Today is the first day of a new year, a brand new 2013. Cliche it might sound, but new year always bears new hope. But most importantly, it's how we end up living each of the 365 days that will define how our year has gone. I've made my fair share of promises and resolutions over the past xx years but have not been really able to make the year count. So I hope this year can really be a breakthrough year for me, in all aspects of life but especially in finance management, career and personal health.
Just the weekend before the family spent a wonderful but very short time in Malacca. I've always loved family gathering especially now with the two little ones (third on the way), time is never enough. Besides shooting blessing videos for Jimmy and Long, we also spent some time reflecting on how 2012 has been for us, our achievements, any stories/events in particular worth sharing. For me, 2012 has been quite a roller coaster year for me. It marked two important milestones, one in my personal life and another at work.
In late June 2012 I moved into my house in Puchong, a place called Zen Residence. I bought the place in 2009 and when it was finally completed, the feeling was quite phenomenal. I spent a month or two renovating the place, buying furniture and stuff for the house with my beloved niao，and to see it turning bit by bit from an empty shell to a cosy place (hehe), I felt happy, genuinely happy for owning a place I can call home, a place I can host those important to me, a place I can find comfort and solace.
At work, I closed two major deals in 2012. The company has always wanted to have new logos and long term outsourcing deals. I was able to win a tender for a new system for a new customer, and secure a 3-year outsourcing deal. A lot of my colleagues have put in their effort in making sure these deals are closed and I am sincerely thankful to them.
I hope in 2013 I can continue to build from where I left off especially at work and my financial management. Moving into my own place and some wild spendings have left a big hole in my pocket and I hope to fill it up soonest I can.
Final two most important things are my relationship with niao and God. I hope to be able to build stronger and more intimate relationships with them. I want to learn to submit to Him on ALL things in my life, going away from the thought that I can do it myself.
Happy new year everyone, have a good good year ahead.
