2013

Welcome 2013!

Wow! What a memorable 2012. A year full of ups and downs. It's never a perfect year. But it was a year full of new beginnings, continuing anguish, and opportunies to rise out of continuing and unexpected challenges.

Everyone has financial issues. I'm no exception. It's funny how some people continue to whine about  their finances yet they are well off. The way I see it, the more one makes, the more one's tastes become expensive and luxurious. So, instead of looking at the dollar menu at Mcdonalds, our roving goes to the regular combo meals on the main center menu. But in the end we have to be responsible for our actions. We just have the will to do something about it. And 2013 is the year where I do something about it.

I met a lot of new friends and acquaintances in 2012. A bit surprising for me since I thought that at this age, you will never meet friends anymore. There comes a time when you are stuck with the friends you've had for years since meeting new friends requires your time and effort to connect. Yet I am surprised that I can still sustain and develop new friendships and relationships. Facebook helps a lot. Of course, not everyone can be your friends. No matter how hard you try, it's just that you will always rub certain people the wrong way. For that, I just have to let go and be really good friends to those who value who I am. I do believe that God puts people in your life for a purpose. The purpose? I'll never know. I'm glad to have formed a band. So honored to be a board member for an Asian civic group. Rejuvenated that I am able to do 2 things that makes me happy and fulfilled; being a DJ and playing bass for several bands. And I will strive to be much more better at these two this year.

I'm happy that I am still with my girlfriend of 1.5 years. A difficult and trying relationship granted that is a very long distance relationship. A lot of friends has advised me, in jest and full seriousness and concern, that I should look for someone close or in the same zip code as I live. But I just cannot end this on that reason alone. I cannot turn my back just because someone is far. I have to give it a chance to thrive and grow. It's only fair for me and her.

I found a new respect, joy and fondness for the sport of Dragonboat. I joined the MotivAsians Team that raced last September. Although, we did not place in the top 3, it reinvigorated the team sport spirit in me. It also provided me with some good workouts. It did took away a lot for free time from me since it required a weekly practice commitment. But I have to give it my all if I am to start doing something. And so, I had fun. I met a lot more new friends. With that, I look forward to 2013 and doing better and placing higher in this year's races.

I only have 3 resolutions; Be on time, go to church on sundays, and work out constantly. Simple resolutions that are very achievable.

I thank God that my health is holding up. For a diabetic, I am doing good. I need to be 100% diligent with my meds since I do forget to take it every once in awhile. I just pray that ED does not dawn on me until my later years. I am still single and am still looking forward to having kids.

I look forward to a prosperous 2013; financially, physically, emotionally, and physically.