the yearender

2008 was a special year in so many ways.

i.two days off
it began with the introduction of the two-days-off scheme, for one, which allowed more time for chores like cleaning the bathroom and doing the laundry and all that AND having a relationship at the same time *g*

ii.an attempt to quit a habit
also this marks the first year that i actually spent the greater part of the year without cigarettes. i mean, since 2001, which was the year i first acquired the habit. i admit that the effort has not been through and through flawless, but all in all it was a pretty good try. couldn't have done it without the girlfriend's support and strict supervision though. and of course, the cooperation of friends mwahmwah.

iii.a heavier task
this year has also seen a promotion of sorts. looking back, a part of me still thinks that i'm way too young for all this adult shiz but hey someone's got to step up, and for the most part, 2008 has been all about stepping up. i won't deny, on the work front, things have been stressful, the days have been longer, and there were a lot of times i found myself with just too much to deal with. standing here though at the edge of the year and reviewing my thoroughly used and abused planner, i just can't help but ask myself -- how the fuck did i get past all that? trust me, the feeling is sublime. and honestly, 2009, i'd do it again for you if i have to.

(or maybe not.)

iv.this year i...
got published in a very gay manner. got mistaken for a panda. discovered veronica mars. got wheedled into surfing *again*. lost my voice entirely for a few days. loved the gentle art of domesticity even more. discovered doodling and the joy of 0.4 fine point sign pens. read books. (kite runner! on writing!) watched movies. (mamma mia! baby mama! the dark knight!) loved. was loved. <3

all in all a good year. sure it was a whole lot different from the ones that came before it, but i loved it just the same.

happy new year everyone! =)