2008

I haven't blogged in a while, couldn't find anything to blog about. I could have blogged about my feelings and my thoughts but that's reserved for the diary. The start of the new year came and passed amidst a breathtaking display of fireworks and a new beginning is heralded. Actually, I don't feel much difference between 31 Dec 2007 and 1 Jan 2008. It's just a change in date for me. I don't make new year resolutions, I make resolutions as and when the occasion calls for it. I just hope 2008 will be a peaceful year for everyone. There are going to be ups and downs throughout the course of the year, it is inevitable. That is life.

I recall being made to confess the happiest and saddest moments in my life during my trip to the Philippines. It is the first time in my life that someone asked me these questions and I felt awkward and slightly embarassed. It made me think back of all the things that had happened in my life and select the ones that affected me the most. Honestly, there hasn't been too many unhappy episodes in my life and I am pretty fortunate in that aspect. I felt quite good after sharing my experiences and I thought it was a good way to do some self-reflection as well as to know someone else. I remember the facilitator telling us to draw strength and inspiration from these episodes in our lives. As a new year starts, perhaps it is good to take some time to reflect upon the ups and downs in our lives.

Remember both the happy and sad times when you're feeling down, let the happy times bring a smile to you and let the sad times serve as a source of strength. You've overcome the sad moments before and recovered and you can definitely do it again.