another New Year is here again. On this last day of 2008, let's do a little flashback, shall we?

 

January 2008 - I've moved to Singapore, another beginning in a brand new place. This is my 7th move across cities and countries since I left home ten years ago (ya, kinda could guess my age now). Will this be the last move? I don't know...well, nobody can really tell, but one thing for sure, I am tired, very tired...tired of moving around and starting anew. My question now is not about where I am going next, but rather where I am going to land.

 

February to May 2008 - starting to settle into the Singapore lifestyle, work is catching up and the load is getting heavier. Many have asked, do I like Singapore compared to KL? What are the differences? Answer: depending on what is the subject about, lifestyle, friends, work, financial...at the end of the day, there are pros and cons on staying on different spots around the glove, it's all individusl's preferences and likings, nothing is perfect, right? As for me, honestly and realistically, the two best thing about Singapore is the safety and money. My family are no longer worry about me working alone abroad and I am able to save more with better spending ability; so there you go...

 

June 2008 - a nice holiday with parents and dear aunts, the Doctor May's Europe Trip. I was the co-guide, revisited places like London, Paris, Rome and Liverpool; overall, the trip was a little tiring but it was lots of fun and laugthers everywhere. Two highlights: bought myself a Gucci bag at London Summer Sale and got an LV purse as birthday present from mum. The best of all is to witness my dearest sister receiving her doctorate, proud and happy for Doctor Daphne May Chong, hurray!!!

 

July to October 2008 - workload getting heavier but going nowhere, frustration and anger evoked. Empty promises and lost in direction at work, wanted to go up the next level in career but stuck, physically and mentally exhausted, the same problem over and over again with no solution. Prepared myself for the alternatives and started to work my way out. As mum always say 'tomorrow ill be a better day'.

 

November 2008 - making it to the exit and towards another entrance; left a job of 2 years and joined another, with the hope of building a better career and profile. How is the future for me? Is this a good move? Not having even the slightest idea, but the very least I am trying...a clap for that?

 

December 2008 - the holiday month. Mentally tired, bottled neck, didn't know how to move forward in life, and worst of all, started to have doubts of myself. It is just not happening and I am not smiling....Took a short break and spent a nice Christmas with family. Bought everybody Christmas presents and spent a fulfilling dinner for the whole family. It did cause a little decrement in my pocket but it's all worth it; parents are proud, family is smiling healthily and I am happy.

 

Last but not least, the 2009 New Year resolution: live a healthy and happy life, learn and grow as much as possible, try me best to achieve career goals, hoping and looking out for the best and enkindle the smile

 

Welcome 2009, Happy New Year!

天荒地老，最好忘记，

笑也轻微，痛也轻微。

生老病死，相聚分离，

身不由己，心不由己。

Here is a meaningful and inspring prayer, just want to share...

For non-christian, it is just simple saying that, we are preparing ourselves (for the best) to meet that right person that is meant to be;

and when we do (meeting that right person at the right time), it will be beautiful and everlasting.

 

 

Everyone longs to give themselves completely to someone

To have a deep soul relationship with another

To be loved thoroughly and exclusively

 

But God, to a Christian, says

"No, not until you are satisfied, fulfilled and content with being loved by Me alone,

With giving yourself totally and reservedly to Me,

With having an intensely personal and unique relationship with Me alone,

Discovering that only in Me is your satisfaction to be found,

Will you be capable of the perfect human relationship that I have planned for you.

You will never be united with another until you are united with Me alone,

Exclusive of anyone or anything else, exclusive of any other desires or longings.

I want you to stop planning, stop wishing,

and allow Me to give you the most thrilling plan existing,

One that you cannot imagine.

Please allow Me to bring it to you.

You just keep watching Me, expecting the greatest things.

Keep experiencing the satisfaction that I Am.

Keep listening and learning the things I tell you.

You just wait, that's all

Don't be anxious, don't worry.

Don't look at things you think you want; You just keep looking off and away up to Me

Or you'll miss what I want to show you,

And then when you are ready...

I'll surprise you with a love far more wonderful than any You could dream of.

You see, until you are ready and until The one I have for you is ready

(I am working even at this moment to have you both ready at the same time)

Until you are both satisfied exclusively with Me and the life I prepared for you

You won't be able to experience the love that exemplified your relationship with Me,

And this is the perfect Love;

 

and Dear one, I want you to have this most wonderful love,

I want you to see in the flesh a picture of your relationship with Me,

and to enjoy materially and concretely

The everlasting union of beauty, perfection and love

That I offer you with Myself

Know that I love utterly.

I am God.

Believe it and be Satisfied"

~ St. Anthony of Padua

 

The season of LENT reminds us that the life we have and the material posessions we hold are simply LENT to us.

We are but pilgrims here on earth who will pass by only once.

We bring nohting when we die...

But we can leave behind the love we've shared, the hope we have given and the goodness we have done.

Have a meaningful LENTEN week.

 

Happy Easter!