2007 Report Card

Yes, we are at the time of the year again. The time of the year to look back, to reflect on past achievements and making preparations for the next year. Well, this year I am slightly early (by one day) as I do not have time to pen my thoughts tomorrow.

For me, I think 2007 could have been a better year. It is a mixed year of ups and downs.

The biggest achievement of the year is I finally got rid of the excess fats that have been bothering me for the past 10 years. From an overweight to being atheletic, I am proud of my own achievement. I remebered I signed up a PT course in Jan and made the commitment to lose all those fats by my 30th birthday. I am glad I kept my promise and I finally got rid of the annoying "health problem" that has been bothering me for the last 14 years. If I know it is so easy, I would have not waited 14 years to make the first move.

The biggest disappointment of the year I guess is my decision to stay put than to venture down under. I could only say, I was very disappointed with myself with that decision. It took me 2 years to make up my mind not to leave. I was disappointed because it was my dream to venture out, to live a life overseas, to experience life. Was it because I lacked the courage to pursue my beliefs or I prioritised my family's needs? It was no longer important I guess. Having gone through the ordeal, I understand myself more. I would still seek to venture out in the next year to come. I guess as long as that desire of mine is not fulfilled, I would not be happy. Hopefully, when the opportunity knocks, I will GRAB it.

Apart from that, I think I get a B grade in terms of work. I could not finish my Hong Kong project before I left. It was a disappointment to me for I failed to see my fruit of labour blossomed. I guess that is life, I have already tried my best and sometimes the best seemed not good enough. I have learnt to accept that and moved on.

The happiest moment of the year was the trip to Yunnan. It was the first backpack trekking trip with my best travelling kaki and 2 other folks. I gave the trip an A+. It was the first trip of 17 days that involved more than 2 persons, without any sort of arguements involved. In short, it was a harmonious trip with fun and laughter along the way. I have made two new friends in fact. Travel partners are very important to me. There were simply so many unforeseen events that could happen along the trip especially to a place like China. I guess we all took it in good stride and laughed at our own silliness instead of making a big fuss out of it. Frankly, I really hope to travel with this group to Tibet once more. They are the BEST.

The year ended a little gloomy for me as I was being kept under wraps for a while. Hopefully with the new year, all these will end and I could be doing what I wanted.

With 2008 in place, I have no idea what is in store for me (that made it exciting, isn't it? ). Whatever it is, I will take it in good stride and take every opportunity that comes my way as a challenge. And maybe, along the way, I will start to find that someone who will appreciate me. :)