The year in review.
ヽ@(^ェ^*)@ノ☆.。.:*・゜☆HAPPY NEW YEAR☆゜・*:.。.☆ヽ@(*^ェ^)@ノ
2008 was, in many ways, a year of change. Change, change, change. Very Obama, no?
Changed perspective on life, changed home life, changed study habits, changed wardrobe (YES), changed eating habits, more independence, more feeling.
January
I don't even remember what happened one year ago. I know I spent New Year crying and chatting online. NCMH duty during this month.
February
Spiritual and emotional redirection. Learned to let go. Saw Ava again after...three years? ;_; And if it wasn't for that party at Fish & Co, I would've missed getting the chance to meet all these great people.
March
Realized that things out of your control are not worth stressing over and that you can get along even if you seriously don't.
April
Massive bonding with Ava online. Realized I was falling in love and denial is not an effective coping mechanism.
May
Got Hong Kong residency card. Started commuting daily.
June
Start of senior year. Lord help us.
July
Immersion. Lord, have mercy. Realized how frail my grandparents are. Funny how these things just hit you, really. Massive issues over what to do with myself after June 2009 is over. Choices, choices. Nightmarish month of 2008, both literally and figuratively.
August
First case presentation in front of so many people. The first time I ever proposed...kidding. Admitted everything to Timmy over peppermint tea amidst a storm in the most chaotic, humorous way possible despite five days planning. The happiest day of my life. 08.20.08.
September
Jonat's birthday celebration. First time to celebrate a monthsary. Possibly the happiest month of the year, tied with December. Avatar.
October
Thesis proposal with the three-day overhauled thesis. Rollercoaster, lots of highs and lows and realizing how interconnected people are. Took a long hard look at how little by little, God has been tweaking me since freshman year. Team Fire, team fire. Also cleaned out half the house. ♥
November
Elective! Confirmed love of scrub suits and funny-looking torture instruments. Twilight and fire exits.
December
For the first time in a very long time (8 years to be exact), we celebrated Christmas with Dad. This is also the first Christmas. Team Fire Bonfest!
I'm sure I've forgotten many events, both. I know though, that even if I fail to recall them right now, they're there, ingrained in my heart, molding what I am and what I will be for the years to come.
As of January 3, 2009...seventy six days to go until grad!