2007.

Reflections.

So long, so quickly, the year went by. For me, 2007 would be one of those years that I will never forget. Its the year where:

• Moved to Sydney as an international student. New place, new people, new life. The experience has been priceless.
  

• Joined the Hillsong family. Its been more than a blessing to be with them. There is such abundance when you are attached to something much greater than yourself.
  

• Overloaded my first semester here with 5 subjects, and it has been my best semester academically ever.

• I found you, something I never thought could happen once before. Thank you for allowing me to hope again, even when hope always comes with a price.

• Jelly and Janggut came to Sydney. The joy of meeting up with people from back home. The excitement that flows from my soul as stories are told. It assures me where my heart is.

• Turned 21. The year they all talk about was not as drastic as they claim it to be. But its official, I am a young adult. Cheers to this time frame and all that it brings.
  

• Dad left for Singapore. Although I cannot really feel the impact as I am away. I believe the move was significant, we are growing as a family, more than ever before.

• Finished university. I am done with my life as a student. The next steps are crucial as I steer towards the right direction. I choose to head north.

• Spent Christmas away from home for the first time. It was different, yet enjoyable, thanks to great company. We did not open our presents together this year.

• That goodbye was for real. Can we say hello?

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It has been an amazing year, with many ups and downs. The final joy of being a student. Many look back at the days where they studied abroad, and say that it was the best of times. I am believing that,


The best is yet to come.


2008 is going to be phenomenal year, where growth exceeds beyond my capacity of thought. The season of the working world as they say, it would be the year where I find my passion meeting my abilities.



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"Men go abroad to wonder at the heights of mountains, at the huge waves of the sea, at the long courses of the rivers, at the vast compass of the ocean, at the circular motion of the stars, and they pass by themselves without wondering."

- Augustine.

For the times when I wondered through the busy streets and could not find me. Thank You for pointing me in the right direction.

For the times when I was alone and in pain, where I could not see the end to the night. Thank You for being beside me.

For the times when I could not bring myself to accept who I am and all my imperfections. Thank You for loving me anyways.



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Still deciding where I shall go for one of the world's greatest events.


To everyone, may 2008 be the best year of your life just yet.




The 12 Tenets I want to live by.