Saturday, December 31, 2011 @ 11:04 PM: the coming of a new year
Reflections about 2011:
How time flies. Now 24, and next year 25 and life throwing surprises and shocks along the way.
Here's a bit of what happened in 2011 (in no particular order):-
1. "A Love Story in Cambridge" musical
Somehow started by Puisan and me in late 2010, and somehow things looked from rather unclear when we started without prior experience and resources, things looked better in 2011 when the songs, script and cast was fixed. But a lot more work was needed, especially in terms of the rehearsals, adminstrative issues, translation work, ticketing and publicity, etc... And despite some hiccups nearing the musical when thoughts of giving up creep in, I was glad that I persevered and saw the pet project to completion. But really kudos to the entire team who worked effortlessly for the project... saikang warriors like Zhi Chen, Weijun and so so many people who really worked so hard behind the scenes despite the busy schoolwork... And now really looking forward to the musical in 2012 and beyond!
2. The comradeship and guidance during the Cambridge days
It was not easy in the first few months handling the daily running of the musical rehearsals and admin issues while still on 5 B courses and 5 C courses, but I really had my supervisors, seniors and batchmates to thank for, especially my DOS who allowed me to delay my supervision progress and also Xianjun who especially allowed me to catch up on some courses which I had signed up late for. Last but not least, Samson has especially been a great help, without whom I would have spent more hours at some work.
3. The holidays
Having survived a bad holiday period in Italy and Turkey in 2010, 2011 seemed a better year for holidays. Went to Spain and Portugal at the start of the year and it was really one of the best holidays I had in my undergrad days, staying free from the hospital but most importantly getting to know more about my travel mates. Went to Brugge for a short trip in Easter to recover from some of the busy days in Lent term, and after the exams a short trip around Europe to revisit some of the areas that I have loved like Amsterdam. And especially grateful for the end-of-the-year trip back to Cebu for some recharging of batteries. But I guess what's more impt about the trips is the opportunity to know more about yourself and to see how different places in the world are like without tinted glasses.
4. Graduation!
Finally graduated and left with a bit of reluctance as most of my batch mates are into the 4th year and most of the juniors are still there... but things always have to move on. It seems like a whirlwind when I walked into the Senate House and listened to some murmuring from the college principal and there I was, graduated!
5. Research Work
Am very grateful for the current nice mentor I am having... nothing much I can ask for really in the lab!
New Year Resolutions:-
1. Be more sensitive towards friends and people!
2. 2 papers.
3. 3 holiday trips (incl hopefully one for interview)
4. Stay healthy and happy everyday!
thank you for bringing me memories...
