welcoming a new year…
i am slow to respond. it’s the 2nd day of 2007 now and only now that i can find the mood to blog…(well, not exactly la….i was just too lazy yesterday)….
i don feel any difference.i just woke up and feel the same…
i don usually celebrate new year back in malaysia. but to my surprise, when i came to russia, it’s the single most celebrated event in russia, above their christmas, independence day etc…. so since i masuk kandang kambing edi, so i mengembek lo….
i have a theory on why ppl like new year so much. it’s not just as simple as changing the calender and add one number at the end when u write the date. it’s about reseting everything back to "1/1/200X". they feel like as if they are given a chance to start anew in the new year…a chance to write another 365 days of history of their life on a new blank piece of paper….they get an excuse to forget about the pass ( mostly unpleasant ones) and get to hope for a better tomorrow, which in their opinion will start on the 1st day of every year…..
looking back at 2006, now that i’m in 2007, i should say that it was quite good. although i’m still alone and feel kinda lonely at times, i have friends which might not nessasary be there when i need them, but they are there. i’m thankful for those blissful things that happened to me. there was not major illness or accident (except that i literally slice my finger with a razor knife few days ago)…i am loved by my families and i’m greatful for that.
this year is rather different as i have to celebrate my new year studying microbs. when everyone is having fun cheering and celebrating for a brand new year, i have to worry about my exam in 8 day’s time. but nevertheless a few of us got together and had steamboat in the kitchen. when the clock stikes 12, we got to see the fireworks from everywhere in the town…
like many other people who have new year resolutions, i have a few too…(just thought of it actually..hehehe)
1) to have no regrets. i will do everything in my power to not have any regrets, to be able to lift up my head with dignity and answer to myself in the end of the day. i’ll try to keep the record of full attendance of all lectures and classes. and to give my 100% to every exam and test no matter how hard or easy it might be. not trying to prove anything, but i want to be able to tell myself at the end of the day that i’ve done my best. and if i get the result i want, it’s because i worked hard for it ( and plus the blessing from God, my mom, friends, etc) and that i deserve it, not merely luck. and IF i fail(touch wood), i would want to be able to tell myself that it’s not my fault….
2) to learn to love. i have been blessed with love and care from my families, friends, etc since i was bornt. now i think it’s time to pay back. to be loved is a blessing. to be able to love is a gift. i’ll try my best to pay attention to those who need my help and try my best to help them. i’ll try to always look at people on the good side first and try to understand them to love them. i will learn to give and not expecting any returns…
love is very important. from what i see so far, the reason why people turn bad in the first place is because they are lack of love. and many pranks and crime that they do are not more than to attract more attention from the society in general, and more importantly from the ones they care. thus, why not give them more love if that’s what they need to return to the righteous way? i am not superman trying to change the world or anything, but i’ll try my very best so that people around me will be good and stay good….hehe
3) to loose weight : the healthy way. it has been a long lasting battle since i was in primary school. i can’t bring myself to get used to it as i know it’s not healthy. (trust me, i was very thin before that….dunno what happened…hehe). i promise to myself this year that i will continue the battle to loose those extra fat in my abd and face esp…so that i wouldn’t spoil the group pictures again….hehe…and i want to be able to thank those people who had criticized me, laughed at me or even looked down at me ( if any) after i managed to cut down my weight to my ideal BMI…..well, that’s another thing to prove…
4) to be more sociable and SMILE more!
all in all, i wish 2007 will bring me luck, happiness, success and health, and that my families and friends will always be around and happy and lucky and successful…….etc…
HAPPY NEW 2007 YEAR EVERYONE!!!
