Blessings.

Blessings.

Blessings.

Blessings...

It was my first time back at cell again after quite some time especially after my holiday. I think I have so much to thank God for. But I couldn't choose which.

Like after looking at recently property prices, car prices, and even the increase in kopitiam prices that I noticed (again) since I came back, it's quite a shock and I feel a twinge of horror at how I'm going to live my life next time. How am I going to pay for all these things?? and still live!? It made me feel very thankful for the home I have with my family right now. I thank God they made the right decision in buying this flat. Now we can host cells and invite ppl over whenever we have the 'guts' to. Plus the location is great.

But if I could begin counting my blessings in a much overdue post for this new year of 2010, it would probably be like this:

1. My family - After going on a holiday I realise how much I really like my family (not that I didn't know already) but I like the energy we have together. Holidays are never really the same without them. While I was away, they even rearranged my room furniture and painted my room pink!! haha! I love my new room layout now!

2. The divinely organised planning from 2009-2010 -  My 2 jobs, 6-week-long holiday, driving lessons and test date fitted in like a jigsaw in a way I couldn't believe. Everyone was asking how I managed to get 1 month leave! And I still managed to get my 2nd job despite being away for 2 months...

3. Perth Holiday - Thank God I finally got my chance to go to Aussie for the first time in my life. Since I had been paying for my driving, money was tight, not to mention my low 'celery' from my contract job. Thank you to Qin, his parents and his friends who helped me with accommodation, transport, food and groceries shared by economies of scale... It was a trip I'll never forget.

4. RenovAID - It was indeed an eye opener. Having worked with a celebrity, and a company who slowly and gently 'promoted' me along the way through the months has given me a gem of an opportunity to do many things a newcomer normally doesn't get the chance to do. I have learnt a lot of things which I hope I can bring into my future work life. I have been scarred to see, work with, befriend and help the poor in this country on a superficial level. Despite being physically scarred as well [ =( ] , maybe it serves to be a reminder to me to always remember them as I get on with life.

5. Friends -My close friends and friends who make me feel better socially and emotionally. You know who you are. Thanks for being yourself around me and letting me love you as my friend. Thanks for helping me keep myself in check too, though you may not know it. You help me find my equilibrium when I needed it.

To my IJ girls, who have stuck around with each other no matter how different we all are, we bring freshness and insanity everywhere we go. You go babes! To my cells whom we have seen each other grow up in many ways and move into different stages of our lives, I'm thankful I can learn from so many of you, and those who have experienced ahead of me. I feel safe with all of you. To my NTU friends, who have seen the worst and most tired moments in my life, thanks for the support, friendship and creativity we can share in this same field. Hope we can grow our friendships beyond school too, and GAMbatTE in our first jobs! To my UCLA friends, wow, no matter where in the world you all may be right now, thanks for taking the difficult time out to meet up especially in between flights! It was special how we all got together, LA will forever be so cool cos of you guys. I hope our endeavours be victorious!

6. Graduation - It was last year '09. Wow that was like a long time ago. How we have all moved on. I close one phase in my life and open to the next. I can put what's been done behind and move on to see where it will take me. I'm afraid, yet believing it will take me somewhere. It has to be. One step at a time.

7. Driving - The much awaited test came and it was over. I couldn't believe I passed my driving test! All that self talk that I must pass at my first go really works. No way I want to go to the new driving school at Woodlands and take more lessons just to learn parking without poles. I'd rather learn that myself for free. haha. I couldn't believe I paid for my own driving lessons! I feel happier passing driving than my modules at school. WIERD. I hope I am a safe driver.

8. Eyesight - During my Perth trip, my specs became loose, warranting a need to be changed. So I went for my eye check up. My myopia degree has gone down by 50 in one eye and 25 in the other! Usually it just goes up and up, so I was really surprised it went down. (if only sg has more land that we can see far off places...) I will have new specs soon!

9. My Very Special Someone - Qin has been really the greatest. Even after seeing all my flaws, he still loves me. so yay~ I can't say anything else that can make me happier. ^-^ . He has such a big heart. I love. C:  Tiger! to you.

10. God - For still being here with me all the time. No matter what. Thank you.