For starters, it was the first year that I've been staying all by myself here in Melaka. Although Pa & Mummy come over regularly and the bros as well, most of the time I have the house all to myself. Most people expect me to be scared or lonely but truth to be told, I'm really enjoying it. haha
Apart from that, I attended hip hop dance classes for about 2 months. I loved it as a form of exercise because I could really sweat a lot. Sadly, I'm not a dancer by nature thus I felt that it was not as enjoyable as I wanted it to be.
The latest would be what I have always wanted to do all my life - badminton training! I have been feeling stagnant with my skills and thought that it was time I do something to improve myself. I managed to get a coach who agreed to coach me one-to-one and I must say it has been quite an experience! I thoroughly enjoyed all the sessions so far but every training felt like a near-death experience. haha Nonetheless, I hope to resume training soon for at least a few more times :)
After all that has been said, I want to thank God for his faithfulness to me. Throughout this year, I have also 'avoided' commitments and responsibilities whenever I could. I kept having the thought of wanting time to myself and not be tied down by anything. As I reflect back on this year, I realized that life was not as fulfilling as it should be when living for one's self. I will not deny that I had the time of my life doing whatever I wanted, whenever and wherever. But life's not supposed to be like this.
So, I have made a resolution for Year 2014 to serve others more, be it for God, family or friends. I want to make everyday count, not for myself but for the betterment of others. I believe that there is so much more to life than making myself happy and I want to impact other lives as much as I can.
I'm grateful for friends who have been there all along and also for new friends made this year. I always believe that friends are one of the best gifts in life. I pray for God's wisdom and guidance as I befriend them and also for His love and blessings to overflow in my life to them :)
For the family, I'm grateful everyday for health, joy, peace and love that resonates to people around our lives. I'm forever thankful for Pa & Mummy's unfailing love, Kor & Soly's understanding and bgr-like close relationship. I cannot ask for more :)
Thank you, Lord for 2013. I look forward to more adventures and YOLO moments in 2014!!
The glory of life is
to love, not to be loved;
to give, not to get;
to serve, not to be served.
