Consolidating 2009

A new year calls for a celebration, as it marks the end of a cycle and the beginning of another anew.

Equally important, it is also a time for self-reconciliation and consolidation.

2009 was whacky, with many ups and downs.

I’ve got a taste of working – 3 months of internship. Tough as crap, but great experience nonetheless. Hate the traffic.

I’ve commuted a lot – trains and express busses. Which was excellent, as it gave me lots of time to read. Finished approx 12 books in 6 months (2009’s resolution accomplished).

My 2009's weekends were non existent.

I stood along Jalan Tun Razak at 6a.m. marshalling the lanes for marathon runners; volunteered to help at the KL Standard Charted Marathon. And Déjà vu, I waited 2 hours for a delayed 2.45am IPOH-KL train at 2.45am on a separate occasion.

I studied like hell, and slacked equally as much. The end is near, 6 more months and I’m done for good. Always great to see the light at the end of the tunnel.

I travelled north for a day’s event, two days before college exam. I did it again for my external paper.

I brought 30+ orang asli kids to KL for an education trip.

My dumbo brother registered for marriage. I got myself a new sister.

[Not their kids!]

And in a short span of a month, I’ve lost 2 maternal uncles. I was never close to my extended family members, but their passing brought us all a little close. More importantly, they reminded me of my roots and values.

My uncles lived a modest life in a kampung. The first had a simple job, while the seond runs a sundry shop. But both supported their families well – children are all grown up, education, and independent.

The sudden passing of the first uncle reminded me to never forgot my origins no matter where or what I am. Whilst the other’s last words were advice to always work hard, and be filial towards parents.

And I long and hope for such simplicity.


Anyways, here’s a happy 2010 to everyone!

PS: 2010’s resolution – MEAT FREE MONDAY.

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