In 38 minutes, it will be 12. 0000. 010109. A new year.

I believe now is the time to contemplate on the implications of this year before I proceed on with the next. 2008 had been, conflicted. For me, it has been a year of much conflict, of much arguments and distress. Never have I seen so many group of friends break apart so quickly, without a hope of reconcilation. Even I am involved in some of them, rather deeply in one, personally in many, and just on the surface for most. However, once the dust had settled and the air cleared, I realize that this year had been a year where I have changed, for the better. Many lessons were taught, not by people but by experiences, my vision, cleared. Only through enduring challenges can we aspire to achieve higher. Hurdles eh? I remember a speech by a person. In every single moment of life, you are always given a choice. To some, it may not be obvious, but it is A fact that you have a choice, to view a certain matter in a different manner and such. And it is through these choices that define you as a person. Its time to make choice, yea?

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NOW, lets get on with th "2008 Meme", which is just the first sentence of a post of every month.

Okay no, I'd rather insert excerps, they make more sense.

JANUARY : " So, I shall end it with a note in mind, its th journey that matters, not th destination. Peace to all, and may you find peace."

FEBRUARY : " A war is raging, a mistake, not a, but rather a few. Relatives die, brothers and sisters lost, their strand of life cut, homes lost, people stricken with grief and sorrow. Man, we should really be grateful for what we have here in Singapore, though sometimes it may seem that life is against us, we should really think back, is it?"

MARCH : " I believe that I am a jumble of contradictions living harmoniously in one entity."

APRIL : " I've been reading some weird books that tell me about out-of-this-world stuff that makes me twitch."

MAY : " a Third of the race runthe mid year examinations are coming to an end very soon, with just 3 papers to go. Through the turmoil and stress we endured during this vital period of the year, we may learn from our mistakes or remain ignorant of the challenges that stand anew, awaiting us. Weaknesses and strengths of each and every individual are revealed as time pass by us in a blink. The time has arrived for us to make a decision, to be or not to be, to go through all the hardships that WILL come and with an end in mind, or to procrastinate and let life lead us. Though it may seem as a big burden, an overwhelming responsibilty, bit by bit it can be achieved. good things come to those who work for it. ---- It is a scientific fact that Ahmed Khalil Khan's brain is not very efficient in absorbing scientific, mathematical or linguistic facts when his primary organ for digestion, the stomach is lacking in edible biological substances called food. Thank God that his brain has a very high efficiency rate to begin with :D"

JUNE : " A promise, a responsibility, I can't find the correct word to define the actual meaning of amanah which roughly means to keep one's word and such. It's a heavy burden to carry, the heaviest it seems, to completely follow your word, the temptation to break it is so strong, but as many have said, the greatest battle is not fought with others but rather within us. To fight our own demons and overcome it."

JULY : " At this stepping stone in life, where life is seen as negatives in the eyes of one, I've decided that it is not me, hence I have chosen to step away, to open my eyes to the truth."

AUGUST : " "Only through serious inquiry, positive questioning, can one aspire enlightenment.""

SEPTEMBER : " Obliteration of bonds that used to be so strong, just because of a minor incident. Feelings of hate and frustration seem to have an iron grip on the actions of some people, and yet, they do not realize."

OCTOBER : " On the day that we graduated, I realized how time had passed by so fast, feels like it was just yesterday when we came into the school. The years go by, we grow up, experience the rollercoaster ride we call puberty. Make friends, strengthen bonds, break them and cement them in our memory. Sometimes we take for granted the times we have with them, you know? You only miss the things you care for once they're gone, gayy."

NOVEMBER : " IT IS TRUE, what they say about O levels passing by so fast."

DECEMBER :

Well, thats it people. ENJOY YOUR NEW YEAR (: