It’s been four days into the New Year. Tomorrow marks the start of a new school semester.
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t’s the start of new beginnings. I have been saying that for the past few days.
But is the New Year actually any different? Should we actually make New Year resolutions? I heard over the radio that resolutions are not positive, because they focus on the imperfections perceived by ourselves about ourselves.
I never really thought about making resolutions until New Year’s Eve, at Tracy’s place, where everyone started talking about theirs.
So here I am. I am going to pen down some resolutions/imperfections I have.
Family
Without as many commitments this year, I think it’s time to spend quality time with them. Hopefully, I will be able to make time to go on a family holiday with my parents this year despite my internship schedule during summer holidays. And of course fulfil my basic duties as a daughter. I would like to learn how to cook too, from my mum of course. I think it’s time to start training to be a wife.
Friends
I realise that I tend to lose time to catch up with my friend when the school term starts. This is not going to be an excuse anymore. I am going to find time to go out with my secondary school mates, and of course, my junior college friends. Darren and gang will be on top of my list for suppers on Saturday nights. Calista, Jocelyn and the many secondary school friends will be on the top of my list for dinner dates. And of course, Nadia, Jessie, Grace and Sylvia for girl outings! I hope Stephanie will find time to come back to Singapore this holiday!
Serving God
No more commitments in Fides, which makes me feel a bit empty. I don’t know whether I will survive for long without commitments in school! Haha. I will definitely put choir as my priority this year! I am going to participate more actively in all their events. Hopefully, it will help my spiritual growth as well.
Personal
1. Exercise
Notice I didn’t type lose weight. This is a resolution I never keep. In fact, the results always seem to be opposite. So I am just going to keep fit. Gyming sessions with Marie and Hui Fen are a must during school term. Maybe I should go into a sport, like recreation tennis with some of the Fides peeps!
2. To be more frugal
I think I am a rather impulsive person, and so is my mum. And because of the influence both ways, I am finding it hard to control my shopping and spending habits. This year, I will attempt to cut down my expenditure on clothes, shoes and bags. Food is still a must, but less extravagant meals.
Hopefully, in this New Year I will be able to meet these resolutions I made. :)
Happy New Year everyone!
May God shower you with more blessings in this New Year and bless you with good health!
