This year was a year of change - definitely. Taking massive strides and leaps into areas which I do not know how far I can succeed. But the central underlying theme that permeates every decision seem to point towards one direction, I'm becoming more and more robotic, more and more practical at the expense of relationships and emotional ties.
Well... I'm blogging less and less these days, blogging being part of my impractical and time wasting activities (ironically, I'm reflecting a lot more nowadays).
So before I start getting annoyed at myself for being so unfocused, let me list down the most important events this year for me (*not in order of importance).
1) Mid January: I obtained my license as a fully certified Financial Adviser. Passing a total of 12 modules within 3 months. The nightmare of studying for the 12 examinations still haunt me sometimes, but obtaining the license validated my belief that I am not stupid - definitely.
2) February - March: I transited from DBS bank to Citibank IPB, almost without a moment's hesitation. I believe to this day that it was one of the best decisions I made.
3) January: I met Nicole, Ayesa and Brandon. Along with Jason and RJ, we forged a really interesting group of friends with diverse opinions and similar interests.After more then a decade, I think I found home in a small group of friends that I can talk to.
4) May: My first medical mission opened my eyes to a poverty strickened world beyond Singapore. Some people come for medical help, some come for emotional help, we all provided them.
5) Mid June: I removed my specs for the first time in my life, and read all the words on the optic chart without mistakes. The epiLasik costed a bomb, but I now have almost perfect vision.
6) Mid November: I got my synthesizer. Nuff said.
7) November: I removed my wisdom teeth. Bringing my total teeth removed due to my mouth being too small to 8.
8) November: My RM and I won an award called "Honey Pot". While, I know it is hugely due to her hard work and skill, I also believe that I played relatively successfully a small role in helping create the complete customer experience for her clients.
9) July: I jumped into Dayang to scuba dive for the first time.
10) Mid December: I visited the Philippines for the first time and had a gastronomical experience.
Okay, I'm getting sleepy.
