going 2005 with a bang!
Waking up to a new year, sure brings with it new hope and promises. Out with the old, in with the new? Maybe...but still, there has to be a closure somewhere. Not that i have any unfinished business in 2004, its more like i am not done with planning for the new year ahead. I started out getting all excited with what 2005 will hold, but it failed to gather impetus and now i am left with unfinished plans. You know how it is with life in ns, it just saps you of any energy to do serious work.
2004 had truly been an eventful year of epic proportions. There were so many milestones and life-changing happenings that 2004 heralded. In as much as i would quickly want to move ahead, there are certain things i need to put into correct perspective. This is pertinent to my current situation in life. One of the most important events would be my ORDing. Is it gonna be a time of much rejoicing as i step out of my greens into the civilised world i once knew, but have not really got the chance to savour in the last 2 years? Well, i guess in as much as there should be rejoicing over my knew found freedom, amongst under feelings such as anticipation of what holds for me in life after national service. It would also be one of apprehension, but not one too negative an extent. Really, there is much i can look forward to, this year. However, the question now, is how do i handle this sudden freedom away from any known form of regimentation experienced during time in the army? Some of the things i can look forward to, first and foremost would be my overseas university experience. Yes, i choose to use the word 'experience', as i foresee its gonna be one 'helluva' experience( at least i am totally optimistic 'bout it).
From now till semester starts in July, i would have a couple of months of a certain uninhibited feel. In short, i would have the luxury of time to pursue things that i would otherwise not have time for during NS. There are lots to do. More importantly, i would find a job not so much to upkeep a lifestyle (i'm very practical), but to be financially sound. I am pretty low maintenance for now, but when i am gone for tertiary studies things would be different. This is taking into account the slightly stronger aussie dollar against the sing, and studying overseas: i get no subsidy from the government whatsoever, hence, higher school fees for an asian boy. Therefore, my objective is to get as much savings from my job. On the job experience, is secondary for now at least.
Besides keeping myself financially stable- tangible aspect, i would also need to fulfill the immaterial aspects of life- the intangibles. I would term it: 'nourishment of the soul,' or simply food for the soul. I would like to write as much as possible. The civilised world as such, gives me more things to be inspired about, and when inspired, i hope to translate that inspiration into writing. Besides finding joy and fulfillment in my writings, i also would like also to pursue my hobby; photography, more actively. That means being more involved in the photographic scene, keeping abreast with issues of the day.
A couple of months before school starts does not seem a long time when there is so much to do. In actuality, its so much to do, so little time. Therefore, i need to seize the day; seize the pleasures of the moment bearing in mind the concerns of the future.
Cheers to a fulfilling 2005!
2004 had truly been an eventful year of epic proportions. There were so many milestones and life-changing happenings that 2004 heralded. In as much as i would quickly want to move ahead, there are certain things i need to put into correct perspective. This is pertinent to my current situation in life. One of the most important events would be my ORDing. Is it gonna be a time of much rejoicing as i step out of my greens into the civilised world i once knew, but have not really got the chance to savour in the last 2 years? Well, i guess in as much as there should be rejoicing over my knew found freedom, amongst under feelings such as anticipation of what holds for me in life after national service. It would also be one of apprehension, but not one too negative an extent. Really, there is much i can look forward to, this year. However, the question now, is how do i handle this sudden freedom away from any known form of regimentation experienced during time in the army? Some of the things i can look forward to, first and foremost would be my overseas university experience. Yes, i choose to use the word 'experience', as i foresee its gonna be one 'helluva' experience( at least i am totally optimistic 'bout it).
From now till semester starts in July, i would have a couple of months of a certain uninhibited feel. In short, i would have the luxury of time to pursue things that i would otherwise not have time for during NS. There are lots to do. More importantly, i would find a job not so much to upkeep a lifestyle (i'm very practical), but to be financially sound. I am pretty low maintenance for now, but when i am gone for tertiary studies things would be different. This is taking into account the slightly stronger aussie dollar against the sing, and studying overseas: i get no subsidy from the government whatsoever, hence, higher school fees for an asian boy. Therefore, my objective is to get as much savings from my job. On the job experience, is secondary for now at least.
Besides keeping myself financially stable- tangible aspect, i would also need to fulfill the immaterial aspects of life- the intangibles. I would term it: 'nourishment of the soul,' or simply food for the soul. I would like to write as much as possible. The civilised world as such, gives me more things to be inspired about, and when inspired, i hope to translate that inspiration into writing. Besides finding joy and fulfillment in my writings, i also would like also to pursue my hobby; photography, more actively. That means being more involved in the photographic scene, keeping abreast with issues of the day.
A couple of months before school starts does not seem a long time when there is so much to do. In actuality, its so much to do, so little time. Therefore, i need to seize the day; seize the pleasures of the moment bearing in mind the concerns of the future.
Cheers to a fulfilling 2005!
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