2/1/08


The Year That Was 2007


The last few times I wrote on my blog was early 2007. I wrote about highlights of 2006 and a good beginning of the year 2007. I mentioned that I wanted to spend wisely, grow further professionally, eat better, work even harder, be a better friend, take good care of my mom and a few others. Some I did, others, I forgot about.

The year 2007 was a year of change for me. I did something I never thought I would. I went out of my comfort zone. I changed my job. As of early April, I was no longer a working member of the third place. I was no longer a CLC or a n MCM, or an OM. I was no longer a level 4 certified facilitator. I gave it all up. I resigned. And that, was a change so big, that I sometimes look back with doubt………even when I know that I made the right decision to move on. And then there was the farewell party. Toots, being herself, rallied my close buddies in putting up a surprise farewell event for me. And I was fooled. Actually, the only reason they were able to trick me was because of the fake farewell they gave me a week before the actual event. I was actually convinced that the surprise phase was beyond me, so I did not see this one coming. Naturally, I cried a river that night. Never had I felt so touched and appreciated by colleagues, partners, friends as I did that night.

And with a heavy heart, I moved on………

The other big change for me was moving into my own place. Yay! I did it! I have a home! I am now enjoying the space, the view and the feel of it. The feel of being home. Whatever that means. Hahaha. What it means is that I have to fork out more money to pay for it every month.

Joy….

And then there’s Neo. No, not the chosen one Neo, I mean the 1.6 Neo. Apparently, ( I’ve said this many times before) ‘sporty’ means ‘cramped space’. Who knew? Too bad I had to let the Vios go huh. Idiot. But hey, beggars can’t be choosers, so during the past 7 months, I have learned to appreciate this new black beauty of mine. Fancy a ride? Don’t worry, I don’t drive that fast, I am not a speed demon. I’m not, okay. I’m not.

Unfortunately, the year 2007 also holds a heart-breaking memory. On 30th December, one of my close friend, macha, lost her dad. You know, as much as you want to help, there isn’t much you can do in these circumstances. So I did what I could do. I made myself available by being with her. I hope it helped. I am so sorry for your loss macha. I hope time will heal your wounds and make you well again. And you know I’m here for you, whenever you need me.