Monday, December 21, 2009
09
the year is coming to an end. it has been an eventful one. many happy moments to look back on. first time seeing snow fall in my life in beautiful fukuoka. that was a happy moment. drawing the curtains in the morning to see bits of snow flakes being blown around by the wind. now i understand how kids in temperate countries feel when they do the same in their first winter.2009 is also my first full year of employment. having a job that brings you around the world is fun. getting to meet all kinds of people is a good experience. u really feel minute when u stop and think about it. i've met so many people in the past year at work (my pax), almost none of them i've met more than once. it's quite fascinating in my opinion. this has also taught me to grasp the opportunity when it comes, or stand to regret your actions or non actions. i find myself a little bit more confident with all the experience.
early this year, it was almost fairytale-like for me. being rostered for 8 days rome pattern twice in 3 months. even made a friend in a restaurant there from nepal! i must thank god for taking good care of me in the past year. rosters have been pretty decent and i've met quite a few really nice colleagues. all that said, 2009 was a honeymoon year for me. no reservist call up until next month from the 18th-29th =(. however as always i will go with a light heart and an open mind. how not to? i just got another bomb from them while enjoying myself in fukuoka. another 12 days in july from the 12th-23rd. that's 2 high key call ups in a year! they state u should not be called up for more than 14 local days or 21 overseas days in a high key year. what is this!? i can only tell myself it's payback time for all the honeymoon since ord.
despite all these, i feel there are many things to look forward to in 2010. i think i am ready for
thought this was a pretty good deal from jul 07 with 17" modulo rims and <35k mileage but there is also another blue one with stock rims and spoiler <40k mileage.. the rims are so beautiful but it will take a big chunk out of the fuel economy.. i can't wait! =)
merry christmas and happy new year everybody!