Merry Christmas Everyone!!!

¡Feliz Navidad!... ¡Feliz Navidad!...

Haha! MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!!! Woo hoo... I'm feeling kinda crazy now. Everyone is celebrating on the streets, going out, watching movies, having parties what not... but today I just feel like taking a break. Besides... I had a great weekend :)

We all ought to celebrate, no matter what you believe it. You can choose to party the night away, go to church and sing carols, watch a movie with your friends, do some sports... I mean it's a public holiday anyway!!!

Today just felt like staying at home cos I have Christmas cards to do (OH NO). Yes, belated as it is... no choice lah. Work has been taking a toll on me (and my precious time). I mean it is fine, really. But there's just too many things to do. One min I'm with Client A on the phone, while Client B walks in and ask about their visas and Client C bugs me about some proposal... ai yo how lah!?!?!

I had time to swim (although it started raining cats and dogs when I entered the pool) and relax myself and my mind. Then I think about the things I did this year. So much things has changed:

1. Army Days

It was quite a fine year... cos I kinda knew that I was going to ORD this year. And although it was in the later part of the year, I knew I would be happy. Just that, I don't really fancy being in it. There's too much nonsense in it. I'm just lucky to have survived without any bad records.

Okay yes, maybe I made a few enemies and I get teased at times. And doesn't help that some of the higher ranking personnels are rather 'strange' and ridiculous in their own ways. Honestly, it sucks.

But, come to think about it... years ago I never imagined myself to have actually completed NS. Years ago, I dread the fact of ARMY. It's like going to jail or something. BMT, training... oh my God. "Tears on my Pillow" and "Wake me up when September ends" was my theme songs loh. But I survived. Thank God!

Oh and thanks to my officers, I finally passed IPPT. Amazing.

2. Catching up with friends.

Work, school, army... whatever! Everyone is getting busier and busier. Hard to make new friends as you grow older, so it's best to catch up with those that you have!

I tried to go out more with Desmond and Arunan while they were back from UK. It's kinda funny that we wanted to go through the same path (somewhat), but we ended up doing things differently. And yes, it is tough to catch up when you have different goals and different focus point in lives, but I am just grateful that we are still friends, despite all that has happened.

I also try to catch up with those that are in Singapore. Jeremy, Susan, James... it was a rather tough year cos of the problems that arose. Honestly, it was rather scary and sickening. I'm just glad the situation has simmer down.

Vanitha, Adrienne and gang are all working (except for Danielle, who's studying). Very hard to meet up, especially Vanitha (my fitch)! Wah... but we managed to go for dinner, go for outings, birthdays... and HALLOWEEN! Hahha I never imagined myself to be going clubbing with a freaking box over my head. Hahaa. I had cereal boxes all over my shirt with red plastic knives on it and a bit cereal box over my head... and I was just a cereal killer (get it?). Hahaha

More random meetings week by week. It's good to socialise.

3. Bali Trip

I went to Bali, Indonesia with Desmond and Susan. I was very excited before, during and after the trip! Hahaha it was really fun. *NOW* I know why people go to Bali. It's a really beautiful place. Although quite touristy, it is still relaxing and nice in a way.

Beaches, seafood, temple visiting, dance watching... it was great man!!! Wish I could go back again. Next trip coming up!!!

4. Change the way I am (reflection)

After Reuben's death (oops, I mean the 5 dragonboaters), I realised the need to be closer to your family. It's like an awakening for me. And I really reflected much on my life and what I have been doing.

Don't know if I have become more selfish and self-centred along the way, which is kinda scary cos it's so not me. I know that we can't be perfect, but we can do whatever we can to be a better person. And I want to be better.

It's only been a month. The pain still urks many. I hope that all their loved ones will be fine. Hopefully they are having a good time in Heaven.

5. Give when you can

I feel very blessed to have a nice family and great friends who treat me so well, so I think... I'm giving a bit more than I would usually do during Christmas.

Treated my friends to pizza during Desmond's Christmas party at Pacific Mansion and I queued up on Christmas Eve for doughnuts for my family. Not that long, but longer than my 5 mins record. Hahha. I feel happy to be doing this. Hahaha I'm always getting treats and presents and stuff... it's high time I did something for those I love. Hopefully they like it.


Ai yo. How come I have so many thoughts ah? Hahaha drama sia....

I hope that next year would be a good year. 2008, a new cycle (for us Chinese) and hopefully things will go well for me and my family. I should be...

Anyway to everyone, MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR!