The year is ending in like 2 days. So here's what I've gotta say about 2011...
I started the year being a fresh grad who have been bumming around for 8 months since graduation. By that time, dad had already finished his treatments and was back in JB. Around that time also I've secured a job with RHB and was asked to start on the first week of Feb. I requested to start a week later, right after CNY, cause I was still on holiday mood haha. So in the second week of Feb, I started working officially!
First couple of months of work was pretty boring actually. I was given some notes to read on the bank trade facilities and of course, I didn't understand much haha. What I enjoyed most was the stress-free environment and going home on time everyday. Also, after a couple of weeks of work, I decided to get a new ride because I'd be expected to travel for work within N9 till North Johor. And so, a new liability was confirmed and I got Casper :)
Later on, I was sent for courses in Bangi and got to meet up with some KL peeps for dinner during workdays which was quite nice :) I began to travel more to companies within the said region and met all sorts of people. Most of the time I had to converse in Mandarin though - forced to learn some new jargons to make my explanation more effective haha. But more often than not, work was manageable and interesting. I've never traveled on the highway so much before in my life! What I enjoy most is seeing the clouds, sort of a new interest :)
Around June, when I was back in JB for a weekend, dad suddenly had fits. And in the wee hours of that morning, it was the first time I sat in an ambulance. Turns out, he had some lesion in his brain and after some tests, doctors confirmed that his cancer was back again. First things first, a surgery was done in HSA JB to remove the lesion. It was successful but he still had to go through 6 cycles of chemo again, this time in JB itself. After completing the chemo, the next step was a stem-cell transplant. Dad and mom had to be in Ampang Hospital for about 2 months. During that time, bros and I went over to Ampang as often as we could and we thank God for Ps Lisa who opened up her place to us strangers :) Thank God that all of dad's treatments went well and the latest check up was positive. He has lost so much weight since then but we are just grateful that he is still with us :)
Another highlight would be me getting the iPhone4! I know this may sound kind of ridiculous but sadly, it's true - iPhone changed my life. HAHA
This year was also a year where our friends got married and many more to come next year! Really appreciate these occasions as they are a time for reunion since everyone is now settled down in different places. The only setback is our pockets haha. But I'm grateful for new friendships and also deepening of old friendships this year. I learnt that if we do open up and accept others, things can be really different :)
Christmas was really nice this year. Aunt and cousin from sg came to stay with us and we had a good time having home-cooked food and just chilling out at home :) Just grateful that the whole family can be together :)
Besides that, I managed to meet up with some JB friends too!
I guess that's about it for this year. It was more of just work and family. No major trips this year, but there will be in the coming year! :)
Above all, I'm thankful that I can still serve God with what I love.
For all the many downs and occasional ups, I still want to thank You for Year 2011 :)
Hello, Year 2012!!
