New Year's Eve Reflections

There's a few more hours left before 2009 hits. All in all, 2008 had been a pretty good year. I have few regrets. Things went generally well for me and somehow, by God's grace, I was able to achieve the goals I had set for myself around this time 365 days ago.

First of all, I graduated cum laude in our batch. After that, I took the Nursing Licensure Exam and bagged the Top 9 spot (along with 30 or so other people). Hmmm... I was actually aiming for the Top 1 spot but hey, I'm not complaining. And... I started my first year of medicine. Yey!

I've met new friends and found that graduation didn't keep my old ones away. Our teacher was right. College friends are forever.

My family situation went from bad to worse but we're still somehow glued together. But there's always grace for the moment and whatever may happen, especially in the near future... well... I know we'll survive somehow.

I became an athlete (track & field) for the very first time (for our Intramurals and Medlympics) and bagged a couple of silver and bronze medals. Not bad for a first timer, I must say. It was all for the jersey. I never owned a jersey before. I was really proud of myself. Not in a sinful way, of course. It's just that I seldom go out of my comfort zone and joining a sport competition, which has never been my area of expertise, is one step away.

As for lovelife, well... not much improvement in that area and my heart got a bit dented. Oh, well. Live, love and learn.

I'm hopeful for 2009. I believe great things will come my way and beautiful things will happen. I might even meet the love of my life.

There are dark clouds looming (long story) but as I said, I'm hopeful that things will turn out for the better. And if they don't, well then. I'll brave out the storm. Life is always beautiful.

I'm never really good at keeping New Year Resolutions. But it doesn't hurt to have any. So for 2009, I sincerely hope to be a better person. I'll be more gutsy. I refuse to remain a doormat and a wallflower. I'll take more risks. I'll laugh more, love more.

I'll take the extra steps and be extraordinary.

I'll be the best in my class. I'm not sure if this newfound resolution will be enough to salvage my grades. But maybe if I try my hardest, push myself against the limits, I just might retain my scholarship.

I'll be more passionate for the things I love. And I hope to be a better Christian. My relationship with Jesus is kind of shaky right now. Most of the times, I hardly hear Him... hardly know Him... But with His help, I know I'll get out of this spiritual rut.

My lovelife is something I can't do anything about. If he comes, he comes. If he doesn't, then I'll wait. I still believe in God's perfect timing. But really, he's taking too long. Still, I'm hopeful.

So that's it for now.

Happy New Year, everyone.