“Happy New Year!” The time of the year when you leave behind 2009 and move forward to 2010. Looking back for me, 2009 has been one focused on continuing with my diploma studies and learning basketball. I can hardly recall a major turning point that took place that changed my life, besides basketball that Louis introduced to me early in the year. Since I started to learn basketball, today I am quite addicted to playing the sport. And each day I am still looking forward to be a better player.
In my social life, I have made little new friends in 2009. I have probably lost contact with more than I have made new one. Truthfully, it is hard nowadays to find friends online who are willing to be real life friends. Since I spent most of my time online at my computer that is how I try to make friends. Nevertheless, I did make many new friends if I am to consider all my neighbours who I play basketball with. Most significance improved friendships must be with my two closest friends today namely Brittany and Louis. Louis and I spent a lot of time together going to school and playing basketball. He has somewhat changed the way I dressed up, taught me basketball, changed my genre of music from Mandarin to English songs, and all the good eating times we spent together. There was little disagreement between us throughout the year. Disagreements that Brittany and I had plenty of. However it was through the storms we went through that brought us where and what we are today. We understood each other so much more and having to be patient with one another. Our friendship we have today is one of much mutual respect and understanding. I really hope I make more new friends in 2010 because I am one who enjoys having a lot of friends!
In my spiritual life, I have left my previous cell group for a long period of time. Still I do not have any intentions of joining back one. Nevertheless I am still going to church weekly with my mom. She has grown spiritual so much more than me. And I am glad she is because to see her much happier than before is a joy for me. I believe she is still praying and hoping for a miracle that one day God will heal her eyesight completely and that my whole family will be saved.
In my studies, I have improved on my overall GPA for last semester year. While half of the current semester is over, I am still putting hopes thatmy GPA will still increase. I want to score at least GPA3 or at least close to that. My current GPA stands at 2.76 though. However one thing I am not looking forward to will be the attachment period, where I have to join a company for about 3 months for my internship. I have not officially worked before (besides teaching in ITE) so I do not know what to expect in the working world.
Resolutions for 2010? I have none. Not as if that if I have any that I will do anything about it. Of course in those above areas I mentioned above are what I hope for. Otherwise it will be as usual whereby I will just take each day that comes along. I will turn 26 in 2 months time, definitely behind time of what a guy should be doing by my age. Slow in studies and relationship is what worries me the most. Because by the time I do graduate, where do I stand? Will there be that special someone ready to accept me? To be frank, these are questions that I often feared the most to even think about it.
At the end of the day, I want to thank God for I know He still has His plans for me! Thanks to my family and friends for supporting me through the year. Thanks to you who has been coming back to my blog! Once again, I want to wish you a very Happy New Year! May 2010 be a better one than 2009 for you!
Have you heard of Wendy’s fastfood chain? Made famous in US, now is in Singapore! They opened their first branch in the heart of Singapore at Raffles Quay. Just outside of the famous Lau Pa Sat eating place. I was quite reluctant to travel there to eat. Firstly because it was far, secondly the charges to park within that area, I knew it was going to be expensive. And finally I am not familiar with that place. But because Louis really wanted to try the food, I agreed. Finding the place was not too difficult with my road directory. Upon reaching the place, it was super crowded! Only two counters serving literally over 40 people in queue. Worst yet it was the busy lunch hour period when we arrived. We finally started to eat after ordering our food 20 minutes in queue.
We ordered the same 1/2 Pound Double Cheese Beef burger. After eating, I have to disagree with the critics I read about Wendy’s. This is probably the best beef burger I eaten. Better than McDonald’s Double Cheese burger and Burger King’s Double Swiss Mushroom burger. Wendy’s one is really thick and juicy. In fact each bite tastes better than the previous! The fries are huge and crispy. Probably the only not-too-fantastic side dish we ordered was the baked potato. It cost $3.20 for the cheese & cheese (“Yes, double cheese.”) baked potato, nothing that nice. However their frosted ice-cream is really nice! Also the best fastfood ice-cream I eaten! Crushed within the ice-cream were bits of M&M. Super nice! Our total bill came up to $19.00. Again I have to disagree with the critics of Wendy’s is being overpriced. I think the prices are alright because just yesterday, even my Burger King meal cost me $8.20. And I would rather pay to eat Wendy’s than Burger King. Probably the only downside now is that they only have one branch in Singapore. I will not travel back into town just to eat again. But if they do open a branch in a heartland area, I will surely eat again.
And that shall wrap up my final meal with Louis for 2009! Unlikely we will meet until the New Year to eat again.
And finally my last Sakae Sushi meal for 2009 was with… no other than my buddy Louis! This time round we dined in at Sakae’s branch near to us – Heartland Mall. Instead of only eating sushi, I ordered some food that he has not tried before. Such as Sakae’s very tasty Obinmushi, also known as teapot soup. Louis was wondering, “How nice can just a soup be?” The funny moment came when the teapot was served; he did not even know that the cup that is used to drink the soup is on top of the teapot. He thought it was part of the teapot itself. “Haha!” And when he took the first sip, “WOAH!” was his reaction. Never had he drink such tasty soup he mentioned. We also shared a bowl of beef udon and ordered ebi (prawn) tempura.
Look at their mouse, it is so cute! :) So that is all for my time dining in Sakae Sushi this year. I look forward to next year, January when I plan to maybe their Sakae Teppanyaki for the first time. Wonder how much it will cost me. May not be cheap I think.
“Haha!” Actually only two more presents I received. One was a singlet Brittany bought for me while she was in Perth having her holidays last week. While the other presents I received were from Jennie! A friend of mine I made in Facebook playing (fluff)Friends and Restaurant City. She actually bought Restaurant City items that can only be bought with cash. She bought me 5 jackpots and a reindeer. Worth up to 10USD. I am so thankful and amazed at how generous some people can be when it comes to giving. Especially giving to someone who is just an online friend. :)
Oh then the present I bought for Brittany was something from Sunflower! This plant that is so-called alive. Although it will not die, but when it touches water, the flowers will close. And after it dries up, it will open again. I found it quite nice and decided to buy it for her. Thankfully she is taking good care of the flowers. She was so afraid the flowers will die. “Haha!“
For now, I am still eagerly awaiting my belated Christmas presents from Lee Xiang & Christina from Malaysia! They said they bought something for me and I am still wondering what it is. Hopefully the present reaches me! The Phiten necklaces I bought for them had reached them.
Wishing you a very happy Merry Christmas! Amidst the giving of gifts, the excitement of children and the cooking of traditional dinners, it is easy to miss “the reason for the season”, the birth of God’s son, Jesus Christ. So… “Happy Birthday to our Saviour, Jesus!“
“Father God, When your precious Son became a tiny baby in a stable in Bethlehem in poverty and simplicity, you changed our world. As I imagine those surroundings, I join with the shepherds and the wise men in wonder and praise. I thank you for my material live, praise you for my spiritual lives, and trust in you for my eternal life. Amen!“
