I never got around to writing a reflection of 2008, so I thought I’d go all retrospective as we get to the end of the first decade of the new millennium.

A journey of new discoveries…

In terms of discovering what I truly wanted to do, these past three years have epitomised it all.
In 2007, I stumbled upon the job I’d always dreamed of – technical writing. My experiences in those six months in Autodesk Asia continue to be the highlight of my working life in terms of the work I was expected to do and the skills which I picked up. It’s a pity, therefore, that I’m not exactly sure if it’s what I want to do for an extended period of time – since it seems to have limited career growth opportunities. That year was also the year I returned to CHOICE, after a chance meeting in Ngee Ann City, and I’m still getting involved in weekends when I can.
2008 saw me go back to basics – rediscovering and rediscerning my vocation to the priesthood. All my fears and inhibitions seemed to disappear that year, as I realised that I wanted to serve God and His people because I felt a deep love for them. However, that epiphany got put on hold permanently because I ended up falling hard for someone. It’s bittersweet in retrospect, because technically, she became the first person whom I dated exclusively. Although it ended almost as quickly as it had begun, I had reached a stage where I felt more confident about being with women, and just had a better sense of self-worth, which was necessary, as I ended up doing really badly in school that semester.
Which brings us to the crazy year that was 2009. I returned to my musical roots and got involved with Paul, an experience that allowed me to discover how much I truly loved performing, that I was capable of a comedic role, and that I could play a part in making the whole musical a more spiritual experience for the cast and crew. In the midst of the crazy rehearsals and frustrating schedules, I also fell in love, and spent the rest of the year learning first hand of the reality of relationships – which, naturally, were nothing like the dreamland ideals I had carried with me. Being in a relationship taught me so much, and became a point of determination for me, because though I seem to be back at the start of where I was in 2007, I know I’m definitely not the same.

I’m glad 2009 ended on the high note that was Camp Seven : Survivor.

Here’s to 2010! May God bless us all and be gracious to us!