22

Another milestone of life. The year after 21. Doesn't help that it has a "2 similar numbers" feel to it. And as I take another step into a new year of my life, the usual reflections and stuff has to come in here. I shall keep photos to Facebook la, so as usual, if you want pics, ask for the links!

Celebrations so far has been really great. Cos its at my favorite place! Haha.. Where else but sunny Sentosa? And I'm really tanned now! Its been great company and loads of fun and good food. Bong is really really contented. And my heartfelt thanks to the people who made it possible. To the Wings Team, the Econs people who I bumped into who promptly dunked me into the sea upon knowing that it was my birthday, and my Army Buddies who "ambushed" me at Starbucks when I was supposed to meet Loke for a good talk. Lol.

Not to mention a whole slew of activities lined up for the remainder of the week with friends from everywhere.

In all, I guess 22's celebration was much better than 21. Things are much more light-hearted now, and there are considerably less cares this year than last. And I'm feeling the full blessings of God at this point of time.

And indeed I've been blessed. Its really something that I can't stop saying. Everything that has transpired over the last year, whether good or bad, somehow has come round to reveal something good.

"And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to His purpose." - Romans 8:28

And its true. Thinking back on all the emotions and circumstances that I've experienced, I feel as if I've developed much more than any other year. Somehow there's been a blessing behind every setback. A silver lining to every cloud. And it has made me realized how unworthy I can be at times. My birthday wish this year would be to make the people around me happy. To bring smiles to their faces through my presence. To brighten up their lives and hopefully to bring everyone together. While birthday wishes never did come true for me, I guess to have one and work towards it is better than having none.

".. and lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world" - Matthew 28:20

Amen to that.