While immersing myself in the holiday mood & festive season, Dec also means a lot of self-reflections.

Things that happened

Choices I made

Things I’ve done and not done

Words I’ve said or not said

This year is a special year because of the many changes that took place. By that I do not mean turning 21, because honestly… I think age is just a number. It does not really signify ‘adulthood’ to me, because… Come on, we have all seen grown-ups with impossibly childish behaviors haven’t we? To me it just means having to take on more responsibility. Its another phase in life.

Anyway, although I am a pessimist by nature, shall look back to 2008 by counting my blessings instead of crying over spilt milk… you know, the ‘what ifs’ and ‘if I knew’. Here goes, long post ahead:

#1: New friends


Did not expect to get to know more people in NTU because we’re already in final year and most people are always more comfortable sticking to cliques they are already in… But thru’ Joyce I got to know you gals: Qiuru, Wanting, Xuan Wan & Zhi Yi. Somehow, call it affinity or whatever you like, am closer to Qiuru & Wanting… I’m glad that we could work well together in our projects & still had fun after sch too… I miss hanging out with you gals, bitching about sch over meals… hope we can meet up when Wanting gets better & Joyce comes back from India. Perhaps when school starts? (:



And of cos, the colleagues I’ve been mentioning frequently since I got to know them in May. Gladys & co. Going out with you guys is different with my other friends, ‘cos of the difference in age and SPENDING POWER (hahaha…) I also get to see/experience more. And of cos, advice comes from different perspective… And like I’ve said b4, thks to you guys too, for making my internship more than just a prelude to wking life in future…

#2: My many ‘firsts’
Yes, its unbelievable how many ‘firsts’ I’ve had just in this year alone… you’ll be surprised by some of it :X
1. First Ramly burger I ate
2. First water chestnut drink
3. First bowling experience
4. First time clubbing
5. First dinner at a local French restaurant
6. First time sky dining

This is what I rem off-hand, I’m not surprised if some of you help me to recall more ‘firsts’. So yep, 2008 is a year of many firsts for me. And I look forward to more new experiences next year!

#3: Jeremy


No surprise hor? I purposely don’t wanna put him first, save the best for the last. if not it’ll be so predictable. HAHA. Well, I’m sure friends know by now its not easy how we started. But after 6 months together, I never once regret the difficult decision I had to make and what we went through to be together. So I especially treasure what we have now… and the little tiff that we had recently made me even more aware of how much he, and our relationship means to me. And of cos, his attentiveness and the TLC he showered on me (: seeing him just makes me smile. And just a phonecall can brighten up any lousy day…

And the thing is, it’s the first time in my relationships that friends come up to me to say things like I look ‘blissfully happy’, ‘happily attached’ and that I always got this silly look on my face when I talk abt my bf (yes you, minshan… :P). Pardon me if I mention my bf too much for your liking, its just that having spend so much time tog, many things just remind me of him or things that he mentioned etc.

And this is definitely not an escalation of commitment...

Jeremy… changed me.

To be more of a ‘yes’ person (no this is not an advert for the movies Yes Man) to try new things/food/activities instead of sticking to my comfort zone. Also, showing me things and stuff that a uni student like me wouldn’t have a lot of chances to experience. But there are still things that the stubborn me refuse to say yes to, and he’s trying to psycho me once in a while. Bleah. I won’t give in entirely, wahaha.

To be more confident in myself and the things I do. Sometimes he need to remind me not to think too much and how ‘silly’ I am. Yes, I am a worry-wart and pessimist. I need more of his confidence…

So, baby… you must have heard some of these abovementioned before, and we also said that there are no more ‘thanks’ between us… but really, thank you. For being here, being you, and reminding myself I just have to be myself and be more confident… less self-conscious…

For the coming year, hope that I'll be a supporting gf. be there when you need me. to talk, confide, or just take your mind off work and school. To many more happy times like these...

<3

And of cos other than these people, there are other people who made a difference to 2008 for me too.





how could I leave you guys out - other than 'Jeremy' the most often mentioned words should be 'my Nan Hua frens' and 'Minshan' already. LOL. being with you guys is always fun and no stress, no strings attached. don't have to worry abt image... keke. and... thks for listening, especially that impt period in June. supporting my decision, though I noe it was a bit hard to accept at first (:


so 2008 is a gd year. life-changing. with downs, but more ups. next year won't be easy. with graduating and entering the workforce, but I'm sure... with challenges comes the growing up and maturing that follows. bring it on! (: