It is the last few hours of 2008. 2008 has come along with its ups and downs. I guess it is appropriate to reflect on the year that is about to pass.

Family
The first four months of 2008 was really tough when the bad news hit us, my beloved granny was diagnosed with colon cancer. I could not accept the fact that why would such a kind-hearted lady be diagnosed with this terminal illness. It was really torturous for her to go through an operation at her old age. We hid the truth from her, telling her is a minor operation. It was a risky operation and we all had to prepare for the worst.

That period of emotional struggle had landed me to weep every night. She looked so weak in ICU after the operation, my heart is in pain seeing her in this state. The to-and-fro to hospital every night after work had drained me. Mom was away from home for 2 months to look after granny, i was depressed. I miss mom, i miss granny. The recovery process was long but granny's determination was strong to live on. She needs to go through chemotheraphy to prevent the relapse of the cancer cells. We did not agree on the chemotheraphy, the treatment is too strong for her age. We do not want to see her suffer, i hope this the best choice afterall.

On a happier note, our statues had promoted with the birth of my niece, hui en.



Little joy in our family =) Never fail to bring a smile to us.

Friends
My close circle of friends remained the same, i grew closer to some while drifted away from others. It's sad but i guess that's just the way life is. People come and go, and as we become older, the quality of our friends matter more than the quantity. Not all my friends can be around when i need them but i know i can turn to anyone of them anytime i need to. I have a good mix of girlfriends as well as a couple of close guys friends whom i can talk to about anything (you know who you are!), and i'am very thankful to have them in my life.

Happy events - ROM of my sweets!


Weiting's ROM. Who's next? =D

Followed by Shi ying's ROM

Sweet isn't it? The wedding ring pillow is custom-made with their significant


Feeling happy for my dear sweet!

May all my sweets stay blissful and love-ly always. Looking forward to attend their actual BIG day in 2009 =)

Myself

April 08 - My 1 year employment with the bank (could not believe i survive more than a year and counting!)

July 08 - My 2 weeks of block leave travelled to KL, Genting and Bangkok.

Oct 08 - Signed up for Standard Chartered 10km run. 2 months time was left for the run, did train for that. On occasion nights, would meet up with miss quack to go to jurong stadium for a run. It feels really good to exercise, felt happier, to de-stress after a hard day work.


Dec 08 - The actual day of the run



Us before the run

I felt a sense of achievement upon completing the race. Everyone was cheering upon the finishing line, that makes you motivated to cross the finish line as fast as possible.


Us with our medals! Happy faces!

The city hall area was flooded with runners wearing the same standard chartered singlet, what a scene! Took a bus back home, went into deep concussion through the long journey ride.

Back home, i saw a love-ly ice cream cake awaiting for me =)

With courtesy from my eldest brother. A pizza hut delivery meal with my favourite drumlets, big ang pow from him and a sponsored batam trip! What else can i ask for? I felt pampered. Birthday song was sang and i made a wish.

The night before the run, had celebrated my birthday in villa bali with my sweets. Followed by batam trip on 08 December. 10 December was a surprise birthday celebration organized by sim. I appreciate his efforts for the gathering, i know it is not easy. It was held at the glass house, fish & co. I was really happy to spent my special day with the company of my loved ones.

When you lose something, you gain something. Through life's valuable lessons, you will grow. We all learn in someway.

Happy new year my sweets. May rosy days be ahead for all of you! There are many things for me to look forward in 2009! I want to acheive and i hope i can.