This is the year that I decided to move to work in Australia on a more permanent basis. Making new friends, meeting new people and facing new challenges, haven't had a shortage of those this year - sort of a new beginning. It was not an easy decision, but I think it was important for me to have had the courage to make a decision and follow through with action. The process was made easier with the support of my friends and family - thank you everyone! I find that many people (myself included) are often lulled into complacency in life and sit on their hands with fear of change - often missing the many opportunities and experiences that pass by them. I think a little of this sense of comfort and complacency has once again got to me, and my new year's resolution will be to do more and wait less!!
And of course ... an exciting new addition to the family! Little Rhea Ayling! The whole family has gone goo goo gaa over this new bundle of joy! The addition of Rhea heralds a the dawn of a new generation. She is such a cute little thing. May the Lord's blessings be with her always and with Su Yen and Tim, to bring her up as a child of the Lord. Omg .. i'm officially Uncle Jason now -_-"
Rhea Ayling : You know you are cute :o). Can see she is going to be a heart breaker!Tonnes of congratulations to my many friends who have gotten hitched last year and also early this year! Sorry I wasn't able to attend all your weddings :( . Its come to a time where these things are almost weekly events 0_0! All the best - khoo, andrew, choon yau and su jin, ruoh jiin and kim hoe, and also congratulations to Oois for having Ooi Jr!!! "Saya cintai HL!! oops , it was "Saya cinta VI!" hehehehe. We will never let you forget that one :o) There are so many happy events this year, too many to recount so I might have missed some out but - you know that my congrats are with you :)
Ahh and for my tanahair Malaysia - what has the year held for you. "For a man to change it is monumental, for a country phenomenal" - something that came to my mind. That's just me being cynical. But thank god, some of my friends back home have said there have been some changes for the better, slowly but steadily. I really hope that it is true and not just an illusion put in place to garner more votes for the next election. Malaysia - show us that the phrase "Malaysia Boleh" is not just all talk.
2008 will also be well remembered as the year that Warren Buffet lost more then 30% of his wealth value. Even the great Sage of Omaha was caught out in the economic downturn, how many more average joes were done in. Coming into 2009, things are still uncertain and many people are still out of job. I pray that things will turn around in this new year and God be with all those in need.
Wow, haven't written so much in a while. Anyway more pictures to come after all these words in the next posts. Mum and Dad, love you guys and Happy New Year!
