Last day of 2008

It's the last day of 2008. Most of the people would recall what have been done at this time for the year of 2008.

I have pretty much done a lot this year, so far. I seldom plan for new year resolution, therefore I always go with the flow. Hence, I cannot tell what I have acheived and what has not been done. HAHA --

Let me list out what has happened to me, and what i have done.

Career wise:-
1) After 4 years working in P-company, I finally quit the job and change to a new job at J-company.
2) Due to economic downturn, I will be no longer working with J-company after working after Jan. 15, 2009. Which is another 4, but 4 months of duration.
3) In other word, although it's not a good ending, but I have reached my dream, which I managed to work in a corporate company. Eventhough the duration is really short, but I guess I am satisfied with it. Now I prefer to work for myself. (gggrrrhhhhhh....)

Health wise:-
1) So far so good, besides more frequent of mood swing, which I have tried to control myself, but you know when a woman acheiving age of near-to-30, their hormon also go up and down like roller-coster more frequent!

Money wise:-
1) I have to pair this to Travel section. It's like demand and supply, when you have more demand but less supply, the price goes up! Anyway, I am just BS-ing. Not much saving this year, because I travel a lot. This year, I didn't travel more than last year, but this year I travel further than last year.
a) cross the Pacific Ocean (once)
b) cross the Atlantic Ocean (once)

Family wise:-
1) I lost my grandma during mid-February. She passed away due to heart problem. I flew back from Los Angeles and managed to attend her funeral. I promised her 2 weeks before she passed away that I am going back to see her during chinese new year in 2009, but I will not be seeing her anymore.
2) My dearest elder brother, after General Election in Malaysia, he finally become the state assemblyman of Penang. Bravo!!! I was able to help him up at the campaign during 308, it was coincidently during my grandma's incident. So I got to go home at that time and helped up a little bit.

Travel wise:-
1) I have finally fulfilled my dream to travel to Europe. I visited my 3rd uncle and his family in London and I traveled to Paris alone. During this trip, I got to meet up a very-long-time-no-see friend, Yuki. We traveled to Scotland together.
2) I was trapped in Paris, due to Channel Tunnel incident. It was very adventurous because I speak no French. I have to try all kind of ways to get back to London, and this adventurous story added into my travel history which I am kind of proud of myself.
3) I have been to Burning Man. It is a very special event/activities. People come from all over the world to experience it. This year, the theme is American Dream.
4) As usual, we, the outdoor enthusiasts went to a lot of hikings and camping. One of the camping/backcountry trip was held in Seattle, WA in June. We met snow storm during our hike to Mt. Rainier, so we actually didn't make to the destination, after that we hiked/backpacked 5 miles to the rainforest, the view is just facsinating!

Hobby wise:
1) Trying to pick up on my photography. And I think I improve from time to time. HAHA--

Relationship wise:
1) I remain Single and available.
2) I am glad that my friendship with my gang, is getting tide, and stronger. We've built our mutual understanding and thrust a lot between us. :) CHEERS!!

Misc.:
1) SKY-DIVING!!!! (next: Punjee-jumping)
2) I cut all my curly hair, now just straight hair (finally!! after 2 years)
3) Organized a charity event and managed to collect about USD 5000 ++ donation!
4) Planned on a wedding for a friend in a month time!


Things that is planned but not acheive:
1) Car --planned to change my old 98 corolla, but because of retrenchment, bo bian--
2) Iphone -- also because of retrenchment, bo bian--
3) 70-200mm L lens -- bo bian
4) Travel to either Canada or Mexico (failed)
5) ... too embarresed to list out

What to acheive in year 2009?
1) Get my PR (which is not in my control)
2) Get a BF (first time in my life to have it in my new year resolution)
3) Slim down at least 45 lbs, hahaha--always in my plan but never acheive
4) Get a stable job
5) Work on my plan to be a boss myself!! YAY~~

In conclusion, for year 2008, I have gained a lot. Oh! you know...a lot of my friends that got married, are having babies this year!! I am in the aunty level now...

Ok...enough for now, I am going to party in 10 minutes.

Hapi NiuYear!!!