2011 Review: What An Awesome Year
It’s time again for a year-end review. I thought I just sat down and did that yesterday? Oh…that was last year for last year’s review. Oh boy, time really did zoom by without our realization. So little has happened yet there is so much to tell. The year started off well with a simpleCNYcelebration with Peng You, family and Rina. Peng You and I met up duringCNYeve for lunch at Old Town Coffee in Aman Suria. It was unexpected but I really cherished it. Time spent with my family, Rina and Peng You are always precious. I loved waking up to a noisy house duringCNYand enjoying the company of my loved ones.
My dream of completing learning disorder and psychology course finally materialized when I sat for my final paper in April. Besides armed with the knowledge, I met many fabulous and interesting people which enriched my life experience. It has also widened my scope of friends and new friendships were formed. Through this course, I learned that it is not impossible to achieve my dreams. With loads of encouragement, support and determination, the Lord proved to me that as long as I heed His call, He will make everything fall into place. My love and passion for the PSN has continued to grow and I thank the Lord for opening doors and confirming His desire for me. Recently I have started work with an autistic child and it was another dream comes true. Through this child, I have re-learned the meaning of contentment, humbleness, thankfulness and joy.
Taking up sign language course and learning Hangul are some of the items in my to-do list which I can confidently ‘check’. Though it is still on-going and I still couldn’t ‘sign’ properly or speak a single Korean word, I am satisfied that I have taken the step in fulfilling my dreams. Through the process, I have come to appreciate both ‘languages’. Hangul is a completely new and strange language to me. If it weren’t for my love for K-drama and curiosity, I don’t think I would ever think about it but am I glad that my love for everything Korean has brought me to discover such a beautiful language. It is still my dream that there will come a day when I could ‘sign’ with ease, and speak and understand Hangul like how I understand and speak Mandarin after 10 years of self-learning. I was surprised that starting from this year; I accidentally realized that I could understand mandarin, especially Taiwanese drama without any help from the subtitles. That’s a real amazement to me.
Another unexpected thing that happened was attending Westlife concert at Stadium Putra. I am not a fan nor was I keen about Westlife but I wanted to return a favor to Eda. For my birthday this year, she gave me KHJ’s first solo album with the intention that I could see him in person. Her thoughtfulness really touched my heart that’s how I ended up with her at the concert. Moreover, I knew this means a lot to her. True enough she was so happy during the concert. The RM200+ tix were worth it seeing her beaming and smiling from ear to ear.
This year also marked the 18th Anniversary of my friendship with Peng You. The most memorable moment was when she walked down the aisle on Sept 17. I was proud to be part of it. We have journeyed through thick and think which make this friendship unique thus it makes me feel all nostalgic again when I remembered how it all started in 1993. When I looked back on the years we have spent together, I can’t help but be awed by our precious yet simple friendship. We didn’t spent hours talking on the phone, msn, emailing or hanging out but just knowing that we are there for each other is already enough. Moreover, we know who we can turn to in times of despair or when we need a lil ‘knock’ on the head to bring us back to planet earth. Our friendship has definitely come a long way and it is one friendship which I will never let go.
After one year, my love for the ‘Ssangchu Couple’ is still growing strong. I just can’t stop thinking or watching their show whenever I need my ‘Ssangchu’ fix. Though both of them have moved on years after the show ended, their magic and sparkle still left the ssangchu addict wishing for more. No doubt, they have brought many joy and laughter to us.
‘City Hunter’, ‘Scent of a Woman’, ’49 Days’, ‘Secret Garden’ and ‘Drunken to Love You’ will be greatly remembered as the dramas that marked my year 2011 drama obsession. Being a self professed K-drama and Taiwanese drama lover, how could my days be complete without any dose of them? A good drama, or to be précised, a drama that captured my interest is not easy to come by thus once I am captured and smitten, that’s all it matters. Though not scientifically proven, being such a realistic and down-to-earth person, the daily dose of dramas open doors for fantasy and dreams. I loved the feeling of being sucked into ‘their worlds’, feeling giddy and filled with excitement.
With my busy schedule, I am really glad to have the time and opportunity to indulge in my favourite past time which is piano and reading (yup, I do have a life besides watching k-dramas). I have managed to play some awesome piano pieces and read many great and amazing books.Just like watching a good drama, I love the feeling of going into the books’ world and experience the things that the authors write about. With playing the piano, I could momentarily forget about the present and be immersed in the music world.
This year, the Lord’s will and voice are really real and clear to me. I have learned to be still, wait and listen to His still, small voice. It is through surrendering that I come to know Him in a deeper level. My walk with our Lord has definitely grown but there are still rooms for more. I have come to understand and trust that waiting for God’s perfect timing will not be wasted. He will surely bless those who wait upon Him. Our Lord is a God of love who will not leave nor forsake His children. When we cry out to Him, He will surely answer us without any delay. In times of frustration, disappointment and fear, our Lord’s comforting arms will keep us safe. In times of uncertainty, our Lord will continue to provide for our every need. Our Lord has already conquered death, defeated Satan and won the victory; therefore, there is nothing we should fear. What can men do to us? His perfect love will cast out all fears.
Overall, year 2011 has been a pretty awesome year so far. Though the days, weeks, and months have zoomed by real fast, I have no regrets. The only regret was, why did it have to go by so fast? I wished I could linger and savor those moments longer.
