Quite a late retrospective on the previous year but still worth posting. After all, last year’s self-help phenomenon The Secret extols the power that gratitude has to bring even greater things into your life. Not only do I have much to be grateful for, but the things that happened were just amazing.
I like to think about it this way: going back to an old me, maybe sometime in late 2006, chatting with a friend over coffee (or most likely beer) with the question: “Where do you think we’ll be a year from now?” The answer to that question when it happened in reality was wilder than anything I could have imagined at that time! And the impact was on major areas of my life, not to say I didn’t appreciate even the small changes.
1. Home – the place I’ve called home for the past 8 months is my pad in Kuala Lumpur. Considering I had never been to Malaysia before, it was a huge move for me to decide to relocate here. After a few months here, I started feeling that the best place to rest my head after a long night partying, a day at the office, or weeks of traveling, was my king-size bed in KL. Even vacationing in Manila over Christmas truly felt like a “vacation”. I learned to drive right-hand. I can navigate the streets of this huge state (or read the signs to get a general sense of my direction). I can eat spicy food. I know where to get the widest selection of fresh vegetables (Bangsar Pasar Malam), the best bikini wax (Ruby at Ozmosis Spa in Telawi 2), and a good selection of bargain designer clothes (Wondermomo). I learned to live independently --- how to cook, clean, shop for myself. I learned that I like to have fresh lilies in my apartment (thanks for the tip Mom!) and that I love my own company.
2. Career – As opposed to my years of back-breaking work, my job now allows me to learn new things, have a very balanced life, travel around the region and live independently. It also gives me an entry into the global career market. On top of that, seems like I’m still very much remembered and wanted for what I did back home. I think this is a dream point in anyone’s career, to be happy and still have even more opportunities opening for you.
3. To Do List– ok, I don’t know how to categorize this. I have a mental list of things I want to accomplish--- not exactly major life goals but important to me anyway. Most times what gets added to this list comes on impulse. The great thing about the list is that I have total freedom to put what I want on it…and to get it done! And I got a lot done last year….the big move to KL, a nude photo session, a modeling try-out, watching my favorite hiphop group the Black Eyed Peas, trips to Langkawi, Bali, Kolkata on top of official trips to Dhaka, Pulau Redang, Bangkok, Koh Samui.
Can’t wait for what’s coming up in 2008! Looking at the future from this point alone, I already foresee a trip to Cambodia, more family trips and a tour of Spain…and according to famous Philippine fortuneteller Stargazer whom I visited in December…I’m going to get what I REALLY want in life very soon.
I guess this post perfectly timed after all. It’s the end of January and the Chinese New Year is coming up next week. I’m celebrating the New Year twice in a row!
I like to think about it this way: going back to an old me, maybe sometime in late 2006, chatting with a friend over coffee (or most likely beer) with the question: “Where do you think we’ll be a year from now?” The answer to that question when it happened in reality was wilder than anything I could have imagined at that time! And the impact was on major areas of my life, not to say I didn’t appreciate even the small changes.
1. Home – the place I’ve called home for the past 8 months is my pad in Kuala Lumpur. Considering I had never been to Malaysia before, it was a huge move for me to decide to relocate here. After a few months here, I started feeling that the best place to rest my head after a long night partying, a day at the office, or weeks of traveling, was my king-size bed in KL. Even vacationing in Manila over Christmas truly felt like a “vacation”. I learned to drive right-hand. I can navigate the streets of this huge state (or read the signs to get a general sense of my direction). I can eat spicy food. I know where to get the widest selection of fresh vegetables (Bangsar Pasar Malam), the best bikini wax (Ruby at Ozmosis Spa in Telawi 2), and a good selection of bargain designer clothes (Wondermomo). I learned to live independently --- how to cook, clean, shop for myself. I learned that I like to have fresh lilies in my apartment (thanks for the tip Mom!) and that I love my own company.
2. Career – As opposed to my years of back-breaking work, my job now allows me to learn new things, have a very balanced life, travel around the region and live independently. It also gives me an entry into the global career market. On top of that, seems like I’m still very much remembered and wanted for what I did back home. I think this is a dream point in anyone’s career, to be happy and still have even more opportunities opening for you.
3. To Do List– ok, I don’t know how to categorize this. I have a mental list of things I want to accomplish--- not exactly major life goals but important to me anyway. Most times what gets added to this list comes on impulse. The great thing about the list is that I have total freedom to put what I want on it…and to get it done! And I got a lot done last year….the big move to KL, a nude photo session, a modeling try-out, watching my favorite hiphop group the Black Eyed Peas, trips to Langkawi, Bali, Kolkata on top of official trips to Dhaka, Pulau Redang, Bangkok, Koh Samui.
Can’t wait for what’s coming up in 2008! Looking at the future from this point alone, I already foresee a trip to Cambodia, more family trips and a tour of Spain…and according to famous Philippine fortuneteller Stargazer whom I visited in December…I’m going to get what I REALLY want in life very soon.
I guess this post perfectly timed after all. It’s the end of January and the Chinese New Year is coming up next week. I’m celebrating the New Year twice in a row!
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