Bye 06, HeLLoOooo 07!!

The best way to start 2007 (for me) is to do a recap of my 2006. I can't think of a better way to do it other than a pictorial way coupled with words.

I started 2006 with resolutions (according to the CRESH model):

- In Career
With a career change, I resoluted that I want to work hard in learning the ropes of this new career. Also, I prayed and hoped that by the end of 2006, I would have more or less stabilized myself in the new environment.

- In Relationship
I resoluted to build better and more biblical relationships with existing friends and also new friends. I also want to enlarge my heart so that I can be of service to people that's around me.

At the same time, I resoluted that I will take 2006 to let go/healed of my past relationships.

- In Economics
Heeee.. I did not think much about Economics last year. When I started 2006, I really had no idea how my career will be like. First 3 months, I was an intern trying to complete my Grad Dip.

- In Spiritual
Spiritually, I resoluted to be more consistent with meeting up my sheeps. Also, I resoluted to read one book per month. Not forgetting, to do my QT regularly.

- In Health
To keep a healthy lifestyle. To exercise regularly.

There are a few other personal resolutions that I have written out but I shan't share it out here. In reflection, I can see how helpful making resolutions have been to me. Each time I get out of the borders, the resolutions are there to gently pull me back into it. I have fulfilled about a good 90-95% of what I resoluted to do.

In 2007, I resolute not to procrastinate. In the area of work, I really hope that I can try to complete what I want to do for that day within THAT day. In 2006, I felt that my personal life kinda came to a halt while I was trying to juggle things at work. Work, in 2006, took up such a GREAT part of my life. (Hee.. For a start, I used my 2 days of holiday to stay at home to finished what I did not complete at work. And also to plan how I want my working style to be like!) Honestly, I think I am really very blessed to be in an organization which I really love and a career that I can call a calling. I do not wish to take it for granted.

In relationships, I really hope to be a better daughter which I think I have not been in 2006. Towards others, whether clients or friends, I can be patient. However, towards family, I have to admit that I have not been very patient. Also, as I felt "set free" in 2006, in 2007, I am looking forward to really praying for a lifetime partner. *grinz*

Spiritually, I really want to be closer to God. I want to hear that voice that speaks to me. One thing I lacked in 2006 is a quality QT with God. Yes.. I do read the bible but sometimes, being so tired out, I sometimes only read but did not digest. In 2007, I resolute to set aside time. I remember Ps Wilson once said - Set aside time for God. If you can set aside time for friends, do the same for God. If your meeting place and time is your room and 11pm, be home by 10pm so that you can be prepared to meet God!

Also, coupled with building good relationships with people and friends, I want to be more bold in the area of Evax. Gosh.. I am sometimes SO lack of courage!

Health-wise.. I think I have more than fulfilled what I set out to do in 2006. I exercised more regularly than ever. Kudos to all my colleagues! Nope.. I didn't exactly exercise with them but we motivate each other to do so. I felt that exercising is really all about discipline. When I first went to Pulau Ubin with my colleagues, I have to pushed my bike up the slope. When I went night cycling with my colleagues, I still have to push my bike up the gentle slope. In the midst of the cycling trips, I took up running and continued to be consistent with my swimming. Somewhere late of the year, I noticed that when I was cycling in Ubin, I do not have to push my bike anymore. Not being proud here but I notice how similar this analogy is as compared to my spiritual health - To be consistent and to be disciplined so as to reap results. I resolute to continue to be disciplined! (For a start, I will be jogging alternate Saturdays with my friend at ECP. SET!)

In general, I resolute not to be a mediocre. To excel in what I am doing. To not settle for less.

My 2006... In pictures... :)

With Beyond...

With Ministry...

With Caregroup...

With friends...

With Family...

Yupz... My 2006 life in a nutshell. I am so excited for 2007 because I know that if I ask according to God's will, He WILL give. And I also know that God has a FABULOUS plan for me because all children of God are in plans that prosper us - NEVER to harm us!

BYE 06!! HeLLoOooo 07!!