Introduction   As the clock strikes midnight, ushering in a brand new year, the world is filled with promise, possibility and a fresh chance to start anew.  Start 2021 with renewed purpose and positivity. Discover uplifting music and powerful reflections on embracing new beginnings for a brighter future. It's a brand new year and a brand new day! It's a Brand New Year and a Brand New Day! "Happy 2021" was created on 31 December 2020 because I wanted to welcome the brand new year with a piece of happy music. And since Chinese New Year is coming, I decided to use a Chinese tune. Incidentally, I chanced upon this song, Brand New Day while searching the web and trying to create some kind of value for this post. It's a song by Sting , an English musician.   A New Beginning 2021 marks the beginning of a new decade, and it also marks a new beginning for me. A brand new me. A different me. A motivated me. A new me that's fired up to pursue my dreams.  I've allowe...

Embracing the Spirit of Christmas: A Musical Celebration As the holiday season approaches, the spirit of Christmas fills the air with joy and reflection.  In my latest music video titled " Happy Music ", I celebrate this festive time and invite you to join me in exploring what Christmas truly means.  Whether it's a time of joy, sorrow or simply another day, I believe this year can be different for all of us. Let's dive into the essence of Christmas together! What is Christmas to You? People all over the world celebrate Christmas, regardless of their religious beliefs. If you're one of those people who celebrate Christmas, what is Christmas to you? Does Christmas mean something special to you? Or is it just another day to you?  For me, I used to dread Christmas because nothing good had ever happened on this day for many years.  It had always been a day of sorrow or sadness for me, as far as I could remember.  But I believe with all my heart that it's going to b...

Overcoming the Blues We all have those days when we feel down or moody. How we handle those moments makes all the difference. From enjoying the healing power of nature to indulging in a good laugh, there are practical ways to lift your spirits.  In this post, I’ll share my go-to mood boosters and introduce you to my latest music video,    In a Happy Mood . Moody? Whenever I'm feeling moody, I prefer retail therapy.:) But there are times when budget is tight and when that happens, I'd prefer to take long bus rides as doing so somehow works in lifting up my spirit. What about you?  Things That You Could Do When You're Feeling Moody 1. Watch Comedies. When you watch comedies, it will most likely make you laugh. And according to mayoclinic.org , laughter could help improve your mood. 2. Be in Nature Being in nature and absorbing the beauty of nature could help a person forget (albeit temporarily) the things that make them moody.  Nature has a unique way of lifting o...

Introduction   I’m thrilled to share my latest music video on YouTube titled " We are Happy Children ." This song, which I composed over 10 years ago, embodies my belief that children should enjoy happy and carefree lives. How the Song Came About The song (music plus lyrics) was composed when I was doing relief teaching at a primary school.  It was done pretty quickly without much thought, as I was told that I'd to cover a music teacher's lesson on the day of the lesson and I'd classes prior to that.   Even though I wasn't expected to teach the kids music, I decided to go ahead with my plan since the supervisor didn't say "no." Click on the following link   to watch this new music video:  We are Happy Children Enjoy!:) Conclusion   Thank  you  for  joining  me  on this music journey!    I  hope   " We are Happy Children " brings  a  smile  to  your  face.  Cheers, Annie Cha...