it's finally a new year.. new beginnings.. 2007 was way too eventful but well I can't deny the fact that it's one of those learn-a-lot-and-grow-a-lot years.. I guess most importantly, all the events that took place have really humbled me.. they have really made me look within myself, look at myself from above, and basically just take a look at myself from all angles.. and look at the connection between me and the world.. and the relationship between me and God..

My fingers have learnt to hold things with a less tenacious grip.. as much as I try my best, I let God do the rest.. Letting go of the result and just focusing on the process of trying my best.. I've learnt to not become in thrall to my own ideals and demands..

2008 will soon go the way 2007 and every year before it has gone.. Time spent on earth is but a transient stop in our entire life.. Ubiquitous signs of difficulty and suffering peek from every corner of life.. but so does joy and happiness.. we're just not looking hard enough.. there is no insurmountable obstacle.. there would only be eyes that look but refuse to see, ears that hear but refuse to listen, and hearts that beat but refuse to open..

may we all have peace, good health and happiness in the new year.. as well as every other year to come..

Happy New Year!