Headline of the day: I can’t be held responsible for the flood, as it is a natural phenomenon that re-occurs every five year.
Well, that’s something fresh. I didn’t know that appalling city-planning, disgraceful waste management and meager infrastructure are made in heaven. If that’s the case, I guess the only solution for the flood in Jakarta is up there in the sky.
I am mystified. Usually, it's the other way around.
Maybe I'm more desperate than I care to admit all this time. Or maybe I'm just being too thrilled for my own damn good.
But it has been a long time since I feel so alive, since I have this ancient feeling of yearning.
Lo and behold, the higher you get, the harder you could fall. Then again, life is about wanting something, and going the extra mile for it. For the thing that electrifies you. To seek and to find. To hope and to fight.
I don't know where I'm going, but I'm on my way.
My life for the past two weeks has been battered by days of 12-hour-toil. Well, maybe toil is not the right word, but I am after all the Drama King. The new unit is exactly as I suspected it would be, with longer hours, and more workloads. Some people say bigger paychecks, too, but hitherto the bucks are yet to be seen. LOL…
But hey, sometimes money is not the main issue. And as my nose grows longer, I try to find the small things in life that never fail to lift my mood. The list could be short or exhaustive, depending on the vibes, but in general, I can always take some things for granted:
1. KIS FM Rock Weekend and Wednesday Slow Machine
I couldn’t believe that someone actually never heard of KIS FM. But I console myself by the fact that the culprit is 18 years old, definitely does not match the audience profile of my favorite station. The songs from the station have been faithfully keeping me company, especially on morning traffic jams.
2. Hanging out with my friends
I refuse the notion that it is related in any way to the age issue, but I reckon it’s getting difficult these days to find the ‘quality time’ to hang out with my friends, as I’m sure many of you will agree. Nonetheless, I always try to end my day with some good laughs with like-minded friends.
3. A drag or two of my A Mild
Not a healthy habit, I concur, but a drag of my cig usually soothes the mind. Maybe because of the ‘light head’ and ‘butterflies’ that always ensue after the first cigarette. I dunno. Will the world ever see nicotine-free cigarettes?
4. Few sessions of Freecell/Playstation
From a simple, rudimentary FreeCell game in my PDA to Rockstar's magnum opus, GTA: San Andreas on PS2, I love 'em all! Old habits die hard.
5. A moment of contemplation...in the john.
Thinking is the best way to travel.
The list goes on…
-Some of it’s magic, some of it’s tragic, but I had a good life all the way - JB (He Went to Paris)
I’ve been abruptly assigned to a new unit, effective immediately. New desk, new faces, new responsibilities. I wonder what lies in store…I’ll keep my fingers crossed.
As the
If I measured the passing year with a weighing scale that had ‘failure’ plate on the left, and ‘achievement’ plate on the right, I could say that, overall, this has been a good year. I’ve had chances to go to new places and meet new faces. My work has been filled with new experience and adorned with a satisfying year-end work assessment from my boss. Surprise, surprise…
As a mere mortal, I inevitably stumbled upon failures and obstacles throughout the year. It’s a good thing that I remember more of the good things than bad ones, as this indicates a positive-thinking attitude, I guess. Thinking back, I only manage to recall one scholarship application that went up in smoke and one romantic request turned down. Nothing catastrophic, I got to keep my single status. LOL… Hey, at least I still have the second best thing in life.
My little sister got married, and it was one of the best things in 2006. My only regret was that I did not specifically express my wish when she asked what I’d wanted for her wedding, and ended up with a traditional knife and a piece of ulos.
On the grimmer note, there was some reality shock that gave me harsh reminders of mortality. A friend of mine died, and my father went through a cardiac surgery. Not pleasant memories, but everything happened for a reason.
Resolutions for 2007? There are many, as I am an ambitious person with the Grand Plan. Practically and realistically speaking, here are some things:
1. Getting my car to the garage and having it "remodeled". This is top priority, as my beloved car is making new, mysterious noise every week. 2006 has been - almost- a mechanical breakdown-free period, but I don't want to push my luck.The ultimate resolution for 2007 would be getting myself en route towards adding three-letter label behind my name, with a major that is relevant to my current line of work. And, bien sûr, to tip my scale a little bit further to the right.
Happy new year, everyone! I hope your 2006 has been as good as mine, and may your 2007 be even better.
