joie de viv-re

Friday, December 30, 2005

Two thousand and five. A year of memories.

This year has been pretty much a rollercoaster ride. This year has seen me gone through so much change in my life. I have gained so much. I have grown. But sometimes, I feel I have just simply wasted a year of my life away. I have not done as much as I would like to have to. And the only person I can blame is myself. This year saw me admitted into hospital for the first time. For a skin problem which I will never know about. What happened to me, I still have no idea. The year has also seen me take on the responsibility of becoming a Cadet Inspector of Zhonghua NPCC Unit. Giving my best and my all in a bid to make the unit succeed. It has seen me struggle without the determination in my studies. Scrapping through my promotional examinations. Having a jam packed holidays. Coordinating an Area Aventure Training Camp. Children's camp. Being the media man for a Youth Camp. Going down for Campcraft Trainings. Going for my Church Camp. And the final 3 trainings of the year. What a year.

Last night, I went to the airport to receive my aunts back from their holiday to Korea. And we were waiting in the arrival hall, and the place was pretty congested with Koreans. And i noticed this young girl. No more than 3 years of age, her face was chubby, and looked around with her eyes wide in intent. And within the short span of 5 minutes. She played, stared, rubbed her eyes, but most of all, looked so comfortable and content in the arms of her parents.

Family. The ties that bind.

The year has seen my family growing closer. With one member serving the nation, we have learned what it means to treasure and cherish. And I truly thank God for bringing us together. Other than Jesus Christ, there is nothing in the world I would rather have than them. But often times, we forget that the people closest to us are the people whom we treat without respect and concern. We forget that they are the ones in this world who love, care and fight for us the most. And we don't treat them in a way which reflects on our appreciation and gratitude to everything which they have done for us. In the coming new year, I want to love my family more. And to cherish them for as long as God will give them to me. And never regret anything.

Here's to all, having a fantastic year two thousand and six ahead.

Reminiscence the past, cherish the present, look forward to the future with hope.
9:11 pm

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