remembering, 2006

So many things happened this year. David said it's passed really fast. On the contrary, i feel that it's been so long. I think of how much was taken away, then i remember how much i've gained and grew here. Not the best of places, but then, like every choice made, there's an opportunity cost ! ( Oooo. Econs. )

The heated debates on the forums by the various members in school, the unwavering stand of the spirited. The emotional backlash, the spiritual growth never felt before. The friction between opinions, the HUGE amount of classroom politics, the hope and want to learn to accept. The willingness to accept. The numerous lessons learnt.

The work shifts with ting and leah seem to be so distant in the past. The arguements with jo and ki. The day, together with Sheena, Betram and Kenneth when we gathered random people whom we know for a movie before collecting the O level results. The numerous well-wishes that came in while watching the movie. The day Night, PeiLee and Shawn got their A level results. That long, long talk with alexi. The hours of emotional bonding. The madcap impromptu outings. The first time i stepped into a church in years. The numerous, numerous flashbacks. The opportunities that i missed, the opportunities i gave up on. All that joy and fun. All that sorrow and disappointment.

The laughter that followed tears.

It's a lil' too early to round up the year, but nevertheless, i know i wont regret saying this: This has been one hell of a year.

Last year was bad, this year was worst, but then, like the cliche old saying goes, when the going gets tough, the tough gets going.

I'll survive. As always. Jehovah jireh.