Here we are. We are on the first day of 2013!
Last night my family had new year celebration at our neighbour's house. We already reached my neighbour's house at 6.30pm (I brought along my book just in case I felt bored in the 5.5-hour-waiting-for-new year). Some conversations that were stuck to my mind:
1. I was sitting with my neighbour's daughter. She is 14 years old and she was my catechism kid. First, I asked her, "Which grade are you now?" (once you graduate, you forget how many years difference between you and the 'used-to-be-kids'). Then she asked me, "Oh Jie, you have graduated right? What are you working as now?" So I told her, "I'm a research assistant." Her next question is, "Is it related to psychology?" >.< Ooops, I don't know that a 14-year-old-"kid" even cares whether your job is related to your major or not. I said, "Yes", without further explanation.
2. Around 9pm, my twin-neighbours came. They are one year younger than me so I quickly approached them (happy to find similar-age-accompany). They are active in the Catholic youth group in our neighborhood and in their campus and they asked about what Catholic activity I join in Singapore and how the Catholic students' society in Singapore is like. Their Catholic students society in university in Indonesia even has choir!! Cool! We also shared our difficulties in recruiting people *sigh* and encouraged each other to keep our faith alive. There was one point when our conversation became more 'random' :P They asked me about "what books I've read this year" and "what movies I've watched". Hahaha. Then I was struck by the fact that I have not really read books for 'entertainment' this year. Hahaha.
3. Around 11pm, I felt bored and joined the aunties' group (my mom's and other aunties' group). Now the topic shifted to "life in Singapore". It's a good chance to clarify how life in Singapore is not a 'happily-ever-after' story, to clarify that I'm not under scholarship, but under tuition fee loan, and to clarify that "Yes, psychology needs research!". When they asked whether life in Singapore is good, the only thing I said was, "I can still go around at 11pm :P"
~ looking forward ~
Initially I thought it's very difficult to think of new year resolutions as a young professional. There is so much uncertainty till I don't dare to plan. However, after I found the link of spiritual new year's resolutions , I realized that yes...we still need new year's resolutions. Some people give up making resolutions because they feel that they always cannot fulfill them. Honestly speaking, I also still have difficulties fulfilling my new year's resolutions. This year I separate my resolutions/ promises and my target in various areas of my life. It might still be hard to fulfill my new year's 'promises', but it's a good reminder to separate the process and the result and to evaluate each day that passes by. At the end of the day, my work, my dreams, should lead everything to the glory of God.
Happy New Year!! :) May our eyes always gaze at Our Lord this year :) Amen.
Last night my family had new year celebration at our neighbour's house. We already reached my neighbour's house at 6.30pm (I brought along my book just in case I felt bored in the 5.5-hour-waiting-for-new year). Some conversations that were stuck to my mind:
1. I was sitting with my neighbour's daughter. She is 14 years old and she was my catechism kid. First, I asked her, "Which grade are you now?" (once you graduate, you forget how many years difference between you and the 'used-to-be-kids'). Then she asked me, "Oh Jie, you have graduated right? What are you working as now?" So I told her, "I'm a research assistant." Her next question is, "Is it related to psychology?" >.< Ooops, I don't know that a 14-year-old-"kid" even cares whether your job is related to your major or not. I said, "Yes", without further explanation.
2. Around 9pm, my twin-neighbours came. They are one year younger than me so I quickly approached them (happy to find similar-age-accompany). They are active in the Catholic youth group in our neighborhood and in their campus and they asked about what Catholic activity I join in Singapore and how the Catholic students' society in Singapore is like. Their Catholic students society in university in Indonesia even has choir!! Cool! We also shared our difficulties in recruiting people *sigh* and encouraged each other to keep our faith alive. There was one point when our conversation became more 'random' :P They asked me about "what books I've read this year" and "what movies I've watched". Hahaha. Then I was struck by the fact that I have not really read books for 'entertainment' this year. Hahaha.
3. Around 11pm, I felt bored and joined the aunties' group (my mom's and other aunties' group). Now the topic shifted to "life in Singapore". It's a good chance to clarify how life in Singapore is not a 'happily-ever-after' story, to clarify that I'm not under scholarship, but under tuition fee loan, and to clarify that "Yes, psychology needs research!". When they asked whether life in Singapore is good, the only thing I said was, "I can still go around at 11pm :P"
~ looking forward ~
Initially I thought it's very difficult to think of new year resolutions as a young professional. There is so much uncertainty till I don't dare to plan. However, after I found the link of spiritual new year's resolutions , I realized that yes...we still need new year's resolutions. Some people give up making resolutions because they feel that they always cannot fulfill them. Honestly speaking, I also still have difficulties fulfilling my new year's resolutions. This year I separate my resolutions/ promises and my target in various areas of my life. It might still be hard to fulfill my new year's 'promises', but it's a good reminder to separate the process and the result and to evaluate each day that passes by. At the end of the day, my work, my dreams, should lead everything to the glory of God.
Happy New Year!! :) May our eyes always gaze at Our Lord this year :) Amen.
Happy New Year, Da! All the best for the New Year, and for the resolutions. You're right. We need them, even though I failed in keeping most of mine last year.
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Happy New year, Dom Dom Dom! Hahaha, jiayou! Don't forget to write your resolutions :) (or you can share with us legion people in googledocs like what me and my best friends are doing hehehe)
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