As I Bid Goodbye to 2009
I remember the enthusiasm for the New Year kicking in during Christmas. Everyone could not wait for this year to be over because it was already too much to handle. This year, I believe, greatly challenged all of us mentally, spiritually, emotionally and physically. There were far too many tragedies, sudden deaths and other vengeful acts. The year tried to milk us of all our worth but you know what? It failed to do so.
When the world seemed to come down upon us, we all learned how to look within ourselves. As we did, we discovered that we are capable of standing up and facing what the world tries to slap us with. We discovered how our actions, though seemingly small, and voices, which we thought were always unheard, could actually make all the difference. As cheesy as it may sound, we helped each other out. We rekindled in each other a sense of hope.
The optimism is very evident. From Facebook statuses, tweets and blog entries, it is quite easy to tell that everyone, though bruised, has chosen to stand up, dust off the dirt and move along.
This year would have not been a decent one for me had it not been for the wonderful people in life. To my family, friends, fellow dancers and colleagues, you have all inspired me greatly in ways more than one. I pray that you all have a splendid new year because you deserve it. I pray that God will bless you with love, strength, hope, faith, happiness and good fortune. I pray that He will shower you with opportunities that will build your character and mold you into the person of greatness you were destined to be.
As I end the last and one of the few entries I wrote this year (I think I should go back to journal writing come 2010), I would again like to thank you and tell you that I love you with all my heart. I feel beyond blessed and privileged to be welcoming and celebrating 2010 with you.
Have a blessed New Year everyone!
When the world seemed to come down upon us, we all learned how to look within ourselves. As we did, we discovered that we are capable of standing up and facing what the world tries to slap us with. We discovered how our actions, though seemingly small, and voices, which we thought were always unheard, could actually make all the difference. As cheesy as it may sound, we helped each other out. We rekindled in each other a sense of hope.
The optimism is very evident. From Facebook statuses, tweets and blog entries, it is quite easy to tell that everyone, though bruised, has chosen to stand up, dust off the dirt and move along.
This year would have not been a decent one for me had it not been for the wonderful people in life. To my family, friends, fellow dancers and colleagues, you have all inspired me greatly in ways more than one. I pray that you all have a splendid new year because you deserve it. I pray that God will bless you with love, strength, hope, faith, happiness and good fortune. I pray that He will shower you with opportunities that will build your character and mold you into the person of greatness you were destined to be.
As I end the last and one of the few entries I wrote this year (I think I should go back to journal writing come 2010), I would again like to thank you and tell you that I love you with all my heart. I feel beyond blessed and privileged to be welcoming and celebrating 2010 with you.
Have a blessed New Year everyone!