Let's do this the easiest way, chronologically:
January 2010
- Spent almost the whole month finishing up last bits of work to be submitted for publication before heading home!
- 幸福二月，在家过了农历新年 :)
- Left home (again...) to come back to more work! As far as I remember, it was a stressful month...
- One of my best friends (yes I have more than one BEST friend ;p) traveled all the way from NZ to see me! It was the best Easter present! I didnt know I could get so nervous waiting to see a friend at the airport after not seeing each other for years...imagine if it was a lover! I'm glad we managed to pick up from wherever we left and the familiarity was just natural...
- hmmm...to be honest, I can't remember much of this month. Probably just the very good weather (for once!) and the never-ending work...
- Invited to watch 'Trooping the Colour' by the cousin, and saw Prince Philip for the first time (may well be the only time). Men in uniforms were stunningly attractive after all :)
- Visited London Zoo and for once, London seemed considerable to live in...
- It should be July when I had those BBQs in the park and the Saturday afternoons sitting in the sun...or was it June?
- Again, one of those less significant months overwhelmed by work and the month was gone before I even realised!
- Busy first half to make up for the rest of the days of leisure. Parents' visit! woots!
- Never expected them to come before the graduation, but thank God they did! It was definitely a boost of energy to help me get through the following months...
- Revisited Brussels, Amsterdam and Paris.
- Visited St Andrews for the first time and had a surprise!
- Had the award winning Anstruther fish and chips and it was REALLY good!
- Lotsa pampering and TLC from the parents!
- Granted my first publication :))
- Tough time getting my head down on work and work ONLY!
- First trip to the US and was not too impressed
- Crossed the border to Mexico and thought it's the most courageous thing I ever did!
- I turned 27 and celebrated it alone (without a cake) at the beautiful Coronado beach.
- Snow came early in full force! Coldest winter in 40 years =(
- Birthday surprise came 2 weeks late but it was nonetheless great!
- Every weekend was packed with food, chats and mahjong! ;p
- Couldnt help but to get into the celebrative mood (and still tried VERY hard to keep the work going...)
- First ever proper Christmas dinner with a fireplace, turkey, sprouts, Christmas pudding and everything else that you have for Christmas! Thanks to my colleague and her family :)
- Secret Santa gave me a vintage muffin kit and I went into a muffin frenzy since!
- Very spontaneous with dinner/shopping plans nowadays...less organised in other words ;p
Only at this time of the year, I realise how much has happened in the past 365 days, some were less significant than others, some just stuck out like a sore thumb! Whether or not new year resolutions were made in the beginning of the year, I think the more important thing is to look back and still manage a smile!
I remind myself to count my blessings, each and every day. I thank God that I am healthy and well, despite the ups and downs and all that in between! My memory may fail me as the days pass, but my faith never.
Now let the New Year begins with a grateful heart and a sky high spirit!
Cheers to family, friends, good health and everything great!
Happy 2011 :)
1 comments:
cheers for 2011!
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