As I was writing date down about a month ago, I stopped for a second to decide whether the year is 2007 or 2008. Besides being an obvious sign of ageing, I think that showed how I have not gotten used to 2008 yet, but it’s time to say goodbye to another unforgettable year.

This year has been another rich journey of self-discovery, or more precisely, self-building. Almost everyday I learn something new about myself and about life. It has been a year full of pleasant surprises for me. It’s a year where I’ll look back and tell myself that everyone is capable of doing extraordinary things if they put their heart and soul to it.   

I have come to realize that despite my knack in multi-tasking, I need to prioritize because I cannot be everywhere, everytime for everyone, as I need more time for myself. I reminded myself that it’s okay to miss out on a thing or two. There is nothing wrong being a little bit selfish with my time, but that does not mean I am not supportive of the things and events that I have missed out. I just need to take it easy or risk burning out, and it works I guess, because I still have the stamina to soldier on despite having to shoulder heavy workloads and responsibilities. It’s all about prioritizing.

My spiritual journey has been very enlightening. I have come to understand the reasons behind the sporadic feeling anguish and misery that people normally experience; it’s attachment and desire. I feel calmer now as I have becomed less attached to things around me, understanding the fact that nothing in this world is permanent.

Some things never change though, like the fact that I am still “single and unavailable”; mostly because I have not found my knight in the shining armour, and partly because I have too many things in my life now and to get attached will be the last thing in my priority list. Besides, who needs a boyfriend when you have family and friends, and LOADS of friends to fill your life. There’s the usual Rotaract Gang, the Moot Family, the Futsal Gang, the classmates, college mates, high school friends and on and on. They have all made my life away from family more than bearable. Thank you, guys.

Looking forward to next year, I can foresee that I will have to brace for a year full of challenges. I wouldn’t mind the extra dose of surprises every now and then, though.

Signing off early from 2008,

chiewee