Yes, i think by now, no one will disagree that 2008 has been a disastrous year.
We have an unprecedented financial disaster in 2008, where we witness the fall of Banks and Financial Institutions. We have seen the bloodbath in the stock markets. I see people going bankrupt and losing their hard earned savings through structured financial products.
There was also the sad cases of natural disasters in 2008. The Sichuan earthquake took away the lives of many young children. My heart goes out to their families living in painful memories now.
Terrorism left a mark in the History of India, Mumbai. The famous Taj Hotel will have one more story to tell now.
I don't think we can ever forget the man-made disaster , the Melamine Milk Scare in China as well.
I look through my 2008 desk top calender for the last time this morning ....
In summary, I spent the first half of 2008 quite happily.
In the 1st quarter of 2008, I spent quite a bit of time on my work....
In the 2nd quarter, there was quite a bit of celebrations and parties. We celebrated and welcome the arrival of newborns .... Paula's, Bernard's and Marina's.
I also witness the marriage union of Bro Keith and his wife, Joanne..
In the 2nd half of the year, I turned into a health exercise freak. My calender says I dance on Mondays, swim on Tuesdays and run on Wed / Thurs.
I don't remember sticking to this routine much...but still glad that I managed to break out of my rut and started exercising..
I did a bit of travelling this year too... All the trips were good and memorable.
April was Taiwan with my family... which i totally enjoyed as we spent some time together..
The trip to Korea in Nov with Greg was awesome as well. It was my first trip to somewhere so cold...and the experience was truly unforgettable.
Then of course, we had the mandatory-once-a-year trip to Bangkok with Ang Mo Kio Branch peeps.. the hotel was the best i ever stayed in BKK, all thanks to resourceful Kelly.
As i was about to bid farewell to 2008, i also say bye to Shandy Jie-Jie.
Shandy Jie-Jie left us on 26th Dec 2008, 0830 hrs.
She lost her life to cervical cancer. She was only 30 years old.
It was very sad to see her suffer in pain on the hospital bed. It was also very sad to see her leaving us. However, i know she is no longer in pain now. She is living happily in Heaven now.
One day, we will meet again. And when we do, she will be telling me her stories again...
In 2009, i hope to (btw, i am not going to call these resolutions):
1. Spend more time with families and loved ones..
2. Stay Healthy.
3. To achieve point 2, I will cut down on ciggs, do not binge drink, eat healthily, exercise frequently, sleep early, think positively.
4. Learn a new skill....
5. Continue Dancing
6. Grow my hair long
7. Start taking extra care in my skin as I am approaching the Big 3.
8. Save more moolah and invest wisely.
9. Treat people better
10. Focus more on my career and brush up my knowledge.
11. And lastly, family planning... :)
However, being "Linda", I will still continue to party hard, laugh loudly, bitch happily, have my rightful PMS symptoms monthly, shop lavishly and travel bi-yearly.
Tadah!!
