New Year 2006

It’s J. R. R. Tolkien’s birthday… marking another year passed, another just begun.

Looking back at last year, if there are three things I felt deeply, I must say that firstly, is of the blessing of a visit from an angel. Unfortunately, it’s just a visit… well, I would not have asked for her to stay.

Secondly, watching my kids growing up a little more, B is one good boy, he has the maturity of an older boy… due to the circumstances… and I am sorry for that. He is extreme resourceful and has a natural knack to solve problems… and I am proud of that. J is now one year old. He is the energizer bunny that never stops and has unbeliever curiosity. They are the reason I work hard and leave a smile on my face, in this unremarkable world.

Third, would be the trip my family and I had a month ago. To go home and see all my families and old friends… as well as some new friends. As an immigrant in a foreign land, it is nice to remember that I am not alone in this… hmmm… unremarkable world.

This year has started with a painful pull on my left chest muscle. Hopefully it’s not an omen to 2006.

Fortunately, I do not believe in destiny. I do not believe in luck. Luck is the sum of wise planning, hard work and resourcefulness.

So if I have to make some resolution for the year… let’s say three.

The first one will be to register for Architecture IDP and start taking exam to get my architecture license. It’s time to stop feeling sorry about my situation and stop using them as my lame excuse to procrastinate. I am too young to regret and too old to start over. But I can take control of my destiny. I have thought about richness and making million. Well, I am too stubborn to change and too in love with architecture to ever… yes, ever change my career or start a business. So that settled it. That is what I will do this year. (Oh! By the way, I did exchange for 1 million Rupiah a month ago, so technically, I do have my million now)

Second, will be to make a change for the better. To be a better father, better husband, better chess player, better tennis player, better architect… better over all. Better!

Thirdly, to volunteer in one organization and help others who are in need… making a difference, not just reading the news and shake my head. And if I could I would vote… yes, I WILL.

That’s what in this slightly used mind during the New Year holiday.

Wishing all of you a Happy New Year and hopefully your head is not as mess up as mine.