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Tuesday, April 29, 2008

@Birthday Resolutions

In approximately another hour, I am another step closer to that big two-oh. Not quite there yet, but time flies doesn't it?

For many previous birthdays, I have always been excited by all the big hooha and surprises that my family and friends bring. For some reason or other, this year I feel contented just to hang out with friends to meet up for dinner dates. Perhaps it's part and parcel of experiencing working life. Working is an isolated activity. Everyday when people go to work, their eventual goal will be to finish their job and finish it well. Interactions are definitely compulsory. But at the end of the day, the office is still not the ideal place where you find the buddy that sees you through thick and thin. I desperately crave for the company of people I've built strong relationships with.

Approaching nineteen makes me really emotional. Haha.

Oh yes, approaching nineteen also means new birthday resolutions. Yes, I know. Resolutions have never really stuck before but this year, I really want to try making them work. Besides, what's a birthday without a fresh start?

o1. Be more health conscious
Yes, my first resolution of the year will be to watch what I ingest. What happened to my life-is-short theory, you might ask. Don't worry. I'm not going to take drastic measures and turn into health freak. Just little changes like no more pig trotters, less deep-fried food, cutting down on late night suppers, eating more healthy breakfasts and of course the most important - Drink More Water. There is however, no way you can stop the flow of chocolates and desserts, so don't even try.

o2. Getting regular exercise
Okay, this sounds similar to my first resolution. But hey, splitting them would emphasize their importance, right? Anyway, I need to have a more structured exercise regime. Running 4km on selected days is not sufficient and very boring. I probably need to find some other sports. Tennis will definitely figure in a large part of the unformed plan.

o3. Learn how to cook
You can stand up now. Stop rolling on the floor with laughter. What's wrong with wanting to learn how to whip up a few edible dishes without burning down the kitchen. I bet I can do that - with more practices, that is. I don't have many kitchens, but I could probably stock up on fire extinguishers. In any case, my mind is set and don't you dare contradict me.

o4. Change my wardrobe
Of course, I don't mean to dump out every single piece of clothing and replace them with new ones. I just want to sift through the pile and pick out the nice ones. There are all these weird tshirts that I haven't seen in godzilla years which aren't my size anymore. It's probably time to donate them to charity organisations or simply disposed. Then I could go on a little nice shopping spree to inject some fresh pieces into my closet. Besides, it would be a real test to see if reading those fashion magazines at work everyday has improved my taste and really, just to try my hand at layering. I am really lousy in that department.

o5. Save money
Can you save money if you are changing your wardrobe? Hahahaa.

Anyway, I have received my acceptance letter to pursue Bachelor of Accountancy in NTU. I am still unsure whether this is the right course for me, besides I'm still waiting for letters from the other universities. But no matter what choice I eventually decide on, I'll just tough it out. A year ago, I didn't even think I stand the chance of getting into a university. So every acceptance is a prove that I did it. For that, I am contented. (:

loves*sarah //