Abraham Lincoln once said, "Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be."

New Year's Eve is here! :D

How has 2008 been for you?

It's been a big year for me - possibly the biggest in my life so far. But then again, that could be the same every year - each one bigger than the next!

Before I toss out my desk calendar for recycling, I shall "immortalise" everything I consider "milestones" in my life this year, right on this blog. :) Hopefully I will look back here someday and know that I've learnt a lot from all the little experiences that make up a lifetime.

Milestones in 2008:

• January: Semester 2 of Year 2 commences at Law School. First time bak-kut-teh-ing in Klang with friends for a birthday. 12th - Networking with law firms at the Law Careers Fair in Legend Hotel. 25th - Internet modem struck by lightning.
  
• February: CNY. A whole bunch of dreadful law assignments due. Watched moots in Gombak's International Islamic University.
  
• March: House of Lords presentation.
• April: Quit law school. Mandatory cognitive reconstruction.
• May/June: 2nd year law school Finals. Travelled with family to Switzerland and South Korea. Needed the distance and R&R.
• June/July: Explored Malaysia with good friends. Learnt to drive alone.
• July: 4th July - drove alone for the first time (destination: Monash University) for 1st day at new uni. 14th - classes begin! 30/31st - submitted first SASS assignment (journalism).
• August: Settled into life at Monash. Went to first Malaysian play at KLPac.
• September: First presentation at Monash (for Contemporary Worlds 2). Worked on a story for Monash Gazette (MonGa) with another journalist.
• October/November: Scholarship ceremony. First time sitting for exams in Monash. World did not end. Also got lost for the first time while driving. At night.
• November: Summer holidays commence. Interned at NGO called "ARROW" (Asian-Pacific Resource and Research Centre for Women). Attended first shopping bazaar ever. Attended an international Diversity Matters conference. Lots more shopping and going out. Created 4-day non-profit online store to raise money for charity (proceeds to World Vision "Gifts of Hope"). 24th - first time in Sungei Wang Plaza. 27th - Exam results released. 30th - turned 20 years old.
• December: More going out. Psychology 1A summer semester commences. 13th - Student Helper at Monash Open Day - first official paycheck ever. 17/18th - Sumitted first 2 Psychology assignments. Started flossing for the first time in whole life. Attended 2nd shopping bazaar. Also 2nd time in Sg Wang. 30th - Started Research Assistant job.
  

Resolutions for 2009:

• Live a healthy lifestyle - eat in moderation and exercise at least 3 times a week.
• Sleep earlier, for goodness' sake. 0100 hours is the latest bedtime!
• Accordingly, wake up earlier. The day does not begin at noon. >.<
• Be less materialistic. Neither clothes, accessories, nor cosmetics make up a person.
• Get my priorities straight.
• Integrate volunteer or charity work into my permanent lifestyle.
• Learn to drive to more destinations alone.
• Make conscious effort to keep up with "world news"
• Be positive, always! :) See the sunny side of things.

Finally, before I go:

Just a few pics from New Year's Eve celebratory lunch at the cafeteria today. :) There are more pictures but they're not with me now, hehe.

Presenting ... our "fake IDs" to get into New Year's parties.

LOL! Nah, none of us are under-age (except maybe for me, if the minimum age is 21), and none of us have illegal underground parties to attend - so we'll use our TESCO Club Cards instead!