A New Dawn

It is now, truly, stepping into the year of 2007. For the past one year many incidents had happenned that is history-book worthy, and many of us created history ourselves.

I, for one, had finally stepped into the working world. I worked as a part-timer in a shopping complex near my house, and it is not exactly what I desire. I felt precious time slipping away everyday when I was working there, half-wishing that I was doing something much more meaningful. Nevertheless, I had enjoyed, because I reap what I sow, and the results were more satisfying.

I've also learned how to drive, which also, it is not a easy as it seems. Driving a real car is hard; it almost as if I have to start learning how to walk properly again. But then again, after that I can managed a car, but still, when I have to face a test driver, My legs just gave way. I felt like an idiot, but a proud idiot, because I still pass the test, and currently practising how to drive once in a while in my mom's huge car.

I've finally left the uniform world, and step into a "corporate" higher level institution. Why do I say corporate? It is almost as if I was in a company. There is no such thing as unity in my group. All I see is competition. But I still managed to make a few friends, and sincerely I think I'm one of the luckiest people. All my friends, have been the people that I wanted to hang out with ever since I was small; those who do not detest me because of the way I look, and those who I can actually share my joys with. I know that there are many others in this campus, which I can't actually make any connection because what they think is different than mine, but still I love the challenge being in here. Everyone has different perspectives and different ideas, and I love to hear all of them.

I've became an important role in the family, being the first kid to enter a higher institution. My mom nags me more than before, contrary to belief that once one turns 18, one will get more freedom; I do get the freedom, but I get more lecture too. Maybe my mom is too worried and she wanted to change me so I can accept the fact that I'm going to adulthood. How much I want to tell her that I'm fine and do not worry so much. It seems she wanted to see my actions more than my words. Well, action speaks louder than words. I'll just have to prove to her this year that I'm okay with myself.

I also know how to deal with problems myself. I rarely seek the advice of anyone, be it friends or family. People might wonder why wouldn't I share with people of my woes or problems, but that is because I do not want anyone to get worried, plus, if I'm able to handle it myself, there is no need to give others the trouble. So to anyone that has been worried that I didn't share anything with them, I'm sorry, and thank you that you cared. If I felt helpless, I know that you guys are there for me. Thank you again.

As for what do I hope for this new year, I can't expect much. I just want to get better marks in semester 2, much better than semester 1. I also want to have a smooth ride in semester 3, then I can finally concentrate on having a Bachelor's Degree. I hope to be a journalist, but not a liberal journalist. I do not like being someone who is a party-goer, I've seen too much. I know sometimes I like the atmosphere, but I don't like being inside there for so many times. So I hope I can find something that suits me, travelling with just casual clothing, exploring new things. I love that kind of life, I love being free.

Let us all wish for a better beginning in the new year. Whatever that has happenned in 2006, it has already happenned. Cherish, or let go. As for the 2007, let us all create new histories for ourselves. Everyone, Happy New Year.

Thanks and good day.