2008 is a year with a lot of swings...the problem though is that each swing happened to occur on a different magnitude such that it takes anyone a much harder and longer time to fully feel the impact of each swing before another comes along...
But still, as it is, and as of the end of 2008 - I have come henceforth...in the midst of celebrating the passing of another year - at home, yes...here comes my few moments of 2008...if any at all...
- Hunting for jobs...and the job search: This is probably the most significant thing that has taken me, both physically and emotionally. Not sleeping cos of the need to read up for interviews, and then read on the train....before it...And of course trying to ride it out, hoping for the best results... Or even the basic effort of looking for jobs everywhere, sending resumes, making calls etc... I truly confess that my own emotional moods had been severely affected by it. Some people do not truly appreciate the fact that they are in a job in these bad times, and still grouse, and want to jump... others just want to show off and shove it in your face. I myself had to experience the ups and downs of being out and in the job market as I left my first, in the hunt for another...
Therefore, the moral of the story is this: one must create his own chances...that means...prepare for possible interview tests, resumes etc... and be really patient.
- Commencement: Although I did not post up any pictures here, but then I already did in facebook (which reminds me that I have not visited for a long long while), it is truly the best thing that any graduate can have. That short moment of glory, with your certificate - is a hallmark in every sense of the word - not just getting a basic degree - but to me, also the end of my academic exploits... but if this is the way to end it, then it is a heck of a ride...
As I have pointed out previously that my time in NUS is a lot more eventful than I would have wanted, I still appreciated the time I was there...taught me a lot of lessons that have readied me for the working world as best as I could...
As it is, these 2 issues have dominated most of my thinking time...so let's get on with my own resolutions...
1 - To lose weight and pass my fitness tests in a few months time...if I can lose 10kgs it wld be a gd thing...
2 - To consolidate in my new appointment and excel in it hopefully - although I will have to get used to the time of travelling - can't be helped I guess...
3 - Helping fulfil family obligations...
4 - Romance here would take a back seat here, but still my goal of getting a gf - and a good one wld still occupuy my main resolutions...
5 - Stay in contact with good pals like you guys - =) Thanks for everything in 2008 - and long may it continue in 2009.
6 - Anything else is a bonus. =D
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