2005

Time does really fly swiftly away! Wasn't it just a moment ago when I was excited to graduate from High School? When I was excited to go to college? When I was excited to finally survive a year in ComSci? It seems that a year has just passed by in a blink of an eye. Many challenges, frustrations, lessons and breathtaking moments happen each year. Yet I believe that this year is one of the bumpiest "life paths" I've taken. Still I thank God for those "bumps". True, it hurts when we stumble... But I believe it's God's way of molding us to be more like Him. Like a plant, if the gardener doesn't prune the plant how will it bear fruit? God prunes us through trials in order for us to improve for the better.

2005 has provided me both good and bad memories; the good I shall forever treasure, the bad shall serve as a reminder of my past mistakes.

I have to say, 2005 is my second best Christmas ever! (2003 is still the best. hehehe) Though our Christmas vacation was just short, I had lots of happy memories. Here's a list of things to be thankful for:

1. I was able to travel a lot this summer:
a. Went to El Nido, Palawan with relatives of my mother's side.
b. Went to Hongkong with my whole family.
c. Went to Singapore and Thailand with mom and shoti.

2. I was able to be part of our church's Youth for Christ Ministry - ISPEAK.

3. I was able to attend our church's Praise Night - Reflections of Pure Grace.

4. I was able to help in our church's Medical Mission.

5. Made a lot of new friends this term.

6. Gimiks with friends.

7. I finally made it to the Dean's List!

8. Broken friendships and relationships restored.

9. This reason is a secret. (giggle**)

10. Trip to Switzerland this Christmas!!


The most important thing I've learned this year:
"Don't run ahead of God, let Him direct your steps. He has plans and He has time. God's clock is never early nor late... it always stikes on time."