2009 Year End Entry: Looking Forward
Posted at 02:36 PM in Life as I Know It
2009 - I don't know where to start. I usually end the year with a not-so-brief summary of the year that was. Reminiscing as to the things that have changed, new people and new experiences unique to that year and of course, ending with a look forward - how the next year will bring in more change, optimistically, for the better.
It's just that, I don't think that's necessary - especially when there are archives to do all that (just refer to the navigation tab on the upper left hand corner of this site.)
It's not for the lack of things to type - this year has ushered in more than it's expected share of changes. I've been to most of the South-East Asian countries, expanded it to Greater China and finally got out of this continent and went to Australia. I've had a couple of serious near-death experiences - including a major accident that broke three of my ribs and saw literally thousands of dollars down the drain. I now work on two countries for arguably the best brand in the world. I've had a couple of brushes to have a semblance of a love life - none of which worked out, but well, I'm glad they happened nonetheless. Not to mention the fact that for a whole year, I have lived independently. I never saw all of these coming, and yet they did.
I guess it's partly because I don't have the time to actually type that long entry. Times are changing, and well time itself is slowly becoming more limited than ever. It's also because no matter what I say or put in here, I have no idea as to what 2010 will bring. The same way I was clueless about 2009.
So for 2010 - I just look forward. After 22 years, I think I'm finally learning to accept and let go of the semblance of control that I thought I had with with my life. I just have to put myself out there, deal with everything that life throws at me, and learn as much as I can. After all, what does not kill me, can only make me stronger. This could very well be a step forward to maturity, or just a bitter step backward to pessimism. haha All I know is that - what happens in life, well, happens. It's what we do with what life gives us that showcases the kind of people we are.

Here's to a actually living in 2010. There's so much to see, people to meet, and even more experiences out there! I'm actually excited as to where this year will take me. I just wish that this year brings in even more prosperity, personal growth, hope and finally love, yes love, into our lives.
Happy New Year! 2010, this is it!

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