Hello 2007.......

This year's New Year countdown was certainly memorable. All I remember was grimacing in pain in my bed, and then, dozing off, only to wake up to the rumbling sounds of fireworks. I won't go into details as to what exactly happened but I just want to say that I deeply appreciate true friendship: Good buddies who remain by your side, even when you're (unintentionally) ruining the occasion. Thanks, Reta for sticking around. =)

I certainly look forward to the new year as I have many things I want to put behind me in 2006. I wasn't too sure how to begin addressing the new year without the typical cheesy "New Year Resolutions" until I read through Miss Jess's blog . Here goes:

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#1) Think of at least 3 major succeses - including work, personal & team effort

Work: Securing a dream job in Asia, near family and friends
Personal: Relocating back to Asia with little casualties
Team: Integrating KingdomCome with Psycho Ann's Psychoteers website to create TheProject --> http://theproject.us (woohoo!)

#2) Reflect on 2 disappointments. If they were unavoidable, what did you learnt? Can any issues be resolved & if so, what steps can you take?

USA: Immigration made hiring so difficult.
Relationship: Learnt how to let go the hard way

Once again, I learnt how to surrender to God and to remain flexible to His Plan. It hurts but each day I'm more convinced that I've made the right decision.

#3) What goals would you like to achieve in 2007 - work and personal? Think big, if money was no object, what would you do? Is there a way to take small steps to make this dream possible?

Work: Establishing my position by fully developing the skills set it calls for
Personal: 1) Master Chinese as a language 2) Complete/Start more webmanga (Go TheProject team! XD)

If money wasn't an object, I would go to art school. XD But for time being, this year I shall practice more digital coloring!

#4) Think of the important ppl in your life. Have you spent enough time communicating with them?

This is part of a resolution for 2007. Ever since I came home, I've improved tremendously in this area and am thoroughly enjoying this, especially with family. Looking forward to more Twilight Imperialism and Mah-jong, koko. *wink wink*

#5) List the priorities in your life. Have you given each of those the attention they deserve? If not, what's got in the way? Focus on ways to remove such distractions from your life. You can then spend time with those you really want to be with, doing the things you love.

For the last few years, what got in the way was geographical distance. Well, I'm back now. But I confess that I don't do well with remembering birthdays. This year, I'm jotting them down my calendars. XD

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Well, there you have it, some of my New Year's resolutions. Two other items that come to mind would be 1) Exercise 2) Legalize my Mp3s and computer programs as much as possible. Friends, if you wanna help me with #2, I'll be ever so grateful. LOL

CD Wishlist
Jars of Clay "Good Monsters"
Jars of Clay "If I Left the Zoo"
L'Arc-en-Ciel "Awake"
L'Arc-en-Ciel "Heart"
L'Arc-en-Ciel "True"
Delirious? "GLO" (Lost this CD wahh..)
Earthsuit "Kaleidoscope Superior"
Savage Garden "Savage Garden" (Lost this CD wahh..)
Savage Garden "Affirmation" (Lost this CD wahh..)
4Him albums (too numerious to list.....^_^);;;
Porno Graffitti "ThumpX"
Porno Graffitti 'm-CABI"

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Good thing I have about 12 months to work on this list. XD

Happy 2007, everyone!