happy happy new year!

well, its the time again to get used to writing dates for 09 instead of 08. and 365 days more before you can say the above phrase again [exception to the chinese calendar.]

and since it's a new year, i shall not blog about the past today, including yesterday. so this morning, when it really hit the year 2009, i was alone. not that i wanted to be, but circumstances permitted me to only be with loved ones 10 mins after. but i guess 2009 made me feel a little different, like happier. maybe because i did something i thought might be one of my resolutions for this year. i wished happy new year to two couples who were complete strangers as i walked past them on the pavement as the fireworks were blasting away behind the buildings. happy happy (: and then i arrive home tired, but to a whole table full of food [malaysian snacks, but food nonetheless] and wished my parents happy new year after not seeing them for about 4 days?

so..resolutions for 2009, which i really hope i can keep up for more than a week, since some are probably repeated for the past 5 years or so..

1) Be more outgoing/outspoken, have the courage to speak up and not keep silent/speak my mind.

2) Turn my lists into actions as soon as possible! [since i always make lists of things to do, but i don't follow them exactly.]

3) Increase my concentration span by sheer will.

4) Decrease procrastinations and push aside distractions that will cause lazy-procrastinations.

5) Be nice. or at least decrease the number of harsh-sounding words coming out of my mouth even if i'm pissed, joking, or sacarstic.

6) Give my all for hockey, both NJ and Crescent, to improve skills and physical, recruiting team members & igniting passion in the team.

7) Spend money wisely, and think about investments, the recession, & the cost of baking school each time i am about to shop impulsively.

8) Don't speculate/assume things too quickly. Assess and analyze.

9) Don't think  too much/too long. it builds up stress and pimples.

10) Follow the above resolutions to the best of my ability at all costs!

i hope everyone enjoys the new year ahead with loved ones [or go find new ones to love XD ] and try your best to stick to your resolutions!