2008

As 2008 ends, I am thankful for all the wonderful things that have happened. Of course, there were some "downers" like losing my beloved ChaCha or forking out money to pay unexpected bills but on the whole there's definitely been more good than bad - I mean, c'mon.. I've listed my cat dying as one of lows!

Here are some of my reasons for being truly thankful..

• My family is happy, healthy & safe.. The wonders of technology (plus great rates from DiGi!) has enabled me to communicate easily & often with my family in Australia.
• Friends are also happy, healthy and safe.. We all have our own busy schedules, but I'm glad we keep in touch.
• My best friend, Mona, returned to Malaysia and I'm so glad I got to spend time with her. I am blessed to have a friendship with her that has lasted 20+ years, weathering all the time, distance and many changes in our lives. Cool, no?
• Work has been crazy busy but good - good appaisal, decent increment, opportunities to travel. I made my first ever trip to Bangkok for a conference. Also went to Singapore where I got to do stuff I normally wouldn't do like get on the Singapore Flyer or go on a river cruise or visit Sentosa Island!
• My nephew, Luke, scored 6As (out of 7) for his PMR exams.
• I have 4 happy, healthy, adorable cats that are a constant source of amusement, affection and great company!
• It was a year of "gadgets" - I got myself a digital camera (finally!), a (what to me is) cool cellular phone (no..., not one of 'em Blackberries or iPhones!) and a (mini) notebook!
• I'd acquired many, many great books, most of 'em at a steal!
• I'd booked 2 trips on Air Asia for 2009 to Singapore & Bali, at great bargains! C'mon Bali, return trip, 3D/2N accommodation at a 4-star hotel for RM345 - if that ain't good, I don't know what is!

At a time when there's are so much "crazines" happening all around us , I reckon it's all the more reason to be happy and thankful for every little bit of good that happens on a daily basis! My wish for 2009? World peace? OK, that line may be the butt of many beauty pagaent jokes, but.. hello, reality check - the world does need peace! On a personal note, my wish for my family and friends and for myself, is to continue being happy, healthy and safe. Also, here's to bigger bank balances, smaller waistlines! Haha! HAPPY NEW YEAR 2009.. have a good one, y'all!