HOW TIME FLIES!
2009 will be coming to an end in a few more days.
Having spent the past year juggling school with part time work, volunteering and memorable outings with friends and family, I'm glad to say that I have spent 2009 meaningfully without wasting much time slacking like how I used to in JC. Looking back on the things I've done for the past year, I've definitely achieved some, if not most of my resolutions set in the beginning of the year.
As usual, I have striven to remain financially independent and survived well on my own earnings. This is something which I'm truely proud of myself. No doubt my family is poor but as long as we strive to make ends meet, we can still live a simple life with contentment. =)
Hence, one of my resolutions for 2009 was to volunteer my services at CDAC, the organisation which used to lend a helping hand to me when I was young. While others could afford expensive private tuitions then, I was fortunate enough to be able to enjoy subsidized tuition under CDAC. And I'm glad that I joined Tampines SHG and committed 3 hours of my weekend weekly to the needy. Once again my idea of volunteering has been proven wrong. All along, I thought that I would be on the giving end when volunteering. However, the friendships made and the fun that I've had in Tampines SHG with fellow volunteers and kids is priceless.
The other breakthrough was completing races and marathon. From my maiden race of 8km, I have progressed to 10km, 15km and then to 42km with sheer determination and endless trainings! The sense of achievement gained after every race is a miraculous feeling. Running has also given me new insights into how I should lead my life. Life is like a race too. With uphills and down slopes. Whether you complete the race fast enough will have to depend on your mindset. If u think u can do it, u surely will! =)
Other new interests picked up in 2009 are kayaking and Korean language which I have no inkling of initially.
Both my tutees Junel and Nurul have done relatively well in their studies. Really glad that Junel is able to go to a good school after her PSLE! Impacto mAde...
Looking forward to 2010, the year whereby I'll be away in Shanghai for my exchange! I believe there ll be more 1st hand experiences to come during the trip.=)
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