belated new year

7th January 2009.

im late for a week now. late of wishing Happy New Year for the had-come-and-passing 2009. i have read friends' posts about the new year - how and where they celebrated it. with whom they were celebrating. what are their resolutions for this year. and some included recaps of the year before.

anyway, it's never too late, right? i mean, come on - im just late by one week. so here it is:

HAPPY belated NEW YEAR 2009!

again, i didn't celebrate the new year this time. this new year, i almost forgot that it's the new beginning of 2009. truth to be told, i actually forgot what date it is today till my cursor accidentally skidded to the taskbar tray. i didn't go for any celebration cause Hubby was not feeling well. so i was busy running around, taking care of him where else others around me were running around busy to get themselves ready for the countdown. but i don't mind anyway. what's a New Year's celebration besides having to spend some ka-ching? nothing important i guess. like The Boss always says "important, but not urgent."

2008 had been very tough for me. life really tested me fully of my mental, physical, emotions and almost everything. i had learnt lots of hardships in life that im sure none of my friends have gone through. for those whom i can really call as friends, they would know how hard my 2008 had been. but im the type of person who sees almost everything in any positive ways. im glad that with the hardships i had gone through out the year, i can grow up more maturely, generally.

in 2008, i have learnt that:

#1. life is always about ups and downs. we can't be pampered and nurtured all the time. at one point, we should know how to live life. and i've learnt that. the word is independent.

#2. be careful with whom you open up your thoughts, feelings and secrets. some people (or should i say, even friends) might just not be the one whom you can trust. even family too.

#3. don't be so naive and innocent. or you'll never survive.

#4. when it comes to survival, we have to do whatever it takes to live. even playing with fire.

#5. there is no such taboo as "best-friends can't be couples". bullshit.

#6. always think positive, take one step at a time in life - and you'll make through it.

#7. always be proud of what you are - nothing is better and more significant in life other than what is inside of you.

#8. don't give a damn bout what people think or say bout you. it's not like they're the one who are going to feed your tummy or pay your expenses.

and i learnt lots more, but too much for words. and yes, i do have resolutions for this year.

in 2009, i wish (and plan!) to:

#1. generally, take a step forward in life - improve myself inside out.

#2. be more mature, but keep the youth in heart.

#3. save more money (Hubby, i know you're laughing at this but where there is a will, there is always a way)

#4. get a proper (and cheaper) and cosy place to stay.

#5. be more health cautious.

#6. get a car!

#7. spend less money on necessary stuff.

#8. stay out from major problems like before.

#9. (try) to have a make-over for myself - turn myself from a the most simple girl to someone who is simple but yet catchy. *giggles* but i doubt i can do that *sigh*

honestly, i dont really care what year has passed and what year is coming. cause for me, everyday is the same. what differentiates it is what we go through every single day. what we experience. and what we learn from the experiences. other than those, nothing is significant for me.