2005 is fast drawing to an end, in fact, its gonna end with a big bang at various locations tonight. Somehow, i just can't wait to start a brand new year. This year has been whizzing by and i can still vividly remember how my new year was being spent last year.
I would say that this year went pretty fine for me and I seemed to have learnt a lot... To sum it up, here goes...
I made a first step into entering the profession that i think i would enjoy. That is Human Resources, and i'd have to say that till date, there have been no regrets, be it embarking on a degree program specializing in HR, and be it starting a new job in a HR department in a really dynamic and fast paced environment. Gosh, sometimes i wondered how on earth did i actually adapt to it. But i guess i learnt it through the hard way and am still surviving. Stress levels have been on rocket high. Looking back, i think i need to pat myself on my back, and brace myself for more. Great colleagues are definitely the perks of this job as well. In fact, i think to some of us, we have "upgraded" from colleagues to more personal levels like friends. It is also through this job that i realise that as long as you are working with people, you always have to protect your butt, no doubt about that!
Ahh....friends.... I've managed to contact my 2 closest friends in primary school, and that has left me overjoyed. It has been eons since we last met after graduation from Mei Chin, and being able to see them again was just amazing. I just can't believe how much we have grown and matured over the years! =D
I've started hanging out more with one or two of the girlfriends from the "41st instructor's wives group" and it has been a blast. We really seem to be on the wave length that talking or sharing just seems so easy and pleasent. We come from different backgrounds, possess different personalities, and we didn't know each other that long. If i'm not wrong, it has merely been a period of max three years? But i absolutely love them! Not forgetting the rest of the gang of course, the guys are such jokers. We have had various activities together, such as tennis sessions, loads of meal gatherings, shopping sessions, house visits, etc... Oh yeah, talking about last year's new year celebration, we literally "drove" into 2005 together!
Next, A, wat can i do without her... we study together, slog for assignments together, celebrated christmas together, shared about our ups and downs. This year has brought a wee bit of frustrations, but then again we seem closer then ever now. =D We are hoping to go on a trip together, not forgetting the boyfriends of cos... Then next, we'll graduate together! Haha... Time is passing so quickly, that we have already known each other for half a decade, and its going on to its sixth year. I didn't realise that it has been that long, and believe me when i say, we got to know each other through unbelievable coincidences.
Poly friends, we seem to be relating and sharing on more personal levels now though we don't get to meet each other that frequently due to our busy schedules and commitments. However, time spent with them is always enjoyable and refreshing! =D I love the gals to bits!
Secondary school gals... not so bright. As a group, i haven't been talking to them much. I dunno why, but i guess, i would have to say, differences of preferences in all sense of the word. Somehow, we used to say that we'll witness each other get married, have kids, and it will be nice to have our kids play together and all that. And we seem to want to remain as "bestest " friends always. But then again, look, we don't even make it a point to communicate properly, nor make it a point to catch up often. This year, christmas gathering was non existant, don't even mention any new year gathering. One of them, always talks of meeting up with me, but cos of whatever reasons, can't make it in the end, or she
forgets ( that was the last straw). I've decided to quit initiating anything, or even wait. I have other things on hand that's waiting for me to see to, and can't keep waiting... Another friend, okie she's studying as well and slogging for assignments, so we are both busy, but thank goodness for technology, we still say hi sometimes through the office emails. Yeah and we are supposed to meet up, but i guess, that'll have to wait till we are free. Happy new year gal....
Lastly, i've lost one of them them after a decade long of friendship. Believe me, that was the hardest decision i have had to make in my 23 years of living. She was my best friend. i looked for her for advices, i looked for her to share, i looked for her when i had good news. And all i asked was for her to do the same. Friends are supposed to last forever, and it definitely will if being made a point to. Anyway, she will still be loved, just that i'll do it in a quiet way. I thank God for the many happy memories that we've had, and i still smile at all the cute cards that i've received from her in the previous years. Happiness be with her always.
How can i forget Hadi? He's always the best =D Not to forget Melvyn who remembers to send me greetings all the way from Down Under on my birthday and Christmas. =D
Bong... we kinda brought our relationship to another level, and we have been closer then ever... I've learnt to compromise more, and to be more open with him, and i understand him even more ... bliss... We have been doing more things together as well, like roller-blading, and yeah, he just bought me an exercising blouse..a hint for me to exercise more often...sigh..
Something happened this year that made me feel how supportive my mum and Bong had been, nobody knows about this other then the 2 of them, but i just wanna thank them for everything. I love u both!
That's about it folks.... Happy new year to all, and may 2006 be victorious for you. =D
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