hello 2009! (yes, resolutions etc)

but first things first, last year's resolutions in review:

1) driver's license: i tried 4 times in 2007 to get my driver's license in two countries, but the gods of international motor vehicle and traffic control refused to grant me this teeny tiny wish. i will interpret this as a divine lesson that i was to have no control of where i wanted to go last year, and that instead of speeding through, i was meant to tread slowly on the destined path and appreciate the scenery. or take the bus/mrt/splurge on cabs/beg for rides.

CRAP. still no driver's license. but have boyfriend.

2) keep healthy: my mom's newest psychic adviser told her that i should exercise more or my bum will get bigger. seriously. this is not a joke. she did say that. i can't even laugh at the absurdity of the situation because it actually sounds like a threat. i will get out of my chair and exercise more, darn it. also "take your vitamins!" and "sleep early!" i miss my mother.

hmm. not exercising as much as i should, but overall feel healthier as daily activities are more routine than before and that's kind of a healthier way to live. right.

3) financial management: buy less.

i did buy less in 2008, good for me! but so did the rest of the world, not so good for economy.

4) job: find one.

check!

5) writing: not sure what i'm doing with this. will figure it out.

i did write lots. and also writing at work. feel very connected.

and i am determined to be myself this year. it's fabulous. or rather, i am. haahaa.

and i was myself in 2008. everything felt so much more real because i stayed true to myself. loved it!

MY NEW YEAR RESOLUTIONS FOR 2009

will not repeat the ones un-realized ones from previous year, which are still in effect.

1) focus on work: this is a commitment to both myself and my boss, who i hope is reading this entry and very happy that i put this on top of the list.

2) read more: of the books that are already sitting on my bookshelves.

3) write more: not only in this blog, but also to start more varied, longer works.

4) eat more fruits: i don't know why but this suddenly came to me. i don't eat enough fruits.

5) try to cook: now that i have a reason for doing it. it's a lot more fun when you have someone to do it with. cooking, i mean.

i hope 2009 is going to be one full of little pleasant surprises and mind-changing experiences (for the better!), and one where people around the world make wise choices regarding the way they live. as dark and bleak as it may seem, we need to think happy thoughts =)

happy new year!