Day Lockheart

Prior to this, I have already drafted my resolutions and reflections. But those are not gonna be here, because there’s more important things than those. This year hasn’t been smooth sailing, and I can genuinely say that I liked 2007 more than 2008. It is because of the people, the events, the occurrences, the changes, and myself.

My Belief: Borrowed Time

I nearly got myself killed 3 times this year in traffic accidents. And one of the 3 times, it was Chunhui who saved me from an incoming car I did not notice. I’m not of any religion, but I would just want to thank god, whoever you may be. I thought I lost faith in god when I lost faith in religion, but it was also this year which I realized that god exists if I choose to. I can thank him for so many things, yet I would curse at him for many others. If I am living on borrowed time, I hope I can stay on to live my life out usefully. However much I have borrowed, I will return it with what I can do.

My Passion: Lost, Found, Where To?

This was largely inspired by my hairdresser yesterday when I went for a haircut.

In our conversation, I got to know that he was a musician when he was young. Then I began to wonder: “wow, life is effin’ cruel, why don’t people ever get to realize their dreams?”

I was wrong, when he told me that he would spend hours styling his hair before performances. It made sense to me, yet it brought shame to me. Questions I often asked myself… Why can’t I ever excel in one area? I never got far with drama nor dance. Studies are so-so. What have I been doing in my life?

If you love something, you probably will put your heart and soul into it. I haven’t found what I am looking for, but I haven’t gave up. I will never give up. I just need to have more discipline and better time management.

My Friends: Can We Really Go The Distance?

(…)

Relationship: Maybe Yes, Maybe No

I was a strong believer in love, a hopeless romantic, a dreamer. I think I lost that this year, and I’m sure I don’t want it back. Some nights get lonely, some days are really dry, but I still got through all of the 365 days given to me this year.

Yes, some feelings are still there. Leftovers from this year, but when I wake up the next morning, when 8 becomes 9, no more. I need that breathing space in my life.

People I’m Glad I’ve Met This Year

OG15 & Yanshan, Dixon, Ivy, Wanqing
Shadows (Namely: Egoh, Celisse, Teekai, Gadis, Aiksong, Janice, Jerome, Syira, Jasper, Junjie)
Leaders (Too many!)
(… & others I am not naming)

Plans

1. Finish Orientation
2. Consistent Studying
3. Take good care of things at home when mom is overseas
4. Healthier lifestyle
(…)

And happy new year to everyone!

To begin this post, I will state down what I have been doing for the last couple of days so you will have a general idea of what I am going to say:
1. Slacking (Irrelevant)
2. Facebook (Irrelevant)
3. Designing next year Orientation Tee-shirt (Relevant)
4. Tracing a Pichu in Illustrator (Irrelevant, but notable)

The First Bolt

Note: Pichu is my favorite Pokemon. Hence… (ahem). I scaled it down to 500px by 500px for display.

This was what kept me going when I felt lost while designing the orientation tee. Firstly, because I have no experience with Illustrator, it’s difficult. Don’t get me started on the path tool; Even after tracing this cute little monster out, I’m still bewildered by that.

High Voltage

And here it is! The real thing isn’t black& white or grayscale. If I display the real thing, then I will spoil the fun for the people who are going to JJ next year! (Actually, it is because I haven’t decide on the colors).

There may be changes to the design, but that’s the general idea. Can’t wait for 2009!

I’m almost 24/7 on Facebook, ever since I enjoy the status of “appear offline” on MSN. Things I do on Facebook… guilty pleasure =x

Anyways, there’s this application which is supposed to tell me what does my birthday tell about me. Fairly interesting, totally hilarious. Check out the lines I have bold.

You never live your life in the way others want you to. You are an independent individual who loves challenges and excitement. You are ready to ace with the result of your decision. You are usually the one your friends count on. Your Love, because you love excitements, you occasionally get involved in forbidden love affairs. You may fall in love with a married person and no one can stop you from making progress. You are very charming, although you might not realize it.

Now I feel so evil. But it is totally not okay from my point of view to mess with somebody’s spouse… currently.