Is it just me or has this year flown by amazingly fast? I woke up (late) this morning and the realisation that it is New Year's Eve today made me feel...I don't know the word to use here. Startled? Some kind of mild panic perhaps. I just don't like getting older.

This year has been an interesting one for me. Several big changes that contribute to what truly is a "new chapter" in life.

I had quit my seven years long career in the corporate world, the only world I knew since I left uni, in search of a more creative alternative. It was a HUGE decision, considering all the uncertainties and not to mention a seriously massive pay cut. Some people called me "ballsy" but I've always wondered if they really meant "stupid".

I ventured into the world of graphic design for an extremely brief period of time. For me, that was middle ground. A career that is creative and still provided a steady income and an office I could go to everyday. I quit that job before my three months probation ended (I did say it was brief!). If I have to give up so much then happiness would be what I should gain and if I wasn't happy then surely it wasn't right.

I was discouraged and toyed with the idea of going back to that corporate life as a fall back or at least as a bridge until I got a better design job. Then I remembered how hard it was for me to make that decision to quit in the first place and I really didn't want to have to go through it again. Now was the time to try whatever I wanted. Even if I failed miserably, at least I would have given it a good go and I would never have to wonder again.

With all that sorted out in my mind, I set out to pursue my dream of becoming a wedding photographer. I've been pretty slow with the whole process and this is only the beginning for me but I'm so glad to be walking down this path. My friend said that I always have that mentality of "the grass is greener on the other side". I can see that now. This career path is NOT easy and it isn't fun all the time. It's a lot of hard work and looking back now, how easy was that corporate life - tapping on the computer everyday and having the money rolling in every month with no worries. No, I don't wanna go back. I love what I'm doing now and I have no regrets, I feel proud of myself for having the guts to try. Now I just gotta keep at it (hopefully not so slowly).

As for other aspects of life, I had a really difficult year and a bit prior to now. I won't go into details but I was going through the toughest time of my life and I'm not being dramatic. It was just awful but it did ease up and I am happy now.

I also bought an apartment with Eric this year. Having our very own place is just awesome!

Well that's the gist of my 2008 =)

Happy New Year everyone. I hope 2009 will bring many wonderful things to all of you.

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