Happy Holidays

This is now my 100th post! I never thought it would be so hard for me to reach this far.
I have gotten my new phone and I have notified people my new number.

Our office is going to be closed starting tomorrow and we will be back on January 8. No blogging or net surfing for me for the next 2 1/2 weeks. I swear Dodo, my internet provider, is giving me grief! After 4 months they still haven't connected my ADSL at home. Hopefully, it will be connected before year end.

This year hasn't been so bad compared to previous years. I don't find myself urging the days to go faster and fervently wishing the year to be over. The changes in my life this year has helped me grow, become more independent and be proud of my accomplishments. I still have a lot of dreams that I want to happen and this year somehow feels like I'm heading in the right direction.

Work - I have transferred to a more organized firm where there is a feeling of friendship and working together to make something great. There is stress to be felt during the busy periods but not the type of stress that haunts you even when you're at home. I like my workmates and I'm starting to make friends. I can actually see myself stay here for quite awhile, which is a good thing since I have moved jobs far too many times in the past 2 years.

Love - This part of my life has been pretty quiet. There were some ripples this year, but no major drama. I don't think I will be able to handle major upheaval in this area any time soon. I'm quite happy enjoying the single life and living vicariously through my friends. With all the things happening to everyone's love life, this year was my turn to be the moral support and listener.

Geography - I have moved out of my the Gold Coast and I am now renting a house with a friend in Brisbane. I like living nearer the city and being close to other friends.

Career - CPA is the path I have chosen to finish in the next 2 and a half years. The first exam is over and I was so happy that I passed. Distance learning is a bit difficult to manage especially for someone like me who gets hit with laziness from time to time. I'm hoping that next year I will be able to discipline myself to stick to a study schedule and not cram so much in the final week.

Friendships - This part of my life never lets me down. I'm always thankful for my friends who make me smile, laugh and cry. I really would e lost without them.

Family - Aside from my Dada passing away this year, there has been no change with my family. This is actually a good thing in my point of view, because when it comes to my family change usually means me being angry for a really long time.

Life in general - With all the changes this year, my life has been better. I take more time to be with my friends and enjoy their company. Work does not occupy my every waking moment. I have more time for mysely to read, relax, exercise, think and analyze events, moments or thoughts that have made an impact on me. I have learned to slow down and not rush through everyday without accomplishing anything. The "clutter" is mostly gone and the things that matter are the only ones that occupy my time. Silliness and foolishness happen a lot more than it used to and it's great!

Anyway, Happy Holidays to everybody! I hope everyone has a good time and be safe during the New Year. Mwah!