Despite my initial attempts at blogging more regularly, it’s been quite a while since I’ve written anything here. Much has happened since the previous entry; my first semester of collegiate life has flown by, along with its associated project deadlines and examinations. So, too, has caroling, with its sometimes less-than-productive rehearsals but ultimately fairly successful performances. Christmas and the New Year have snuck by, and with that 2009 (and a whole decade) comes to a quiet close.
It’s been quite a decade. The years between 2000 and 2009 are, arguably, going to be the most formative years of my life. Time spent in and between secondary school, junior college and eventually the army put me through challenges and situations that have shaped me. My 21st birthday and entry into college (plus passing my driving test) all helped to mark out my transition into young-adulthood. When I enter the workforce, I’ll truly consider myself an independent adult.
But enough of looking so far ahead. What does 2010 bring to the table? For starters, it carries the promise of progressively difficult and specialised education. Scoring a CAP of 3.7 in Semester 1 wasn’t disappointing, but it wasn’t as good a result as I’d hoped for. More work-life balance is called for, and with semester 2 about to begin I’ll have to quickly settle back into the routines of school. I’ve declared a major in Communications & New Media, and although I’m interested in it only time will tell if I continue to stick with it. Chances are that I will though, lots of thinking precluded this decision.
2010 also brings more opportunities for singing and performance. NJChorale is likely to put up a small-scale concert once again; the momentum from 2009 has to be maintained. NUS Resonance will be putting up Vocal Obsessions IV this year, which means that at the very minimum I’ll have two productions worth of preparations to undertake. It’s going to be a very exciting year ahead.
The New Year is also a chance for me to fully put into place projects that I’d attempted at various times last year. Personal expense tracking is at the top of that list, with a GTD system a close second. Along with a now-secure habit of calendaring, success in these projects should find myself in good stead to tackle the task of organising the multiple aspects of life. It’s going to be tedious, but I believe it’s worth working toward.
That’s as close as I’ve ever come to putting down resolutions for myself. We’ll see how things go as the year goes by. For now, here’s wishing everyone who reads this less-than-satisfactorily-updated blog a very blessed and fulfilling 2010.
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