This is one long winded piece of personal post where I just continue on and on..........if u do dare to read it......apologies on the degree of boredness and 'long air'-ness (long long winded) this piece of post will sound!!! : O
(And I actually started this post on 21/01/08 23:13!11 >o<)
Overview of 2007:
Before I embark on my goals for 2008, I MUST first summarize my 2007 year, as a closure to a year of 'Growth'.
It was a year where I've learnt "lessons", both academic and for those lessons about life. Perhaps I can probably describe it as a year of "Lost & Found", where I've learnt, experience, discover and most importantly (I hope) have grown to be a wiser person.
Of course with that being said there are a lot of flaws in me that is yet to be patched up and hopefully I will be able to do that as I continue "walking along".
What I've Learnt & Found:
So far in my life I've been very very fortunate indeed because life has been quite a smooth ride for me for most part of my life (and for which I'm very thankful for!!!). Hmm....so I guess (only) in comparison, 2007 has been a year of unexpected surprises and a slightly more emotional year for me as I go through and take in some important lessons in life.
Let me list out some of my foundings:
- My parents will always be my Best Friends
Even though you might hear people say that your parents will always be your best friends because they'll always be there for you. And despite the fact that you and I both know about it........actually being able to 'feel it' is different!!! Because once you experience it, you'll finally not only realise it but 'feel' how much they do love you.
Throughout the harder times that I've been through this year, my parents have really been there for me. Helping me and guiding me when I feel lost; giving me a hand to support me and lift me back up when I am down. It is because of this that I not only know but I now also FEEL that I can ALWAYS truly trust & count on my parents. And to this I really do thank my two folks!!! Love them heaps!!!
(Plus the fact that they even came to my b'day party & travelled with me and my friends too.......hahah wow...what can I say about them!!! I just want to salute them and say "They are so cool & awesome"!!! Becoz they are!!! : P) - The Importance of Trust
In 2007, I've found out that the value, Trust, is a value of great importance in any relationships between people. I've always known that it's important, but I just never realised how important this is to me and how it is can affect a situation.
My thought:
"Trust is the root of a relationship, it is also the door to a relationship"
This quote that I've just made up pretty much sums up my thought. Trust is the base to any relationships. It is also the door such that when you trust; you'll open your door to welcome them. Vice versa when you distrust a person, you will keep the door shut to that person or kick them back out and then shut the door in the hope that you'll never see them again.
Funny enough I never realised the cause and effect of Trust. For example, your level of trust will greatly affect your decision during a situation. May be it's just me....I don't know....but Trust is definitely one value that I found is important to me! - Learning to Take on Changes
Being the stubborn silly old me....I am the sort of person who.....is just STUBBORN.....and reluctant to changes. But during the year of 2007, I've gone through a period, which could be considered as confusing and somewhat painful. Although getting through this period was tough but at least I was able to take in the lesson and found that perhaps"Change is not that scary after all"!
As long as you are changing to improve yourself....to become a "Better Man"....it should be a thing to celebrate for! : ) haha I don't know may be this is a sign of me going soft / haha maturity from me......but just happy to know that I am now a bit more comfortable in taking on changes now I think! (Compare to what I did...haha wow 7 years ago.....'may be' another story for another time).
As Lee Hom song (改變自己) goes "一點點改變, 有很大的差別, 你我的力量也能改變世界". The important thing is to know when you are at the bottom of the hill and know that you need to pick yourself up now and act up on it! - New Friendships with Old Friends
I only realised this when reflecting on the year 2007. Funny enough I think I've made some new friendships with friends I already know. And "new friendships" here means getting to "know them more" and forming a "stronger bond".
Thinking back seems weird...but it's actually amazing how you can make 'new' friendships with people you already know. But then I'm sure you know what I mean...you can always learn about a person MORE. Should I dare to say there's always something new you can found out from your surrounding good friends! hehe
I'm just SO SO HAPPY that I got to know some of my friends more : ) No matter how 'long air' this will sound...I don't care, here it goes....!!!
"Thank you for hanging with me, thank you for listening to me, thank you for being there u r needed and thank you for sharing yourself with me (and allowing the vice versa!!!)" u guys rock!!! : )
(I might have thought I lost it....but don't worry Friendship is still the same old shiny golden key in me!!!)
THANK YOU 2007! : )
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