Welcome 2008, goodbye 2007.

Low key my countdown, but by no means lousy. Old friends, new year, champagne, good food. I can’t imagine trudging through the hordes of people at mega countdown parties in the central and touristy spots. I read an article yesterday about an old Singaporean lady (let’s name her X) ‘choping’ her place by the Singapore river for the fireworks at 11.30am. Certainly, determination and perserverence are admirable traits. What irked me was her having her domestic helper accompanying her (probably not on her own accord), braving the intermittent rains and blazing sun, just to ‘chope’ place for X’s grandchildren and children to come by in the evening for a splendid view of the fireworks. Wow. So she spent 12 hours of her new year’s eve holding an umbrella for X, overlooking the Esplanade.

Shame on you, X. Spare a though, much?

Past ranting, moving on the resolutions.

Past resolutions were always wishes. I decided to make this year’s resolution a real resolution. Something tangible and more within my control, unlike a wish which relies mostly  on external factors to be fulfilled. My 2008 resolution? To be gentle on myself and to try and understand, respect and love myself every day.