Goodbye 2010.

Year 2010 is ending sooner than I thought. Just like that, time catches up with us. I thought it’s a rather good time and ‘excuse’ for me to reflect on this year and as I do, read up my blog post of the past near one year, I realized it had been a fruitful year. A few milestone reached which probably contribute to a good conclusion to the year.

As I reflect on, I'll summarise this year based on the 7 'wonders', like how I attempted to last year back in 2009, namely:-
- To See
- To Hear
- To Touch
- To Taste
- To Feel
- To Laugh
- To Love

To See
The world - I’ve made a record number of trip once again this year as I’ve traveled to several countries for the first time. Sahoro, Taipei, Penang, Korea, Batu Pahat, Bintan and Batam. One of my greatest wish in my life, is to see the world, to see the culture of others, to experience their living, to eat their food and lots more. Sad to say, the global world today is going through a common globalization with the need to progress, causing the authenticity to decrease. Nevertheless, I’m privileged enough to have travel to the above mentioned places with many of my loved ones. The braised meat rice in Taipei, the oyster omelette from Penang, the pure white snow in Sahoro, the raging cold in Korea, the authentic olden lives in Batu Pahat, the serene Bintan and lastly, the Kumpung Batam, I must say, I’ve been lucky to see what I’ve seen.

Myself - I’ve at the same time, seen myself growing up. For the first time since entering into 20s, I see myself as an older person. I’m starting to feel the pressure of being 25 years old. It’s no longer like the yester-years where I am still a small little boy with nothing to worry. Now, I spend what I earn. I save what I’m left. I’m finally graduated after years of studies which sees my parents and the girl coming together to witness this milestone, something I’m very proud of myself, and I think it’s high time I move on from where I am now.

To Hear
Them ‘LIVE’ – Music has always been a very part of me. I’ve watched a few concerts this year and I must say it’s all money well spent. Muse, MayDay are just the mere few I’ve been, yet it cast such a great impression for me and it’s still staying as a memory so wonderful to me. Please please pleasem bring Nickelback, Greenday and The Killers here next year, I’m dying to see them. I’m still eagerly waiting to find out what’s the standup line for the Big Night Out next year.

Wedding bells are ringing – Friends around me are starting to get married and I’m attending more wedding dinner and ceremony as days pass. It dawned on me that being 25 years old is no joke, especially when you are attached. Anyway, I’m happy for friends who got married this very year, my closest classmate who got married with his wife, my girlfriend’s friend who got married and we had to travel to Malaysia for their wedding dinner (something so so interesting) and not forgetting my colleagues and all, are in their 20s. Oh gosh.

To Touch
Our hearts – I would like to make a dedication to my beloved pets – my beloved hamsters. Miu Miu, who had passed away long ago, was finally joined by Shoobing late this year. The fun, the joy, the happiness they brought us, is something we will never forget. Never mind the tears that following after their demise, because they’ll always stay in our heart always.

To Taste
Despair – The last time I felt this turmoil was back in Year 2006 when I failed my driving umpteen times. The tremendous pressure was not to be taken lightly and it mounts on it. Yet again this year, I’m forced to go through this again. I narrowly failed my final paper, one which determines my graduation and that got me into despair. It’s so hard to pick myself up after so much effort being put in. Imagine having to fall when you are near the peak. Pain, pure pain. BUT, I’m glad for all the support I got from my loved ones that gave me the strength to carry on, and finally…..I did it.

To Feel
World Cup @ South Africa. I'm glad it happened this very year. Subscription fees has gone way up but that did not stop me from watching the matches. I'm glad to have hung out with friends over that span of one month. Watching those matches @ Hooters, Mac, Pubs, Bars etc all just summarise. All my money eventually went to those restaurant outlets, pubs and bars and of course, Singapore Pools. Argentina's loss was a total humiliation but nevertheless, Spain managed to revenge. The whole excitement and togetherness from this World Cup could possibly make this the best world cup ever, in my entire life.

To Laugh
To Laugh. I realised how important it is to just laugh. Going through the woes this year, makes me realise laughing is really no laughing matter. Whether one moves on or not, it's all in the mind. Being positive and to laugh things off, is probably an essential part of my life already. Taking things seriously yet at the same time, with a light-hearted mind definitely helps. Like I've said again, nobody dies from positivity anyway.

To Love
I fell in love and got together with a long time friend of mine. Very unexpectedly but blissful ever since (quoted from the girl). She made me believe in LOVE again and it's indeed truth as it brings back the saying, 爱与被爱是幸福的.

No new year resolutions because deep in me, I still believe one should just take one step at a time, come what may. I've counted my blessings and I'm thankful to all who have walked through this wonderful year with me, making this moment a possible one.

Have a Happy New Year and may we bid goodbye to 2010 with good memories and welcome 2011 with positivity. HUAT AH!