Dear Self,
It seems that 2009 passed by faster than 2008! How is that possible? But this feeling does exist. Perhaps Í am more acutely aware of how precious is time?
There had been so many unexpected happenings. Some made the year memorable while others made it a dread. But when one is down... there is no way but up. The feelings of disappoinment makes one bitter with life and I learnt a way to overcome that. i.e. Manage Your Expectations. I can never be too optimistic anymore- Expect Nothing and Nothing Will Disappointment you.
This 2009, I sure did accomplished some serious damage while on unexpected holidays! It was never in the plan to go Taiwan but I did. It was never in the plan to go Japan... But I Did. I am happy to say that I did it On My Own. I earned and saved what I could and go where I wanted. Stuff that you earned just taste sweeter.
This year, I discovered the word "Branded". I lusted after branded bags especially. I splurged on Kate Spade and Coach and Blue Label. But with my limited budget... the items I got are the ones that the shops are trying to offload and when the shops are trying to offload... there has got to be a damm good reason. Most of the bags Í've got are casual bags with NO zippers! Very easy for the pickpocket to target!! BUT I love them all the same.
Simultanously, I discovered "Quality n Style". I used to love to buy cheap clothes which has short life span. As I discovered the Branded, Qaulity seems to come hand in hand. I am slowly replacing my wadrobe with afforadable quality. I am also replacing my wadrobe with as much individual style as possible thanks to my addiction to foreign magazines. They make fashion fun & I want to be a part of it.
And for that reason, I had almost turned into a compulsive shopper who can't escape the lure of SALE. I can gaurantee that if there is a good sale... i HAVE to be there if only just to take a Look. This year has got to the year I've shopped the most so far.
This year... I've really had a lot. I had a lot of comsumerism and materialism. I had disappointments, uncertainties, fun, joy, laughter and a damm lot of good food.
Next year- year 2010. I will just take things one step at a time. My optimism and foolishness has decreased with age and experiences in life. & I am glad. They are gone for a reason.
Year 2010- I wasn't anticipating you. In fact, I kinda dread you. I don't know what you will bring and I don't know if I will be able to handle you. Hence, I will be clinging onto my new-found mantra for dear life. My sixth sense says it will be a crazy ride though :)