Here comes 2009

After tonight, the calendar will read year 2009. I went through my 2008 resolution few days ago, and realised that much has not been completed.

It hasn't been a productive year for me in terms of research. Although I tried to make study my utmost priority in 2008, but looks like I'm not determined enough to do so. Same goes for my health. I need to discipline myself so that I don't waste time unnecessarily, and get enough rest.

However, I managed to cultivate some good habits such as not doing my work last minute, learn to delegate tasks, so my stress level is within control, thus less gastric problems in 2008. I finally found the courage to go for braces! Read a few good books, watched some nice movies, had some gatherings with friends... And it has been a great year in terms of religious life, with lots of activities eg. dharma study group, teaching sunday school kids about buddha's teachings etc.

Next year, I'll still go for dance practices but I'm not putting in too much commitment for performance so that I have some flexibility in my time. I hope it would be a fruitful year in terms of research and study. That means perseverance, hardwork and determination. And I'm taking up the challenge to teach primary 1 kids in sunday school. I hope I could teach them well, to be good and happy.

I look forward to a more 自在 year 2009. I pray for wisdom to face whatever challenges that lie ahead, for right concentration in terms of things I do, to trust and to forgive, to go GREEN, for better health and also happiness. May 2009 be a peaceful year to everyone. Sadhu, sadhu, sadhu.

p/s: Just as I am writing this, an sms reached me. It reads 'The year is almost gone but it has also made us strong. The path was long but we walked it with a song. There were fears and tears but we also had reasons for cheers. Wishing you happy memories of 2008, and have a great and glorious year ahead in 2009.' I dedicate this to all of you who have been with me all this while in 2008. Happy new year!