Reflections 2007 & Resolutions 2008

As the year comes to an end, I looked back at what I've achieved. I realised 2007 has indeed been an eventful one for me.

Major events in 2007:

1. I finally graduated (to the relief of my parents), but I still miss school. I had an amazing university years achieving many things in life that many of my peers could not have achieved.

2. I paid off my liabilities and was left with a tight budget. At least I don't have to worry the high interest rate charged at 4.25% per annum anymore.

3. I brought my mum to Tokyo and managed to survive with my poor Japanese.

4. I attained the Spanish Diploma Basic Level, which I have no idea what use I would have as of now.

5. I was at the crossroads deciding the career path I should pursue.

6. I finally landed myself my current job and felt really blessed to be offer a placing in an industry related to my studies.

In the coming year, I hope it will be a year of achievements.

Resolutions 2008

1. I hope to get into the department I am in now. I believe the field of work is specialised enough to keep me motivated on my learning curve.

2. I hope to get my braces done. It's been more than 10 years since I last checked out the prices for braces. It would certainly be an achievement to fulfil the dream I used to possess.

3. I hope to workout on a more regular basis. I have just signed up a year of membership with Fitness First, which has a branch located in the building of my office. I will be joining my colleague(s) who are already members of the club.

4. I hope to make true friends at work and in my social life. It's always good to have a couple of true friends, especially those who will be there when you need them.

5. I hope to meet up with friends in Bangkok in January when I am there. My Argentinian friend (a great 'Spanish teacher' of mine) will be flying in to Asia for holiday. I will try to meet up with him. In addition, I am planning to meet up with my Thai friends, whom I have not met for years (since those days we worked together in U.S.).

6. I hope to go Germany and visit my cousin and friend there. The plan is yet to be drawn up. I will try to arrange leave to visit Europe, a continent I have yet to venture into.