. I hope 2021 will be a another good year.

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  36. Congrats on your achievements! Here's to achieving your 2021 goals! I know you can do it! xo

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  37. Wow, it sounds like you had a pretty fantastic 2020 considering! That novel writing course sounds pretty amazing! I would love to do that. Congrats on publishing 3 books this year, that's really impressive! I hope to write a non-fiction book someday. Happy new years!

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    1. Happy New Year to you too 🎉🎉🎉 I hope you will write a none-fiction book soon. All the best to you.

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  38. Congratulations on being published. It must have felt fantastic to hold your published paperback in your hands!

    Ming Qian | Undergrad Blogger

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  39. So many good things!! I loved reading this thank you for sharing!

    Amber - The unpredicted page

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  40. Happy New Year sis! You did well and deserve a pat on your back. 2020 was a challenging year but we all manage to pull through and learnt from it.

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    1. Yep. Syukur Alhamdulillah. We made it 💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪

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  41. Bagus awak ni dik ada azam dan semangat yang sangat membara. Jangan kisah apa yang orang akan kata janji kita tahu apa yang kita buat betul. Semoga menjadi seorang penulis berjaya dan mengajsilkan lebih banyak karya yang bagus untuk dibaca.

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    1. Insya’Allah. Thank you for your encouragement sis.

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  42. What great successes and goals for the new year!

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  43. great post! i especially love the picture of you with the grinch

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    1. Thanx. Hehehe......that picture was taken at Universal Studios Osaka in 2018.

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