Last year, due to my laziness, I skipped new-year-resolutions-making. But somehow things turned out rather okay, despite me being more prone to emotional swings. Perhaps the swings had to do with the becoming of age - near-mid life or the when-you-are-almost-thirty-you-get-moody-syndrome?
Anyway, I guess its only appropriate that I do a quick review of 2008, before making some resolutions for 2009.
Shall we start with the nice stuffs? Say achievements? -shy grin- Probably in order of ascending importance:
5. Performing not bad at work. - From the July appraisal and reward, I would say my hard work in 07/08 had been recognised. Thanks to the opportunities given by my superiors, and support from my friends and colleagues, which made it possible. It was a welcomed boost for my wedding saving plan and vacations.
4. Taking Driving Lessons. - After years of procrastination, with a proper job and getting the part-time studies outta the way, I finally had the time and money to take driving lessons at the school in June. Been taking lessons during the weekends and is currently in the last stage before the test. But after almost three months break, I am kinda rusty now.
3. Going for TNBT. - Besides the TOML, this gotta be the best overseas trip I had. I guess I had said it all here.
2. Completing my Masters. - It had been a daunting two years - a test of my tenacity and training of my mind. Despite not really putting my newly acquired qualifications into good use yet, I feel that it had already changed me for the better. Perhaps I will do it again in near future after I explore other things I want to learn.
1. Marrying my beautiful wife. - Of course this had to be my greatest accomplishment in 2008! After six long years of understanding and growing with each other, we finally tied the knot. Tho' the customary ceremony will be next year and we are not staying together yet, I can already feel marriage life and trying my best to prepare for our future.
So what will the resolutions of 2009 be?
1. Doing better at work. - While there are still plenty of room for improvement, it is still not easy to do better. I do know that I have the capacity to do more, but I may not be so lucky with opportunities. But a great prof, Dr Charles Lee, once said, "Luck is preparedness meets opportunity." Thus, I will need to improve myself in various aspects of work and seek opportunities with more initiatives. It had been frustrating at times, but things will work out in time to come.
2. Passing my Driving Test. - Sometimes it is embarrassing that man of my age is still without a driving license. And it is kinda silly + lame to explain the reasons thru' a long story. I guess if I continue my lessons and stay focused, I should be able to do it by April or May.
3. Taking our friendship to the next level. - Probably only you whom I made this resolution for will understand. It had been hard at times but no stopping from trying. I guess it isn't easy to move one emotionally, to build strong bonds with my current ability. I hope you will believe in me, and take this seriously like never before. The fact that we are working it out says alot of our friendship!
4. Be a real good son. - I havta admit, despite always making resolution on this, I had been a bad son in the past year. Perhaps to a point that I am quite ashamed of my impulsive flare in the past that it had become an impression of me even when I tried to be humorous thru' cynical jokes. I oughta have more patience and take note of my tone. I will!
5. Be a real good hubby. - Some things may seem to change, but they are really for good reasons. The new found responsibilities and role require some time to adapt to. If love has changed, it is also for the better - an evolution to more mature and stable emotions. If being a good boyfriend is easy, being a good husband is very very tough. But maturity and stability need not mean boredom. I will need to put conscious effort to add sparks to our marriage. This is a great challenge I am taking on in 2009 - to prove that my wife made the right decision.
6. Learning a new instrument. - This resolution seems like more of a novelty. It had been rolled over for quite a few years. I think after I finish my driving, it may be financially and temporally possible to accomplish it.
7. Making serious effort in body maintenance. - In the past year, my body had taken the toll from my lack of sleep and exercise, and bad diet habits. Although from time to time I was serious in taking care of myself when the warning signs appear, I slacked after a while. In 2009, I need to be consistent.
8. Continue my Spanish lessons. - Had been trying to continue with my lessons since finishing Elementary One. Bbof, when shall we continue?
9. The 'Say-Yes' attitude. - Kinda inspired by the show 'Yesman'. Not to say yes to everything, but to not say no so quickly. It is true we have the tendency to not try things out of the norm or think that our ideas are the best. I had been more open to eating different food and open to others' ideas recently. I can do more next year. Please listen and try more of my suggestions while I also do the same.
I think I shouldn't be so ambitious with my resolutions for 2009. Nine is just nice. Hope you are also making your own resolutions for the coming year. It certainly helps to put things in the right perspective and set the priorities on hand. My last wish for 2008 is... World Peace. Finally, an advance Happy New Year to one and all!
Anyway, I guess its only appropriate that I do a quick review of 2008, before making some resolutions for 2009.
Shall we start with the nice stuffs? Say achievements? -shy grin- Probably in order of ascending importance:
5. Performing not bad at work. - From the July appraisal and reward, I would say my hard work in 07/08 had been recognised. Thanks to the opportunities given by my superiors, and support from my friends and colleagues, which made it possible. It was a welcomed boost for my wedding saving plan and vacations.
4. Taking Driving Lessons. - After years of procrastination, with a proper job and getting the part-time studies outta the way, I finally had the time and money to take driving lessons at the school in June. Been taking lessons during the weekends and is currently in the last stage before the test. But after almost three months break, I am kinda rusty now.
3. Going for TNBT. - Besides the TOML, this gotta be the best overseas trip I had. I guess I had said it all here.
2. Completing my Masters. - It had been a daunting two years - a test of my tenacity and training of my mind. Despite not really putting my newly acquired qualifications into good use yet, I feel that it had already changed me for the better. Perhaps I will do it again in near future after I explore other things I want to learn.
1. Marrying my beautiful wife. - Of course this had to be my greatest accomplishment in 2008! After six long years of understanding and growing with each other, we finally tied the knot. Tho' the customary ceremony will be next year and we are not staying together yet, I can already feel marriage life and trying my best to prepare for our future.
So what will the resolutions of 2009 be?
1. Doing better at work. - While there are still plenty of room for improvement, it is still not easy to do better. I do know that I have the capacity to do more, but I may not be so lucky with opportunities. But a great prof, Dr Charles Lee, once said, "Luck is preparedness meets opportunity." Thus, I will need to improve myself in various aspects of work and seek opportunities with more initiatives. It had been frustrating at times, but things will work out in time to come.
2. Passing my Driving Test. - Sometimes it is embarrassing that man of my age is still without a driving license. And it is kinda silly + lame to explain the reasons thru' a long story. I guess if I continue my lessons and stay focused, I should be able to do it by April or May.
3. Taking our friendship to the next level. - Probably only you whom I made this resolution for will understand. It had been hard at times but no stopping from trying. I guess it isn't easy to move one emotionally, to build strong bonds with my current ability. I hope you will believe in me, and take this seriously like never before. The fact that we are working it out says alot of our friendship!
4. Be a real good son. - I havta admit, despite always making resolution on this, I had been a bad son in the past year. Perhaps to a point that I am quite ashamed of my impulsive flare in the past that it had become an impression of me even when I tried to be humorous thru' cynical jokes. I oughta have more patience and take note of my tone. I will!
5. Be a real good hubby. - Some things may seem to change, but they are really for good reasons. The new found responsibilities and role require some time to adapt to. If love has changed, it is also for the better - an evolution to more mature and stable emotions. If being a good boyfriend is easy, being a good husband is very very tough. But maturity and stability need not mean boredom. I will need to put conscious effort to add sparks to our marriage. This is a great challenge I am taking on in 2009 - to prove that my wife made the right decision.
6. Learning a new instrument. - This resolution seems like more of a novelty. It had been rolled over for quite a few years. I think after I finish my driving, it may be financially and temporally possible to accomplish it.
7. Making serious effort in body maintenance. - In the past year, my body had taken the toll from my lack of sleep and exercise, and bad diet habits. Although from time to time I was serious in taking care of myself when the warning signs appear, I slacked after a while. In 2009, I need to be consistent.
8. Continue my Spanish lessons. - Had been trying to continue with my lessons since finishing Elementary One. Bbof, when shall we continue?
9. The 'Say-Yes' attitude. - Kinda inspired by the show 'Yesman'. Not to say yes to everything, but to not say no so quickly. It is true we have the tendency to not try things out of the norm or think that our ideas are the best. I had been more open to eating different food and open to others' ideas recently. I can do more next year. Please listen and try more of my suggestions while I also do the same.
I think I shouldn't be so ambitious with my resolutions for 2009. Nine is just nice. Hope you are also making your own resolutions for the coming year. It certainly helps to put things in the right perspective and set the priorities on hand. My last wish for 2008 is... World Peace. Finally, an advance Happy New Year to one and all!
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