At the turn of the decade....

Almost 10 years ago, we saw the turn of the millenium.
Now here comes another decade.

So to say hello to the TWENTIES and goodbye to ol' TWO THOUSAND..... (I'm pretty sure we're gonna be saying 20-10 instead of two thousand and ten.... and 20-11, 20-12, and so and so forth)..., here's my shortlist of remarkable things that I've experienced and learned in this past decade. (Good and Bad, and in no particular order)

1. Studied and moved to another country - quite unintentionally really - I was never one of those Singaporeans who grew up dreaming of fleeing the country.... it just sort of happened!
2. Tried out 3 entirely different professions - Musician (2001-2004), Teacher (2008-2009), and now Counselor (2008-present).
3. Got back in touch with some old schoolmates.
4. Got married...., and divorced. Yeah, no comment.
5. Lost a precious brother (2007). http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reuben_Kee
   
6. Learned to treasure family better.
7. Reconnected (several times) with God..., and finally learning to push past discomfiture and find the intention behind the trials.
8. Reconnected with songwriting (2008)
   
9. Dabbled in different styles of singing (jazz, pop, folk, classical, choir-conducting)
10. Learned to dance - jazz (2003), Thriller (2009),and now salsa!
    
11. "Experienced" 9-11 (2001) in Canada (was an hour away from landing in NY, when our plane got rerouted to Canada)
12. Graduated twice - Business (2001), and Psychology and Education (2008) with honours!!
13. Got back into classical piano, culminating in a recital (2006).., but unfortunately losing momentum now because I have no access to a piano anymore. Yeeessshhh....
14. Taught myself how to film and edit video..., which led to the eventual conception of W51.TV (2009).
15. Learned to be a lot more open to new cultures, new ideas, new worldviews, and most importantly - new people.
16. Learned to when to let go and when to hold on. I hope.
17. Got pushed off a Bungee Jump (2009).
18. Learned a new instrument - ukulele..., and semi-learned: flute.
19. Became a little more organized - thanks Google Calendar! ;)
20. Experienced some crazy Finnish exploits - ice-dipping and the sort.
21. Joined Facebook (2006 I think). 'Nuff said.
22. Won a TV singing competition (2001)
23. Got into yoga (2004). Then hot yoga (2008).
24. Learned to drive a motorbike (2004).
25. Learned to love mountain-biking (2005). (Boy, do I miss that now!)

Now.... to be fair, here is my projection for myself - for the next decade.

1. Learn to and become at LEAST moderately good at dancing.
2. Get my act together musically - record and get stuff OUT there.
3. Find a way to help the underprivileged with my musical proceeds.
4. Gain stability monetarily.
5. LEARN THAI.
6. Keep healthier eating habits. (It has already begun - with Chinese tea-drinking, and keeping snacks away from my living space)
7. Travel a LOT more. Hopefully... This might have a significant impact on #4.
8. Dependent on #4 - Learn to play the cello.
9. God willing, find love. For real this time.
10. Whatever else life throws my way!!!

I don't normally make resolutions - so I'll just keep these as projections.... sounds more likely that way eh? ;)

Happy New Year in advance everyone!