Tuesday, January 02, 2007
Yet another year has passed by
Goodbye 2006, hello 2007
My god... another year has zipped on by yet again. I have to admit, 2006 seemed to "shinkansen" (Jap for ze bullet train) through, especially so for the last quarter.
So, what has happened in the year gone by? Hmm.. details remain fuzzy. The first quarter of the year was quite slow. Nothing major happening. Things started to unravel only at the 2nd quarter onwards. Major highlight was two good friends falling out. The aftermath of that? Well, all I can say is that things just aren't the same anymore. I know everyone is trying to re-adjust and get used to it, but saying is easier than done.
The 3rd and 4th quarter of the year saw more action. Things at work weren't too good with my manager turning in his resignation letter. That's when there was so much uncertainty. I was seriously worried, especially at the prospect of working with people with their heads in the clouds. Thankfully my manager stayed on, but unfortunately, it meant more work for me. Portfolio increased to handling our new post paid product, but that made me extremely busy as well. My people relations in 2006 weren't that good either. It was an emotionally stressing time. Fell out with a colleague, fell out with family, fell out with a friend... things just fell out.... and somehow, the jigsaw just can't fit anymore, although on the surface it seems like a nice, complete picture
Good parts of 2006? new experiences, new feelings. I'm pretty sure I'm more independent than I have ever been. I speak my mind, but still after much thought and consideration. I'm in my best shape ever and I dun fall ill as often. Yay! at least I kept last years resolution!
But the most important thing I learnt in 2006? Don't take things for granted. I learnt that the hard way. But it was a lesson learnt. In addition, relationships (be it friendships, family or lovers) take a long time to nurture with trust and love. But all it takes is one small misunderstanding to destroy all that. It's just tha easy. It's really just how hard both parties want to work to bring it back to the same level. And both must put in equal effort.
So what resolutions for 2007? I decided to screw resolutions. Why only make them at the start of the year? Especially with all the uncertainties in our present world, if there are things u want to do, just do it. If there are things you want to say, say it before it is too late. You never know if the person you want to say it to is still alive, or still be your friend etc etc. Life is short, so make the best out of it. I can't see what 2007 will bring, but i know i will handle it by the horns, and survive to see 2008!
As for 2006, although it was not an exceptionally good year, I am thankful that it was not an exceptionally bad one either.
My god... another year has zipped on by yet again. I have to admit, 2006 seemed to "shinkansen" (Jap for ze bullet train) through, especially so for the last quarter.
So, what has happened in the year gone by? Hmm.. details remain fuzzy. The first quarter of the year was quite slow. Nothing major happening. Things started to unravel only at the 2nd quarter onwards. Major highlight was two good friends falling out. The aftermath of that? Well, all I can say is that things just aren't the same anymore. I know everyone is trying to re-adjust and get used to it, but saying is easier than done.
The 3rd and 4th quarter of the year saw more action. Things at work weren't too good with my manager turning in his resignation letter. That's when there was so much uncertainty. I was seriously worried, especially at the prospect of working with people with their heads in the clouds. Thankfully my manager stayed on, but unfortunately, it meant more work for me. Portfolio increased to handling our new post paid product, but that made me extremely busy as well. My people relations in 2006 weren't that good either. It was an emotionally stressing time. Fell out with a colleague, fell out with family, fell out with a friend... things just fell out.... and somehow, the jigsaw just can't fit anymore, although on the surface it seems like a nice, complete picture
Good parts of 2006? new experiences, new feelings. I'm pretty sure I'm more independent than I have ever been. I speak my mind, but still after much thought and consideration. I'm in my best shape ever and I dun fall ill as often. Yay! at least I kept last years resolution!
But the most important thing I learnt in 2006? Don't take things for granted. I learnt that the hard way. But it was a lesson learnt. In addition, relationships (be it friendships, family or lovers) take a long time to nurture with trust and love. But all it takes is one small misunderstanding to destroy all that. It's just tha easy. It's really just how hard both parties want to work to bring it back to the same level. And both must put in equal effort.
So what resolutions for 2007? I decided to screw resolutions. Why only make them at the start of the year? Especially with all the uncertainties in our present world, if there are things u want to do, just do it. If there are things you want to say, say it before it is too late. You never know if the person you want to say it to is still alive, or still be your friend etc etc. Life is short, so make the best out of it. I can't see what 2007 will bring, but i know i will handle it by the horns, and survive to see 2008!
As for 2006, although it was not an exceptionally good year, I am thankful that it was not an exceptionally bad one either.
# posted by Xallista @ 1:15 AM 
