Happy 2009!

As I begin to wind down to another year, I will take this time to rejoice in the friendships I have cultivated throughout the year and be thankful for my blessings.... for what I have been given, my families, my colleagues, health and happiness.

2008 will be a year that will not be forgotten easily, with unprecedented turmoil leading to unprecedented levels of stress. But it is only out of these ashes, the proverbial phoenix will arise. It is at times like this that the true meaning of friendship, fellowship and family becomes apparent. The trepidation and anxiety of losing a job I've held for 32 years still flashes within the recesses of my mind. I would have found it difficult to make it through this year without the dedication and support of all.

All in all, this has been an astounding year. It's a year I re-discovered spiritual closeness, embarked on a new journey of cell groups and Christian courses, excavated my culinary interests from years of neglect , found the true meaning of physical obsession (gym hopping of course, what were you thinking! ), fell headlong by default into the technology highway and into the world of blogging, facebook, MSN, and Skype….and many more lesser but nonetheless significant milestones and firsts in my life.

To my family...I love each and everyone of you to bits. There is no better gift that that I can possibly ask for other than the one I'm grateful and honored to call 'MY FAMILY'.

To my friends...You are God's angels sent to me, the sugar to my coffee, the cherry to my cake, the ponstan to my migraine, the kerang to my Char-Kway Teow, etc etc.

May Wan......signing off for the year. Happy 2009!