1 Jan 2008 - Today is the first day of 2008. This is a sensitive moment, we are on the cusp of breaking open the seals on another brand new year, and yet, the previous year hasn't really left us. It's a moment for looking both backward and forward.
2007 has been a year filled with change. The most important change would be getting married and setting up home with Her Royal Majesty. Everything was a heady rush. From the wedding preparations, to the renovation works, at times, things almost seemed destined to break into pieces. But somehow, we pulled through everytime. And for that we thank God for His guidance, and our friends and family members who generously rallied around us and supported us with their time and advice.
Today, we have lived in our new home for slightly more than 3 months. Although it hasn't been a very long period of time, each day spent together is like a gift from above. I'm not saying that we are the perfect happy-smiley-lovey-dovey couple all the time, but I think we are both very much aware how hard we worked to make this happen. As a child, whenever I had a new toy that I really liked, I would have a sickening feeling that somehow something bad would happen to take this toy away from me. Of course, that didn't always happen, but to this day, I still feel the same way at times. Perhaps, this may explain why I am always anxious to ensure that Her Royal Majesty and I always work out any kinks in our relationship instead of turning a blind eye and letting them fester.
In 2007, I made a significant change in my career when I joined my present company. Although the job scope was similar, the scale of operations was much larger, and there is definitely more room for growth. Things seem quite positive so far, and I'm looking forward to new challenges in 2008.
Like most people, Her Royal Majesty has made a list of resolutions to be fulfilled in 2008. As for me, I have never been in the habit of putting into writing my wishes for the year. But for you, dear reader, I will make an exception. So here goes:
1) To learn more of God's Word and put it into practice.
2) To be a more sensitive and understanding husband to Her Royal Majesty.
3) To grow further professionally, in terms of capabilities and people skills.
4) To finally wean off my nasty habit of procrastination.
So that's the whole laundry list of stuff that I will be focusing on for 2008. Of course, like most Singaporeans, I will also be frantically trying my best to get my income to keep up with what the government says are record-breaking inflation rates. Wish me luck!
2007 has been a year filled with change. The most important change would be getting married and setting up home with Her Royal Majesty. Everything was a heady rush. From the wedding preparations, to the renovation works, at times, things almost seemed destined to break into pieces. But somehow, we pulled through everytime. And for that we thank God for His guidance, and our friends and family members who generously rallied around us and supported us with their time and advice.
Today, we have lived in our new home for slightly more than 3 months. Although it hasn't been a very long period of time, each day spent together is like a gift from above. I'm not saying that we are the perfect happy-smiley-lovey-dovey couple all the time, but I think we are both very much aware how hard we worked to make this happen. As a child, whenever I had a new toy that I really liked, I would have a sickening feeling that somehow something bad would happen to take this toy away from me. Of course, that didn't always happen, but to this day, I still feel the same way at times. Perhaps, this may explain why I am always anxious to ensure that Her Royal Majesty and I always work out any kinks in our relationship instead of turning a blind eye and letting them fester.
In 2007, I made a significant change in my career when I joined my present company. Although the job scope was similar, the scale of operations was much larger, and there is definitely more room for growth. Things seem quite positive so far, and I'm looking forward to new challenges in 2008.
Like most people, Her Royal Majesty has made a list of resolutions to be fulfilled in 2008. As for me, I have never been in the habit of putting into writing my wishes for the year. But for you, dear reader, I will make an exception. So here goes:
1) To learn more of God's Word and put it into practice.
2) To be a more sensitive and understanding husband to Her Royal Majesty.
3) To grow further professionally, in terms of capabilities and people skills.
4) To finally wean off my nasty habit of procrastination.
So that's the whole laundry list of stuff that I will be focusing on for 2008. Of course, like most Singaporeans, I will also be frantically trying my best to get my income to keep up with what the government says are record-breaking inflation rates. Wish me luck!
- Melvin
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