There is one thing I have wanted to do very much on this day
(31.12.2012), yet it’s coming to its end soon in another three hours. That’s
the only thing I regret that I don’t and cannot do in 2012. Whether or not it’s
possible to happen in the future, it’s not up to my decision alone. Truly, let’s
fate and destiny decide.
Looking back at this nearly-ended year, there have been
considerable changes and almost as many changes as I had in 2011. Resulted from
Nov 2011, I had a very happy first quarter of 2012. It was a period of joy,
sweetness and success. The second quarter was so-so; third quarter getting
worse; and last quarter down in the valley and just starting to climb up again
in Dec. If I draw a line graph of how much I liked about each month or how
happy I was, my graph should have been like this:
I am glad that I have taken up swimming and inline skating although
I am still a beginner. At least I tried sth new this year. Thanks for
inspirations.
I went to Kep (Nataya Resort) in Jan; Koh Dach in Mar; Sihanouk
Ville in Jul; Bokor Mountain in Aug; Buddha Center in Kandal in Sep; Prasith
Mountain in Oct and again in Dec; Oudong Mountain in Dec. I have travelled much
more than before, and I love those experiences so much.
I quit the job at the Embassy and now work for a private
company with its headquarter based in Hong Kong. I am glad that I am here doing
the things I have wished for and learning things I have never learned of. In
the nearest future, I am not thinking of moving elsewhere again.
My elder brother is now in France to pursue his master
degree. He left in Sep. Dad is now retired, so he is home with Mum. At least
Mum still has Dad when the two sons are at overseas and the daughter rarely
stays at home. I wish my Mum was easy-going and loved herself more. I wish I
were better at cheering her up.
As of this term, I have totally completed seven papers of
CAT assuming that I pass the one in this coming Jan’s final exam. The grades I
received in 2012 were quite satisfying for FA2, MA2 and FFA except for FAB
which I just took on last Saturday. It was as bad as expected.
Here comes the New Year Resolutions.
I will be committed to learn swimming better. If possible, I
might do some inline skating alone without my brother.
Regarding the new job, I am really committed to it. I will
put all my effort in it during working hours. Since I claim that my learning
style is to ask and answer questions, I will try to ask as many questions as
possible to myself or my immediate supervisor. At my free time, I will read
materials relating to constructions, accounting standards, taxation and any
news which tell me what’s going on around here. At the same time, since the
last two papers of CAT program are the hardest ones which require more reading
and analysis, I will also have to spare lots of time to devote to them. It’s
really hard and boring to read and read, yet it’s one of the things I really
have to do in order to be that someone whom everyone will look up to. Really,
it’s not so easy to reach there, but what I can do is to do it and see if I can
get there.
While spending so much time on reading for work and study, I
guess I will have less time for my family again. Well, I will at least be with
my Mum and Dad half-half day during holidays and weekends. Help do some
household chores. Talking about this, my room is quite messy right now. :D
If you ask me where I want to go for travelling in the
coming year, I will say that I want to go almost everywhere both in and outside
the country. I really love travelling, either adventurous like trekking in the
forest or on the mountains or luxurious like staying in boutique hotels and doing
shopping overseas. At the time being, I do love travelling that does not cost
much but fun, like going somewhere I can simply see the natural views of the
mountains, rivers, trees, flowers, and the likes. Most importantly, I wish to
find someone who appreciates the same thing and be there and always with me,
physically or by soul.
I have spent one hour writing this post. Time is running
down to two hours remaining. People are counting down everywhere. Every year I
count down at home. Remember last year I was in front of FB and waiting for
posting wishes when the clock stroke 0:00am. There is one thing more special
than last year. I am counting down not only for the coming of year 2013, but I
am counting down to celebrate the birthday of my dearest Mum! I gave her a
surprising birthday cake after coming back from work. This is the first time I have
celebrated her birthday. There will be more coming up next next year. I love to
see her smile, and it is the biggest gift I received in this year end. I wish
her good health, joy and happiness.
Dear readers, if you haven’t finished your last year
resolutions, put them back on the list and add more. Yet, there are things that
action is better than word. Do them now or you will regret next year end. Wish
you all the best and happy New Year 2013.
