Immortality

Its the ending of a year and anticipating a new beginning of another year. To mark the end of 2009, I've actually went for a body check up today and would require a week of waiting in anticipation for my results. There is nothing like a body checkup to make you feel the full impact being a mere mortal. Us in our twenties would think we are invincible and there is nothing for us to worry. But having said that, the full impact of a check-up and the waiting period for the results is nerve wrecking. Let's face it, I don't lead a very healthy lifestyle besides my yoga regimen. So, of course, I would be worried.

Christmas Overdose!!!

"Tis the Season to be Jolly" and I've been hearing this over and over and over again since the beginning of December!!!!! I used to love Christmas for its really a time for my family and time for sharing and caring. However, of late, Christmas is so commercialized that all meaning of Christmas is lost. The endless and needless shopping for gifts for everyone, spending a bomb, thronging the malls with thousands others. Its just not right. Giving should be from the heart and its not obligatory. Nowadays, its hard to step out to anywhere without being blasted with Christmas carols, Christmas sales, Christmas decorations, Christmas spending etc. To me, the magic of Christmas is lost and I can't find the spark that has once made me long for Christmas so much.

*Smiles*

I'm feeling good this weekend. The only downside is I would be out of contact with my guy for two months while he is touring Africa. He just flew off last night :(

I had a good quiet weekend till now. Yesterday, I parked my butt at Dave's, One Utama for my cafeine dose, lunch and a couple of beers. I was there for more than 4 hours. I met someone quite interesting yesterday, an Irish tourist who enjoys a good Stout Draught. It was fun to talk to someone new. I enjoyed it a lot. But I can't help missing my boyfriend the whole time. This guy, John, reminds me of one of my guy's friend. The antics, the way they talk, the size, all pretty similiar. I hope he has a good time in KL for the next 2 weeks.

After I left Dave's, I went to collect my car at IBM's office. As I was exiting the parking lot, a security guard approached my car. I stopped, wondering what was his concern. As I wind down my window, it was one of my favorite guards while I was working there. He said he thought he saw me and approach to say hi. He said, long time no see. I was surprised he remembered me at all. There are easily 600 cars and thousands of people that thronged the building daily. But it felt good. It means that I had actually made an impression on this guard who didn't speak with me but just exchanged smiles. It goes to show, it doesn't cost anything to be nice to people.

2010...

As I'm sitting at my desk at work past 5.30pm, I wonder if this is what being a workaholic means? I don't know if I'm one or not. But I do know that I do enjoy my work and I don't mind spending a huge amount of time and effort in getting a job done well. Looking back work has become 80% of my life. Its amazing that I've been working for the past 4 years and evolved with a strong foundation built. Maybe its the fact that the year is coming to an end and I'm feeling nostalgic. I miss my days in IBM, I miss the fun I had there. I had moved on.

Looking back on 2009, I had a few ups and downs and made changes to my life. I have yet to assess on the changes that I had made. But I actually feel good with the changes, its sitting with me well. This is really a year of travel for me. To date, I had visited 12 countries and I'm still counting. I've been blessed this year. My last travel for the year was to Perth 2 weeks back. It was a fun and relaxing trip for me. For those who has placed Perth on the back burner for its laid-back environment, it really is that. But it has its charms and it was a relaxing 10 days for me.

Looking forward to 2010, I might have another change on the personal front, I'm waiting for it excitedly. I reckon, I would need to grow up and next year has loads of promises for that. I can't wait for the events that might happen. Who knows what 2010 will bring, I can plan and anticipate as much as I could but I'm just going to take each day as a blessing and enjoy the ride. I'm not going to make a new year resolution for 2010. I just wish for good health for everyone so that we all can enjoy life.