Happy Rebound

As reluctant as I was to splurge on celebrations this past holiday season, I am rejoicing the New Year. I can't wait for all the new beginnings and exciting opportunities to emerge. 2007 for me ended at just about the worst time. I've been without a full-time job for longer than I'm comfortable with, which made me realize how the lack of a job I'm passionate about affects my ability to enjoy other things in life.

One of my New Year resolutions is to focus more on the positive side of things. So instead of lingering on the three months of zero productivity in 2007, I'll recap the things I did manage to check off the list:

• Got my third and final promotion at MPL, reaching an acceptable salary level at last
• Set foot in a total of 10 foreign cities between April and November—nine of which for the first time, not to mention realizing my long-awaited four-week trip to Europe
• Ate 10 hairy crabs
• Saw Tony Leung’s balls
• Completed level 5 French with a mark of 84% (though I've put lessons on hold for so long now I might have to retake it before moving up to the next level)
• Tasted the world’s best tiramisu, twice
• Reunited with three old friends, thanks to Facebook and amazing coincidences
• Mastered the drunken shrimp recipe

I almost always feel a little miserable at the turn of the year, because it means my birthday is not far away. While I’m perfectly fine with turning 29 in two weeks’ time, the mere thought of being so close to the big 3-0 gives me goose bumps. There’s much to be accomplished in the coming year.

2008 is a good time to put my chunky thighs to good use. My rebound from the bottom shall be one hell of a mighty one.