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| (12:22pm)
Everyone is talking, writing and blogging about a new decade. I suppose they are right. I mean, I was only 12 turning 13 when 2000 happened. I thought that was cool then, going into a new world full of adventures with promising advanced technology. And here I am today, 22 turning 23. So much has happened to the world and me along with it. I'd like to think the world and I have influence on each other. Most importantly, I've grown a lot and experienced a lot. In the last 10 years, I finished my education and have now, in 2010, entered a new phrase and stage of my life. Adulthood, it seems, began several years ago without my notice. As I look forward to another decade of change and challenges and adventures, I can't help but smile at all the memories I had made in the last 10 years. Both happy and sad. In my heart and in my mind, I know which ones were the best and worst.
Life is changing, time is moving fast. I miss my childhood and teenhood but I am also somewhat relieved. I am, as of now, more independent than before without the necessary family or financial liabilities. I am a free spirit.
New year resolutions? I have a few.....secrets. I'm not even sure why I've used this day to write something so sentimental/historical/reflective since most people have already done their reflects on 2009 or 2000-2009 like....3 or 4 days ago. Don't ask me why, I mean, it's not like it is a special day. Stupid hormones. 
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| (9:00pm)
Happy New Year everyone!  2010 is going to be an awesome year. Lots of new things starting and a lot of challenges ahead. Looking forward to them all. 
Whatever you are doing this coming year, be prosperous and be blessed. 
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| (11:05pm)
Been reading Exodus a lot lately in quiet time, turned out God is very strict with his regulations and he is very precise on what he wants from the Israelite people even on how arks and clothes should look like for special occasions. At first, I thought that is probably pretty annoying but through looking in between the lines, I learned that God is being specific with these things and right down to the details because he wants them to know he is serious about these things. Also, being serious tells them how important those things are to God. He is making those things scared for his chosen people. So I guess he really does wanna make it right from the start. Besides, they just got out of Egypt and were technically setting out a new society and nation, so I suppose, God is right in setting up order and system even though his chosen people was in the desert.
That's pretty awesome stuff. I'm impressed by God and it inspires me to keep it real. Setting an example for the important stuff, showing others what is important to God and what pleases God through actions rather than just saying things. Like, sticking to God's rules for example.
It's a pretty cool message from God of the eve of a new decade. 
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| (10:17pm)
Jesus is awesome. He is the reason for Christmas. I just feel so happy today because I get to thank him for being here. Also thanking him for letting me see my friends at this festive season, the ones I really feel close to and love dearly. And the fact people cared so much and gave me cards and loads of presents...so happy ^____^
The presents beneath the tree this year...
I feel loved because of his grace. David (LBC minister) was right, Christmas shouldn't be about presents. We should put Jesus and church first. He is sooo right. I think Christmas is a very good time for reflection. Even I got it wrong at some point this year. I got a bit overwhelmed with presents this year at one point (I love meaningful gifts give to friends and vice versa). David's words got me thinking: How much of Jesus do we allow him to be in our lives every day of the year? If you only go to church or think about it 1 day out of 365 days of the year, maybe it's time to think again.
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| (6:18pm)
 So happy with all the fuzzy warm feelings inside. Had an awesome weekend with my stokie friends. I love you all so much! Really thankful to God that I saw the people I wanted to see and they are all doing very well.
Being with others and catching up with them helped me see how much God had provided and guided us since the last time I saw them. I pray everyone will have a fantastic 2010. All I can say is 'Praise the Lord' for keeping everyone safe and supplied through difficult times.
I can't believe it is so close to Christmas already...I shall post more on Friday.
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