On the last day of 2008, I had my packet dinner of cutlet chicken rice at home. Thinking back, I think 2008 has been a very challenging year for me. For one, I celebrate my next step in life at 30.
On the career side, I was promoted to Senior IT engineer and during the same time, my manager and colleague left the team. On what grounds they left, I think the real reasons are best left unsaid. With their departure, I also have to take over an outstanding project in my overseas plant and it consumes the better part of my 4th quarter of 2008 from Sept onwards... I was traveling in and out of Malaysia and waking early to hike a ride into JB on my colleague's car. For that I am grateful for my colleague's grace.
On my love life, things look pretty much the same as usual. Guess I am still shy deep down and though I know that age is catching up, I think my effort during this time is best spend on other more pressing issues than looking for love. If it comes, I will grab it... if not, i will let it be for now. I now keep posting items on www.okcupid.com and getting to know some friends.
On my investment side, things took a dramatic turn as I was back stab by my stock broker. Despite earlier agreeing to a monthly settlement for my outstanding stock payments, the firm (I will not name here for obvious reasons) threaten to sue me. Thanks to my finance director, I was able to understand the rights I have as an individual and what the firm really can do to me( they can do nothing since the amount is less than S$5k). In any case, I have since cleared the debt and learned much from this incident.
On my Finance side, I managed to keep my debt level low and keep at bay using my credit cards to purchase worthless items like PC, notebook and other electronic gadgets. I also managed to clear my study loan (which i took for my Linux course) and that free up some funds for me to do other items. As of today, my balance sheet in my accounts are still strong so my business plan is working as planned. With the financial storm still going very strong, guess I count myself lucky to be still working and drawing a healthy salary.
On spiritual side, things has somehow stop... I am now not attending any church but still keeps my faith in HIM. Guess as i grow older, I look things from another prespective.
So what my plans for 2009? Still too early to pen down. Let this be the last entry for 2008 as a summary to what has happened
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