Good Closure to 2008

Years whizzed past me.
Day after day, we've come to another year's end. Lets have a good closure then.

Earlier on the year (http://sourtea.blogspot.com/2008_01_01_archive.html). I have listed out what i hope to achieve. Shall do a quick checklist now.

I'll PASTE the whole Chunk here:


Hopefully attainable

Well, when it comes to new year resolutions, i've always been saying that i only have 1. That is, "to be a better person than the previous year". Both practical and attainable, at the same time, no boundaries.To look back into my 2007, indeed i am a better person as compared to 2006. I am better off in my career, my relationship-s, my character, my behaviour and wadever nots. So hopefully by end of this year, i can say the same for myself too. Ha. ===>And i would say that i am a better person in 2008 as compared to 2007! Great, i am advancing.

Anyway if i am to break down what do i mean by "better" person, well there are still some expectations that i would want to hit or sustain la.

1) To sustain and achieve high esteem and passion in my career. To be more efficient and effective. (i am doing alright in 2007, i hope it is better in 2008) ===> =) Indeed i am much more efficient and effective and i do have much more passion in my career. Well Done.

2)I always believe that character is something that is HARD to change. So, as long as i am not as short tempered, not as perfectionist(not as demanding), not as practical, and more responsible, i can smile and say well done to myself le. ====> I have more self control now. However i am still pretty much a demanding perfectionist. Need to work more on that. I must learn how to set free and take a wider view. At least i've improved, i can still say well done to myself.

3)Sustain good relationships with whoever i am attached to, including my family, friends and fishdreamsg.(Hope all fishdreamers can stay close and bring fishdreamsg to greater heights) ====> Yup, i'm pretty much having good r/s with people ard me. Good to see new friendships sprouting this year too! And i've managed to clear misunderstandings with a good friend of mine too! Well done! But the part on FDSG... there are rooms for improvement, definitely.

4)Better health. I've been in and out of hospital for many different reasons in 2007. Things will be much better in 2008, i hope. ====> So much better this year! Didnt get sick often already, tho my spine is still not v. stable. Will relapse every now and then but its still within my control. I have high tolerance for pain !

5)Able to enrich myself in any ways possible. Be it attending courses or go travelling. =) I like the feeling of knowing 1 more NEW thing that its not known to me now. ====>Yes, definitely. Tho i didnt attend any courses but i've learnt a little more about photography. On top of that, i think i've learnt alot regarding education this year, thanks to NIE. AND! I've definitely know more of cambodia's history as well as the different dialects in China. Quite an enriching 2008 i must say!

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Okays bascially thats about all. As for things that cant be helped, we dont go and brood over it la huh. Things happen naturally. =) Take things to its stride and seize any oppportunies whenever possible. ===> Yes, this still holds now.

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5 Must haves in 2008:

1)BBQ(s) that binds everyone together once a year. ==>Not accomplished. Need to push till 2009

2)Have JingRu in my heart and mind.(sry if it sounds hmmmm unbelievable for some of u...but those who know me long and well enough, u shld understand.) ==>Yes, still irreplacable. (its somewhere in the corner, its less obvious now but its there.)

3)An optimistic and motivated character. (must strive when we are young) ==>Definitely i am more optimistic and motivated. Impressed by how i manage to attend ALL my lessons in NIE. If only i had that drive to do it when i was in NUS, i would have clinched at least a second lower honours. BUT well .... be optimistic and look forward !

4)Look good and stay good. (LOL.... no more heck-care attitude) ==> Improved. I am not as messy now. And not as crazy ... and not as rough.

5)Compassionate good heart. Heart is the most important thing that controls what we will do. Keep all evils away ! ==> Yes i am still a kind soul, if not, a better kind soul =P

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So ... what to look out for in 2009 ? I'll go and think about it tonight =)