Best of 2008 & Welcome 2009
Happy Christmas!
Happy New Years!
Happy Holidays!
Mine has been wonderful. I have so many things to be thankful for...that i don't know where to begin. My friend said he compiles a "Best of" post where he sits and reminisce. I thought about it and a reflection is really good. It shows what you've accomplished and how you've grown (or not) as a person. Like most, it's really hard for me to remember past a certain month. So when i had to recall JANUARY 2008, i was like..."oh crap." But here we go anyways.
Judy's Best of 2008
Letting go of love: You know when you get in a relationship and you fall into a comfortable slump? And somewhere down the road you find yourself loving the concept of being in love rather than actually being in love with the other person. Yah, that was me. I don't know when i fell out of love, but it was so gradual that by the time i was ready to break-up...i felt numb to the situation. I mentally and physically prepared myself so nothing was going to change my decision. I needed to get out of a failing relationship and i miraculously found the strength to. I've never regretted this decision and I don't think I ever will.
Re-establishing independence: Last year, i found my strength an capabilities...all by myself. I've always had a helping hand, whether it's from family or a bf, but not this time. I went out and accomplished things...all by myself. I stood up for myself. I fell into the life of single hood and loved every moment of it. There's just something so attractive and beautiful about self-reliance that i hope everyone achieves it. I also learned that if you want something done, no one is going to do it for you so you best buck up and find the courage to do it yourself. What do you have to lose? In contrast, what do you have to gain? I discovered my courage, my voice, and self-assertion.
I found my passion: I've always felt pushed towards a general direction. Not until last year did i feel a vigor for something i've done. I love talking to people and re-telling their story. I want to be their voice and I want their story told. I feel that if i can touch ONE person (in the figurative sense), help ONE person, and care for ONE person, than i've done my job. So what if the starting salary is 18k? I believe in myself and I love what i do. I really hope i am able to pursue this career... despite all the obstacles i meet. Judy the Reporter. Has a catch to it, yes? It reminds me of Dora the Explorer...except Asian style.
Family love: I love my family. I don't know what i would do without them. I realize that as i grow, they grow with me. I can't believe i'll be in NY for a whole semester and that they support me 100% in my endeavors. Before last year, i would've never imagined myself anywhere outside of Texas. I love my siblings. I'm so much closer to my LS and would do anything for her. I care so much for my LB and want the best for him. I'm working on my relationship with my OS, but i think it's getting better. I want us siblings, to remain strong and true. Familial ties are of the utmost importance.
Faith: I found myself in 2008. I always believed in Him, but i've now i live in him. I live life trying to do good...no matter what. Even if others fail me, i will not fail them. My thinking has changed for the better. I'm optimistic in every situation because there is good in every situation. Even if it's hard to see the good at the present, you just have to be patient and let it unravel with time. I also believe that people come into your life for a reason. The reason might not be as apparent as others, but there is a reason. And from each reason spawns change and growth (hopefully for the better).
Friendship: This is probably the longest and most extensive category that can be split into subcategories, but i won't take it that far. I strengthen ties with my current friends, both in reach and abroad. I love them and would be so lonely (and different) without them. I can't believe that they are already making plans to meet me in NY to spend time with me for their spring break. I wonder if i did my job in showing them that i LOVE LOVE LOVE them. I learned at a young age that quality is way, ten-thousand, times better than quantity. I've made two really good college friends and kept up with two really good high school friends. Omygosh, i can't speak enough of them. I am so blessed to have them in my life.
BTV: Friendship transcends the tangible. I would spend many nights with these friends and don't regret a single moment of it. I LOVE YA'LL to the tenth degree. I don't even know where to begin because it’s become such a huge part of my life. I seriously consider ya'll more of a friend than some of the people i've met. I really hope we remain friends and that life doesn’t tear us apart. I really hope that I don’t become so consumed with work and NY that I forget ya’ll. I really hope that I see ya’ll soon. I don’t really name people on my blog, but i feel a need to point out a few that have made an impact on my life as of late (in no particular order).
- Bff: Thanks for being a friend when i needed you. I don't know if you read my blog and i don't really care if you do...but i'm just glad i discovered you and that fame found you.
- Dahling: You are probably one of my most treasured friends of '08. I can't believe it's only been a couple of months. Thank you for everything. You are seriously my confidante and i come to you for almost everything. I hope i've been a good friend to you as you have been for me.
- Gramps: Thank you for caring. Thank you for being genuine, sweet, kind, generous...and the list goes on because you are a super amazing person.
- Wo xiang nien ni. <3 Thank you for coming into my life.
- Freaken JB and Minivan: Thanks for spending random nights with me.
I think that pretty much sums up 2008. So what about my new years resolution? To freaken get fit and shed the 5lbs i gained last year. But on a more serious note: TO BE ASSERTIVE. BE AGGRESSIVE - I WILL NOT BE WALKED OVER! Sometimes i'm too nice and i miss my opportunities. Seriously, what do i have to lose? I'm not an assertive person, but that's going to have to change. Judy will freaken succeed in NY. Judy will freaken succeed in her field of work. I am rarely met with failure and i don't intend to start now...if ever.
What am i looking forward to in 2009?
NY!
BTVFAM IN CAL, BABY!
I hope 2009 will be equally (if not more) amazing than last year.
Happy New Years!
Happy Holidays!
Mine has been wonderful. I have so many things to be thankful for...that i don't know where to begin. My friend said he compiles a "Best of" post where he sits and reminisce. I thought about it and a reflection is really good. It shows what you've accomplished and how you've grown (or not) as a person. Like most, it's really hard for me to remember past a certain month. So when i had to recall JANUARY 2008, i was like..."oh crap." But here we go anyways.
Judy's Best of 2008
Letting go of love: You know when you get in a relationship and you fall into a comfortable slump? And somewhere down the road you find yourself loving the concept of being in love rather than actually being in love with the other person. Yah, that was me. I don't know when i fell out of love, but it was so gradual that by the time i was ready to break-up...i felt numb to the situation. I mentally and physically prepared myself so nothing was going to change my decision. I needed to get out of a failing relationship and i miraculously found the strength to. I've never regretted this decision and I don't think I ever will.
Re-establishing independence: Last year, i found my strength an capabilities...all by myself. I've always had a helping hand, whether it's from family or a bf, but not this time. I went out and accomplished things...all by myself. I stood up for myself. I fell into the life of single hood and loved every moment of it. There's just something so attractive and beautiful about self-reliance that i hope everyone achieves it. I also learned that if you want something done, no one is going to do it for you so you best buck up and find the courage to do it yourself. What do you have to lose? In contrast, what do you have to gain? I discovered my courage, my voice, and self-assertion.
I found my passion: I've always felt pushed towards a general direction. Not until last year did i feel a vigor for something i've done. I love talking to people and re-telling their story. I want to be their voice and I want their story told. I feel that if i can touch ONE person (in the figurative sense), help ONE person, and care for ONE person, than i've done my job. So what if the starting salary is 18k? I believe in myself and I love what i do. I really hope i am able to pursue this career... despite all the obstacles i meet. Judy the Reporter. Has a catch to it, yes? It reminds me of Dora the Explorer...except Asian style.
Family love: I love my family. I don't know what i would do without them. I realize that as i grow, they grow with me. I can't believe i'll be in NY for a whole semester and that they support me 100% in my endeavors. Before last year, i would've never imagined myself anywhere outside of Texas. I love my siblings. I'm so much closer to my LS and would do anything for her. I care so much for my LB and want the best for him. I'm working on my relationship with my OS, but i think it's getting better. I want us siblings, to remain strong and true. Familial ties are of the utmost importance.
Faith: I found myself in 2008. I always believed in Him, but i've now i live in him. I live life trying to do good...no matter what. Even if others fail me, i will not fail them. My thinking has changed for the better. I'm optimistic in every situation because there is good in every situation. Even if it's hard to see the good at the present, you just have to be patient and let it unravel with time. I also believe that people come into your life for a reason. The reason might not be as apparent as others, but there is a reason. And from each reason spawns change and growth (hopefully for the better).
Friendship: This is probably the longest and most extensive category that can be split into subcategories, but i won't take it that far. I strengthen ties with my current friends, both in reach and abroad. I love them and would be so lonely (and different) without them. I can't believe that they are already making plans to meet me in NY to spend time with me for their spring break. I wonder if i did my job in showing them that i LOVE LOVE LOVE them. I learned at a young age that quality is way, ten-thousand, times better than quantity. I've made two really good college friends and kept up with two really good high school friends. Omygosh, i can't speak enough of them. I am so blessed to have them in my life.
BTV: Friendship transcends the tangible. I would spend many nights with these friends and don't regret a single moment of it. I LOVE YA'LL to the tenth degree. I don't even know where to begin because it’s become such a huge part of my life. I seriously consider ya'll more of a friend than some of the people i've met. I really hope we remain friends and that life doesn’t tear us apart. I really hope that I don’t become so consumed with work and NY that I forget ya’ll. I really hope that I see ya’ll soon. I don’t really name people on my blog, but i feel a need to point out a few that have made an impact on my life as of late (in no particular order).
- Bff: Thanks for being a friend when i needed you. I don't know if you read my blog and i don't really care if you do...but i'm just glad i discovered you and that fame found you.
- Dahling: You are probably one of my most treasured friends of '08. I can't believe it's only been a couple of months. Thank you for everything. You are seriously my confidante and i come to you for almost everything. I hope i've been a good friend to you as you have been for me.
- Gramps: Thank you for caring. Thank you for being genuine, sweet, kind, generous...and the list goes on because you are a super amazing person.
- Wo xiang nien ni. <3 Thank you for coming into my life.
- Freaken JB and Minivan: Thanks for spending random nights with me.
I think that pretty much sums up 2008. So what about my new years resolution? To freaken get fit and shed the 5lbs i gained last year. But on a more serious note: TO BE ASSERTIVE. BE AGGRESSIVE - I WILL NOT BE WALKED OVER! Sometimes i'm too nice and i miss my opportunities. Seriously, what do i have to lose? I'm not an assertive person, but that's going to have to change. Judy will freaken succeed in NY. Judy will freaken succeed in her field of work. I am rarely met with failure and i don't intend to start now...if ever.
What am i looking forward to in 2009?
NY!
BTVFAM IN CAL, BABY!
I hope 2009 will be equally (if not more) amazing than last year.
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