Was in a reflection mood just now but I seem to have lost it slightly. 2011 has been an interesting year for me with all the changes from a student, to a graduate, to a working adult. It’s been an interesting journey and has changed me, maybe for the better and maybe for the worse.
A question popping up into my head quite often recently is where do I see myself in the next few years? I really don’t know. I worried that I will get too comfortable and not want to move, yet is that really a bad thing? Some have told me that 1 year experience is not good enough, 2 is comfortable. So maybe that's what I'll need to do? Anyway I believe I still have some time to work with and hopefully everything will turn out according to His plan.
Resolutions for 2012:
1) Stop grumbling about my job and find the joys in it. There is much more to be thankful for.
2) Learn a new language and be disciplined in it. Spanish!!! ☺
3) Pick up an exercise that I can do at least once a week. (Pilates, Kick boxing, Swimming)
4) Get my messy room tidied up and keep it neat. Stop hoarding random stuff!
5) Stay healthy! Be mindful of what I eat.
6) Travel to at least 5 exciting spots this year.
(Already have Taiwan, Japan, Bangkok, Koh Samui/Bali, New Zealand and US in the radar!)
7) Do up a proper financial plan for myself for the next 10-15 years.
8) Improve on my drumming skills and not forget why I picked it up in the first place.
9) Spend my time fruitfully, doing what is the most important to me.
And that marks the end of my 1st post in close to a year. See you again next year? :p
Monday, January 23, 2012
Saturday, February 12, 2011
Monday, January 31, 2011
Friendship
What's with the 长气 rain. Is the cloud really THAT big? It's so bad that my car skidded on the sle on the way to upper thomson. Thankfully it wasn't anything serious, was slightly exciting actually.. :p But yar.. it's necessary to be extra extra alert and cautious when driving in the rain at night...
Well, so far the year has been pleasant. No wild happenings... Just the finishing up of most of my FYP shooting and a short break to Batam to relax. AND of course the start of my FINAL SEMESTER in university... Uni hasn't been as eventful as I had expected it to be.. But it's gd enough for me... I'll definitely have to do a post to sum up my experience but I'll leave that for another day.
I've been meaning to talk about what the term "Best Friend" means to me for sometime. This term somehow has been coming up in conversations often enough for me to have to ponder about it. Well, to me, friends are people whom I know, can enjoy a chat with, can hang out with, and overall just feel comfortable being with. But Best Friend takes on a whole other meaning. I once thought, like some do, that "Best Friend" can only mean ONE person. "Best" ma! Means only ONE? Well, I don't think there's a right or wrong in this thinking, it's just a personal preference.
Well, so far with this "Best Friend" mentality, I sometimes find it hard to call someone my "Best Friend" I had a best friend in Kindergarten, in Primary School, but not in Secondary School, JC or even my first 2 years of Uni. It just seemed hard to pick ONE person as a best friend, and to me, if that person was my best friend, of course I had to be his/hers. Like I said, it's a way of thinking...
Wiki (not really the most reliable source, but the only source I could find) defines "Best Friend" as "A person with whom someone shares extremely strong interpersonal ties with as a friend". It doesn't say whether one can only have A best friend or can have many... And I don't think there's a rule for it la..
I've come to the point where all these "rules" that I used to have are just plain useless. There's no such thing as labeling someone as a "good friend", "close friend", "best friend". Yar, it's nice to hear that I'm someone's best friend but what's the use of all these labeling if the relationship between friends is lacking? Wiki (yes, wiki again) listed some values of friendships which I find true to some extent and which I really do have/hope to improve in friendships that I cherish:
1. The tendency to desire what is best for the other
2. Honesty, perhaps in situations where it may be difficult for others to speak the truth, especially in terms of pointing out the perceived faults of one's counterpart
3. Mutual understanding and compassion
4. Trust in one another (able to express feelings - including in relation to the other's actions - without the fear of being judged); able to go to each other for emotional support
5. Positive reciprocity - a relationship is based on equal give and take between the two parties.
- Willingness to sacrifice for a friend I love.
Friendship is a marvellous thing that can keep us going in our low times, and keep us happy in our high times. Of course, friendship is something that requires effort to work. Friends do come and go, and one needs to take that in stride. But friendships that are strong will stay in spite of distance, misunderstandings, difference in lifestyles and all. Cos they stay strong in our hearts.
Well, so far the year has been pleasant. No wild happenings... Just the finishing up of most of my FYP shooting and a short break to Batam to relax. AND of course the start of my FINAL SEMESTER in university... Uni hasn't been as eventful as I had expected it to be.. But it's gd enough for me... I'll definitely have to do a post to sum up my experience but I'll leave that for another day.
I've been meaning to talk about what the term "Best Friend" means to me for sometime. This term somehow has been coming up in conversations often enough for me to have to ponder about it. Well, to me, friends are people whom I know, can enjoy a chat with, can hang out with, and overall just feel comfortable being with. But Best Friend takes on a whole other meaning. I once thought, like some do, that "Best Friend" can only mean ONE person. "Best" ma! Means only ONE? Well, I don't think there's a right or wrong in this thinking, it's just a personal preference.
Well, so far with this "Best Friend" mentality, I sometimes find it hard to call someone my "Best Friend" I had a best friend in Kindergarten, in Primary School, but not in Secondary School, JC or even my first 2 years of Uni. It just seemed hard to pick ONE person as a best friend, and to me, if that person was my best friend, of course I had to be his/hers. Like I said, it's a way of thinking...
Wiki (not really the most reliable source, but the only source I could find) defines "Best Friend" as "A person with whom someone shares extremely strong interpersonal ties with as a friend". It doesn't say whether one can only have A best friend or can have many... And I don't think there's a rule for it la..
I've come to the point where all these "rules" that I used to have are just plain useless. There's no such thing as labeling someone as a "good friend", "close friend", "best friend". Yar, it's nice to hear that I'm someone's best friend but what's the use of all these labeling if the relationship between friends is lacking? Wiki (yes, wiki again) listed some values of friendships which I find true to some extent and which I really do have/hope to improve in friendships that I cherish:
1. The tendency to desire what is best for the other
2. Honesty, perhaps in situations where it may be difficult for others to speak the truth, especially in terms of pointing out the perceived faults of one's counterpart
3. Mutual understanding and compassion
4. Trust in one another (able to express feelings - including in relation to the other's actions - without the fear of being judged); able to go to each other for emotional support
5. Positive reciprocity - a relationship is based on equal give and take between the two parties.
- Willingness to sacrifice for a friend I love.
Friendship is a marvellous thing that can keep us going in our low times, and keep us happy in our high times. Of course, friendship is something that requires effort to work. Friends do come and go, and one needs to take that in stride. But friendships that are strong will stay in spite of distance, misunderstandings, difference in lifestyles and all. Cos they stay strong in our hearts.
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
In Retrospect & Looking Forward :)
I've been meaning to blog an entry about 2010 but haven't really been able to get myself to start on it till now, 3 days into 2011. 2010 has been a challenging year for me, with internship, a crazy semester and working on my FYP. It's interesting how everything tough in my uni life comes up in 2010, so you could say that 2010 would be the essence of my university chapter. Having said that, I have learnt to look at the year from a different perspective. Yes, I've struggled and complained and just wanted to kill myself during the year, but now I can truly say that the experiences have helped me grow stronger not just in my walk with God, but also in my determination. I have found strength when I thought I was weak, and found peace in times of turmoil. 2010 has helped me gain perspective on my life, relationships, my future and my character in more ways than I would have ever imagined. 2010 will always be a special, albeit slightly negative memory which I'm sure will help me to learn even more things about myself when I recall it next time. All in all, I'm really REALLY glad it's over.
Looking forward, I'm excited at what 2011 will bring. There's so much going on in and around me: the completion of my FYP, church, graduating, grad tripS and more, starting my 1st job, and hopefully finding more meaning in my life. It is going to be a journey which I hope I will be able to look back at in 362 days and smile at, knowing that i've grown once again and spent the days wisely. I'm not one to make new year's resolutions but I guess there are some things I hope to achieve in the coming year:
1. Spend more time with family. One day this time will end and I don't want to look back on it with any regret but know that I've blessed and been blessed by my closest loved ones.
2. Travel fruitfully before I start working. Travel is a great passion of mine and I hope to spend a few months doing it before settling down to work.
3. Pray for those around me. None of us are perfect and I pray that we can all see that. Praying that my friends and I can grow stronger not just in our walks with God but also in our relationships with each other. Let us not take one another for granted but always put in the effort to care for each other no matter how hard it may seem.
4. Continue building my relationships with friends. As I graduate from university, another group of friends will start to drift away and I'll eventually find yet another group of friends at work. I pray for the wisdom and perseverance to maintain the relationships I have and build them up even more strongly, even for those which I think are really close friends.
5. Find a job that I enjoy and can be a blessing to others in. For the past few years, I've thought of a career in broadcast but 2010 has showed me that this may not be the best for me. I continue to pray and seek God's direction that I will be able to find a job I enjoy and can be used in to glorify Him.
6. Complete my FYP in the happiest mood possible. It's been challenging to stay positive last year with all the frustration going on with the project. Yet, I feel a sense of calmness now as I embark on the final 3 days of shoot at the end of this week. Praying that God will give me the strength to continue to be a light for him in spite of the circumstances and that in 4 months time, I will have a product which I can be proud of and be able to do well with.
Wow I actually finished this post. :) Praise Him for seeing me through 2010 and I've got the feeling that 2011 with be a Great, Awesome and Amazing Year!
Looking forward, I'm excited at what 2011 will bring. There's so much going on in and around me: the completion of my FYP, church, graduating, grad tripS and more, starting my 1st job, and hopefully finding more meaning in my life. It is going to be a journey which I hope I will be able to look back at in 362 days and smile at, knowing that i've grown once again and spent the days wisely. I'm not one to make new year's resolutions but I guess there are some things I hope to achieve in the coming year:
1. Spend more time with family. One day this time will end and I don't want to look back on it with any regret but know that I've blessed and been blessed by my closest loved ones.
2. Travel fruitfully before I start working. Travel is a great passion of mine and I hope to spend a few months doing it before settling down to work.
3. Pray for those around me. None of us are perfect and I pray that we can all see that. Praying that my friends and I can grow stronger not just in our walks with God but also in our relationships with each other. Let us not take one another for granted but always put in the effort to care for each other no matter how hard it may seem.
4. Continue building my relationships with friends. As I graduate from university, another group of friends will start to drift away and I'll eventually find yet another group of friends at work. I pray for the wisdom and perseverance to maintain the relationships I have and build them up even more strongly, even for those which I think are really close friends.
5. Find a job that I enjoy and can be a blessing to others in. For the past few years, I've thought of a career in broadcast but 2010 has showed me that this may not be the best for me. I continue to pray and seek God's direction that I will be able to find a job I enjoy and can be used in to glorify Him.
6. Complete my FYP in the happiest mood possible. It's been challenging to stay positive last year with all the frustration going on with the project. Yet, I feel a sense of calmness now as I embark on the final 3 days of shoot at the end of this week. Praying that God will give me the strength to continue to be a light for him in spite of the circumstances and that in 4 months time, I will have a product which I can be proud of and be able to do well with.
Wow I actually finished this post. :) Praise Him for seeing me through 2010 and I've got the feeling that 2011 with be a Great, Awesome and Amazing Year!
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
Groggy and Sleepy...
Guess who's still awake at 5am... :( And angsty about the day to come... When did December become so sianz and bad...
And now I'm just counting down the days to 2011... That's 25.
And now I'm just counting down the days to 2011... That's 25.
Sunday, December 5, 2010
The Countdown Begins...
Joan Lim needs to start studying... And stop worrying bout other things... 10 days to start of exams!!!
Thursday, November 25, 2010
Friends are Friends Forever.
Spending time with friends over a meal or a drink has always been an enjoyment for me. Maybe that's why I believe my Love Language is Quality Time. Of course, I would appreciate gifts and words of encouragement. Maybe even touch and acts of service. :)
I always thank God for the friends he has put in my way at different times in my life. It's interesting how friends come and go but some do stick around for a little longer... Even though some friends may be 'of the past', each and everyone of them has affected my life in some way. Running mass run, Marching in the hot sun, Disturbing the teachers in class, Going to 'jail' in the Peanut game, Planning for orientation camp, Doing projects after projects, Even gossiping about others... :p
As I prepare myself to move on from Uni in half a year's time, a chapter of my life will close and I will have to step into the unknown. The way friendships work will differ, the way people treat each other will also change. It is scary but I do hope to find trustworthy people whom I can click with wherever I go.
I guess this post has been inspired by 2 things. 1. Selling the Narnia 3 tickets and 2. My interesting lesson in history! I continue to thank God for wonderful friends.
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