Is it time to talk about resolutions since 2007 is just around the corner?
But first, what was my resolution for 2006?
To drive.
But did I eventually get behind the wheels in spite of having the licence for 3 and 1/2 years already?
No, I did not.
Hopeless me, I know.
To quote the husband, "What's the point of passing on the first try but you don't take to the wheels after that? Those who passed on their 2nd or 3rd tries are all expert drivers now. But you? Tsk Tsk."
Haha! Teruk seh me.
I shall therefore postpone the unaccomplished '06 resolution to 2007. Hehe!
But Hey I thought last Monday was a good delayed start though'. Had a 1-hour refresher course with my personal instructor, the husband! We cruised around my neighbourhood, ventured into a road we've never been before, which led us to the beach! And ahem, with me behind the wheels that is. Ahakz! Husband said I can drive but I need to better control my steering during U-turn and needless to say, more practice. Practice practice practice! So we have come to a decision that I shall have my twice a week driving lessons from the husband...yey! Save duit!
I'm not sure if I should write about this next thing...Hmmmm...Ok here goes...
During the last quarter of this year, I made a major, earth-shattering decision that sent shockwaves across the atlantic....yeah riiiiiiiiiggggghhhhhhhhhhhhhtttt.
It was STILL a little earth-shattering for most since it caused many a-jaw to drop, followed by a plethora of questions that came fast and furious with the over-the-weekend change. Actually, it wasn't exactly an over-the-weekend change. I've been thinking about it for some time and have been stocking up on the necessities for quite a while. Was waiting for the 'time'. Eventually, the 'time' came. And I am happy that I did it. :)
Friends, colleagues and even my own family members were very surprised. Almost everyone took some time to get used to the 'new' me. And eventually get-used to me, they did.. But hey I'm still me, the same ol' me. The same ol' me.
Therefore, 'Before 3 0' resolution - Checked.
This year has been an exceptionally incredibly challenging year for me too. An internal crisis within me, not with anyone else had to be overcome again and again and again. Thank you to my very supportive husband. Thank you to my very supportive family. Thank you to my very supportive friends.
I know in spite of these challenges, Allah will not lay on us a burden greater than what we can bear. With this greatest (thus far) test on me, I learnt to appreciate the people around me even more. I learnt to better appreciate things. I would also learn to truly appreciate this priceless wish should it be granted in the future. Insya Allah.
I know I will fall again (another multiple times perhaps?) in the near future for I am only human. But I hope to be able to stand up yet again. Patience is a virtue. These challenges serve as a reminder that everything that has been bestowed upon us comes from HIM. What we do not have could simply be blessings in disguise.
Hard work, patience and faith will keep us strong. Insya Allah...
May 2007 be a good year for one and all.. :)
-- tea's thoughts --
10:30 PM
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