What 2008 means to me

Not for anything but I’ve always wanted for 2008 to end sooner than possible. There are so many things that I dislike about 2008 and as these things slowly unfurl, I cannot help but hope for 2009 to come sooner. And as this year comes to a close, I can’t help but feel very excited that finally, we can all bid adieu to 2008.

For the Chinese, 2008 is not an auspicious year; precisely because the year of the rat meant living a life like that of a rat. Rats are known for a lifestyle that is far from auspicious and secure. I wont go into much detail anymore but you get the idea. And since I’m born under the Rooster sign, I am not too compatible with the rat sign. So therefore I am one of the hardest hit this year. 2009 is the year of the ox, and according to Yahoo! Those born under the Rooster have more coming for them.

For most part of the year, gloom and doom were the foremost headline. Big disasters that caused the death of many, the recent economic crash and the continuous bad politics are major headlines for the year. While these are things of national interest, this also trickles down to us after some time. Especially the whole economic crash and all, job security and financial happiness is in question.

In my personal life, I just feel that there are many things that could be better off.  I am not going to enumerate anymore but the headlines would be love, work and money. Somehow, though I declared 2008 as my official banner year, it just didn’t happen this year. I moved to Ayala Land earlier this year only to come back to McCann after three months. I had wanted to save only to get depleted around the same time. And well, let’s leave the love part alone as this may get a little controversial.

All in all, 2008 I feel was not what I had expected. I am left wanting for more to happen but it just isn’t happening. As things are bound to get rosier next year, I am keeping all that I can cross crossed so I can have all the best for next year.

Oh, one thing about 2008.  If there’s any good coming out of it, I surely learned a lot. Resilience is one thing I learned. I am now more resilient and patient as I go through my shopping. Now I think harder before spending and make sure that I am buying it because I need it and not because I just want it. I also learned to say no na to things and people. And I have learned that the best way to curb impulse is to stay focused and take time. Deep breathings also help so you don’t decide haphazardly.

So while 2008 maybe a challenge, I am also learning from it. What doesn’t kill you will only you make you stronger afterall.