Friday, January 02, 2009
Highlights of 2008
2009 came a little too fast for me. Maybe I wasn't prepared, maybe I didn't had time to do so either. Youth camp was from 28th to 31st, we were all busy till the very last day of the year. During count down, I reckon that non of us can feel the new year mood. It's all coming too fast. Before I know, I'm now back in school ready to see my new classes.
I had no time to feel nostalgia about 2008 when I wanted to, which I also tried too. But in the end, I made an effort to check in with myself. As I look back, 2008 did pass pretty fast!
After I came back from Logos II, I was thrown into final year in poly. Major projects and final subjects to clear. Working through the projects was a killer, it was so tough I thought I would just die. We've got picky client who keeps changing request, adding on this and that and am always unhappy with the things we do. On the other hand, we were all hands full with other subjects. For a moment, I just sat there and not know what was I doing. But the thought of giving up scares me; afterall I came so far; why give up at the last leg of the race?
With compliments to the constant motivations and prayers I get from the people around me; we moved on and handed up all the projects. When told that we are sure to pass our major project send me flying up the sky.
While working our ass off during those period, we don't forget Chinese New Year. Back then everyone was around for gathering, we weren't that busy yet. A simple reunion dinner was enough to keep the laughter going. How I miss those simple days.
The result's sms came unexpectedly. I opened up the sms, read thorugh my results with trembling hands. Before I had time to react, Farabi called and we both screamed. We passed! I can still recall jumping up from the chair and screaming into the phone. Thank goodness Grandma was caught with her tv program, she didn't notice how insane I was.
I had no time to feel nostalgia about 2008 when I wanted to, which I also tried too. But in the end, I made an effort to check in with myself. As I look back, 2008 did pass pretty fast!
After I came back from Logos II, I was thrown into final year in poly. Major projects and final subjects to clear. Working through the projects was a killer, it was so tough I thought I would just die. We've got picky client who keeps changing request, adding on this and that and am always unhappy with the things we do. On the other hand, we were all hands full with other subjects. For a moment, I just sat there and not know what was I doing. But the thought of giving up scares me; afterall I came so far; why give up at the last leg of the race?With compliments to the constant motivations and prayers I get from the people around me; we moved on and handed up all the projects. When told that we are sure to pass our major project send me flying up the sky.
While working our ass off during those period, we don't forget Chinese New Year. Back then everyone was around for gathering, we weren't that busy yet. A simple reunion dinner was enough to keep the laughter going. How I miss those simple days.
The result's sms came unexpectedly. I opened up the sms, read thorugh my results with trembling hands. Before I had time to react, Farabi called and we both screamed. We passed! I can still recall jumping up from the chair and screaming into the phone. Thank goodness Grandma was caught with her tv program, she didn't notice how insane I was.We slog hard for 3 years for the moment to put in that coat and hold that red file. I'm done with poly :)
After being away from home for a good 8 years, we decided to head back for a visit. I didn't know what to expect, who to see or how should I feel. Those few days were both horrible but memorable. I met so many nephews and nieces that I've never seen before, walked down that familiar streets and soaked into the laidback lifestyle. 
Some major changes in the Church's youth group. From one large group, we broke up into smaller groups. We organised many outings, short camps and activites. From a few, we see some growth now. Like Imelda once said, "No organization is perfect." I have my own fair share of ups and downs moments with the group; and I believe each of them have a lesson to learn. I look forward to many more.
For my birthday this year, I told Si Yun that I want to be surprise. It would be quite impossible, cause I am seldom easily surprised. But damn.. she did! She brought Iggy into my life. When I first saw that little girl, I melted. So small and cute! Ah Bu says that when she and Cleo saw Iggy, they knew that she was like me; which was proven quite true! 
After graduation, I had a few jobs. First I worked as a freelance mandarin trainer teaching malay kids chinese. Then I had a part time in Underwater World. I miss those Underwater World days, just staring at the stingrays, playing with them, feeding them and tell people about them. It was also there I had my first experience. What experience? Well... 
After entering KC, I was exposed to rugby. I knew rugby would be a game for me; afterall I'm not that girly. And so I took the step out and now I'm still playing the game. It was also through rugby I got to know many other good friends (not forgetting my scandal girlfriend while I was in Laos!) 
Straight after Laos was YLT chalet. Crazy fun, games and BBQed wrapped it all up.
And before I can breath, the youth camp came. I was the program head, a lot of things to look into and prepare. Thankfully for my wonder program committee, we did a great job! I lost my voice during the first day of camp and it lasted through out. It was so annoying that I couldn't speak when I have so much to convey! But through the events, God showed me that I should trust in Him. Camped ended well.. and some of us when over to Wan's place for count down. For the first time since I got back from Laos, I exercised. Thanks to Matt and Mett for motivating me to swim those laps in the pool and those exercises in the gym; now my stomach do feels tighter :D
After being away from home for a good 8 years, we decided to head back for a visit. I didn't know what to expect, who to see or how should I feel. Those few days were both horrible but memorable. I met so many nephews and nieces that I've never seen before, walked down that familiar streets and soaked into the laidback lifestyle.
The culture difference shocked me, I think it will be some time before I decide to head back again.
Some major changes in the Church's youth group. From one large group, we broke up into smaller groups. We organised many outings, short camps and activites. From a few, we see some growth now. Like Imelda once said, "No organization is perfect." I have my own fair share of ups and downs moments with the group; and I believe each of them have a lesson to learn. I look forward to many more.
For my birthday this year, I told Si Yun that I want to be surprise. It would be quite impossible, cause I am seldom easily surprised. But damn.. she did! She brought Iggy into my life. When I first saw that little girl, I melted. So small and cute! Ah Bu says that when she and Cleo saw Iggy, they knew that she was like me; which was proven quite true!That reminds me that I haven seen Iggy in a few days. I haven had time for her since I return from Laos.. I own her one.
After graduation, I had a few jobs. First I worked as a freelance mandarin trainer teaching malay kids chinese. Then I had a part time in Underwater World. I miss those Underwater World days, just staring at the stingrays, playing with them, feeding them and tell people about them. It was also there I had my first experience. What experience? Well...
I'm glad I left and moved on; if not.. I wonder what will happen.
After UWS, I moved on to being a IT trainer for KC. Teaching in KC was tough at first, I had to get use to being a teacher and the school. But things turn out quite alright. Met a lot of interesting people and was expose to many other things.
After entering KC, I was exposed to rugby. I knew rugby would be a game for me; afterall I'm not that girly. And so I took the step out and now I'm still playing the game. It was also through rugby I got to know many other good friends (not forgetting my scandal girlfriend while I was in Laos!)
If it wasn't for all those events, I would have know these people.
Right from the beginning of the year I told myself that I should travel at least once. It was only towards the end I fulfilled that "promise". Thanks to Gloria, I had my first backpacking trip with this crazy girl. It was fun nontheless!
Straight after Laos was YLT chalet. Crazy fun, games and BBQed wrapped it all up.
And before I can breath, the youth camp came. I was the program head, a lot of things to look into and prepare. Thankfully for my wonder program committee, we did a great job! I lost my voice during the first day of camp and it lasted through out. It was so annoying that I couldn't speak when I have so much to convey! But through the events, God showed me that I should trust in Him. Camped ended well.. and some of us when over to Wan's place for count down. For the first time since I got back from Laos, I exercised. Thanks to Matt and Mett for motivating me to swim those laps in the pool and those exercises in the gym; now my stomach do feels tighter :D
Hightlight of 2008:
- Graduating from TP
- Working in UWS
- Working in KC
- Joining rugby
- Knowing rugby friends
- Backpacking trip to Laos with Gloria
- Youth Camp
Bring it on, 2009!
# . Grace Eleora Loo : 1/02/2009 03:18:00 PM
