zero six to zero seven

It's strange. How fast the year has passed by so quickly.

However, a year which seems a big twist in my life.

This year had been the most relaxing year ever since I returned from Beijing. Though not having classes or school for the first 4 months, tension was raised by the few applications and interviews for my tertier education. It was a hectic time trying to decide the courses as well as meeting the deadlines and appointments.

Having achieved something, I thought I would be following my sister's footstep. Like what most of my friends did. Ending secondary school, I have stepped into the life of a university student, though I have never imagined myself joining a private institute. For the first time, I have travelled alone in public transport to somewhere almost 50 kilometers away.


Because of this, I had more time to do other things, as compared to my friends (though I know it would be different when I enter first year of degree course). Had much more time, to miss the days in Beijing.
I took some guitar classes, which, I had tried to pick up by myself two years back. Finally, I found some noise turning into sound. Hah!

Then, at the end of the year, we get to move into our new house, thought it ain't fully furnished yet. It's fun and comfortable living in a much bigger place, however, the faulties found here and there really do drive us crazy! As you know, I've complained so much about the contractor...

What's most interesting about this year was, the number of showcases and concerts I have attended! Yup, it was so cool and felt so great getting to see the artists. There was Rynn Lim's mini concert, which I won VIP tickets, as well as for Jin Sha's mini concert, which came along with a bonus meet-the-artists session! The first time I get so up-close with artists! (Gotta say, Rynn and Jin Sha were very very friendly people!) You can't imagine how I tried every way to get close to them... hehe... There was JJ's concert, and well, our main aim was the see the guest artist... Rynn Lim. But I DID enjoy JJ's show!

Ooh, and the bombastic David Tao was back! Delaying his concert for almost half a year, I finally get to watch his performance live! As a friend said, he is really cool for an 'old man'.

Not to forget, Michael Wong and Stefanie Sun's concerts were also great times. Though never quite a fan, it was fun to cheer and scream along with the crowd. I never get to do that at home.

Having less exposed to textbooks, I've learned quite some 'facts' about life. One thing is friendship. This is a simple, yet complicated thing. Through the year, I have found some nice new friends. Though, out of these friends, some are easy to mix with, while with some others, it felt strange even to have a little chat.

Friendship lasts forever. Or does it? I am maintaining friendship with some old friends. Though we seldom meet, we do chat through messenger or phone. However, I feel that some others don't even bother to answer an SMS, though they would say that they were afraid of losing the friendship bond during the past days.

The conclusion, Friendship is fragile.

Friends may not always be friends. Friendship does not last forever. Unless you maintain it.

Another lesson is, achievement doesn't fall from the sky. So, you should work for it, try at every opportunity. You have to find it, and try to get it. From the little things, like trying my chance to meet Rynn. Yes, it was really awkward, most people think so, so they don't do it, and lost their chance. In other cases, like pending for scholarship fund, if you don't apply, you will never get it. If you had applied but did not succeed, at least you will not feel that bad, because you have tried.

Appreciation is so important for a happy life. Realise and appreciate what you have instead of craving and grieving for what you don't have. Positive thinking is as important. Life is full of unsatisfactoriness and suffering. Everything happening around us may have positive and negative results. People tend to grief over the negative part. Try looking at the positive side, you'll find the world isn't too bad afterall. Still, everything that happened is the ripening of karma, I accept the fact.

Don't really know what to expect for this brand new year. One thing for sure, it's gonna be a much tougher year. Stepping into a world which sounds very alien to me. Hopefully I can adjust to it easily and quickly.

Hopefully the number of tragedies will decrease in our country as well as in the world. Wish so much that our family will stay together.

Wish all of you well and happy. Sadhu, sadhu, sadhu!