It's already coming to the end of November and I am already reflecting.
I remember in the beginning of the year, I did mention that it was gonna be a year of breakthroughs for me personally.
And I think so far it has.
Trying not to limit one's potential to just what people perceive it as is indeed a hard thing.
Well, I'm going to list a few of my experiences here which 2009 has brought me and am glad of it.
1. Going for Boot Camp Trial
This was one of the most interesting things I can ever recall doing. Signing up to wake up at 5 am for 3 days in a week to go and exercises INTENSELY until I could not sleep back after the exercises. This was an awesome idea by my friend Ken Zen. I think I really had fun but during the sessions, it seriously tests mental and physical strength.
I think I lost 1 kg at least during that 1 week...mmmm.
2. Assisting Orang Asli to clear land for farming
Awesome experience. I never thought that assisting the orang asli to clear the land meant climbing a steep hill after the rain and chopping away branches and trees and burning them and coming back down and slipping a few times to fall on my ass. Wow. Awesome experience I would say. Felt good to be able to help them lessen the burden.
3. Climbing Mt. Kinabalu and not reaching the top....
Definitely tops my list of things that I would never do normally. I really love KK as in the mountain and the area, but I dreaded the climb. The walk that took 10 hours, plus another 6-7 hours in the wee hours of the morning and then not being able to make it to the top and then climbing back down for another 6 hours. Hahaha was crazy, but when I look back at it, was damn fun. Would wanna do it again when I'm fitter. LOL if that's ever gonna happen.
4. White water rafting
AWESOME!!!:) PADAS RIVER WHITE WATER RAFTING. Had an awesome time.
5. Mentoring with Gordon
This definitely was one of the good things this year. Having someone to be personally accountable to and to be mentored in areas which are not really easy. Having someone to listen to my experiences and give me valuable inputs. Am extremely thankful of having a good mentor and friend like Gordon. Though sometimes I do feel like I've failed him at times.. mmm..
6. Meeting her, liking her a whole lot and going on dates with her.
Would never regret this. Having someone as company to go for dinners (expensive ones..), movies and just hanging around to talk. Just being with her felt good. Mmm. She allowed me to be me and just to enjoy her company...sigh. And through her, I discovered many things about myself and about girls in general. I do wish I could turn back time sometimes, but seems like decisions have been made and I just have to deal with whatever I have left. Thank God for giving me this opportunity though I do feel that I might have been slightly rebellious. Thank God for parents who counselled me. Thank God for allowing me to feel what I always wanted to feel again...to remind myself that I am human.
7. Being a project leader
This year gave me an opportunity to lead a project under my manager's supervision. Was and still is a very enriching experience in enabling me to lead my project, and given the responsibilities to carry which I feel has taught me a lot. Definitely very useful for my future career.
8. Experiencing God
Experiencing Him in so many situations of my life even when I was rebellious and did not want to listen to Him. I experienced His grace, love and mercies. And even His forgiveness, sternness. And even learnt new things about being a Christian. Man, it is a tough life.
Can't think of anymore things.
But if I do, I will update this post again...
2010!!! HERE I COME!:)
