Today is the last day of 2007. Unlike the past years, I did not go countdown.
Life has not been the same ever since I become a mum. Thoughts, priorities. behaviour and even the way I dress up seems to have change too (I've become more auntie, I guess. Haha.). Perhaps when one grows older, the arrival of a new year does not seen to be as exciting anymore. It is really just another day, just like the skip of digits on the clock. Life goes on. No matter how hard life is, life still goes on.
I used to love setting new year resolutions. It's like starting my life anew, to de-clutter my seemingly messy life. This year though, I didn't set any. Not because my life is not 'messy' anymore (I have alot to improve on). Just that I thought my everyday prayers when I chant to the Gohonzon can be likened to my resolutions.
Nevertheless, I still look forward to the new year, but in a quieter manner. A manner where I can make peace with myself and ensuring my family safe and sound. No more partying and toasting till the clock strikes 12. Just having a simple dinner, watch DVDs with my family and doing midnight gongyo together is better than squeezing in the crowds of Orchard Road (and risk getting molested).
To conclude, I'd like to thank for all the help, support and tolerance that my parents, in-laws and leaders rendered to us in one way or another. I 'd also like to thank my darling baby Keane for making a difference in my life. Through all of you, I have learned my faults and I will continue to learn and change with faith in the Gohonzon.
