Looking back at 2010

I was chatting with a friend and she told me about her new year's resolutions and it made me think if I should plan on doing some resolutions myself. The only problem is - I knew already what I should do (lose weight) which I don't even come close to ; update my blog often (which I always tell myself but can't seem to manage to)  These  are  aspirations not  resolutions and do not need the end of the year to be done.

So while just reading things in the net I came across this article Seven Questions to Ask About Last Year and I just so love the questions the author wrote about that I want to write it here as well. This blog has become the only source of my journal writing the last few years (again one of those failed resolutions) and I thought it would be a good way to document it through my blog.

Here goes:

1. If the last year were a movie of your life, what would the genre be?
I would have loved my movie to be a comedy musical but it was more of a drama. The V. was 2x out of jobs this year - we did not know what the future holds - what would happen to the mortgage, future plans, etc. before end of this year he got a new job - happy ending indeed, hopefully till ever after..

2. What were the two or three major themes that kept recurring?

• hoping for the best despite the uncertainties
• answered prayers

3. What did you accomplish this past year that you are the most proud of?

• passing my Montessori theory exams 
• good working relationship with clients and colleagues
• getting out of the crisis unscathed 
• finally was able to go home to see my family after 4 years! 

4.  What do you feel you should have been acknowledged for but weren’t?

• compensation from my hard work

5. What disappointments or regrets did you experience this past year?

• I failed to document more of my life in my blog (my only source of journalling at the moment)
• I could not keep up with some of my activities (book club, bible studies) and had been reading less 
• Disappointed with myself for not being fit or trying to at least do something about it 
• Not getting real compensation for my work and efforts
• and something too personal to share

6. What was missing from last year as you look back?

•   time spent on travel  
• time spent on leisure activities 
•  time spent with friends 

7. What were the major life-lessons you learned this past year?

• It really is hard to reach a goal and it means sacrifices (whole summer studying) but it's worth it (passed the exams!)
• You'll never know what tomorrow brings and you just have to be hopeful and keep the Faith
•  It is good to have some savings for the rainy days. The V. and I realised how  we were living and spending our money that we did not really have such a big problem during our financial worries. 

Whew, this took time than I thought. Tomprrow I shall write about things I am looking forward about 2011 - the dawn of a new decade-


 
 
 

Happy 2010

Tick tack tick tack... can you hear the clock clicking? In just a few days 2009 will be over... we are treading on a new year ... beginning a new chapter in our lives. Take a look at  your 2009 and see what it brought you... I just did and clicked on my archive.. amazing.. it is such a wonderful thing this blog we all call that allows us to publish our thoughts, have some new friends and get in touch with friends and families from all over (this is the first purpose of my blog). Best of all it allows us to record about the trivialities and momentous events of our lives.

There have been a lot of things that happened the past year. 2009 was an exciting year for me, full of adventures, trials, challenges, a few successes, a few failures... some blessings, some problems.. new friends... new enemies..

As I end this post I want to wish you all the best in 2010! May this coming year bring you happiness in all the things you do .. may it bring you good health... may it shower you with new opportunities to learn, meet new friends and discover new places.. best of all, may it see you fit to breeze through the next 12 months and greet the next year again after this year!

updates

Whew, February is almost over! Tomorrow or rather today (as it is past 12 midnight ) is my last day in the german kindergarden where I currently work. Starting Monday I will be working in an english speaking, sort of exclusive kindergarden. It feels quite weird, I really don't feel as if I'm going to change my work place and have new set of colleagues, students and parents. Maybe it will all change next week.
Nevertheless, the kids and my colleagues made me cry yesterday. Or should I say made me howl. I was trying to keep my spirits up and hold back the tears but the kids surprised me - I was setting up the table for my farewell party when suddenly one by 0ne, forty nine kids ( the other eleven were sick ) came and each gave me a rose. Some said some nice words like thank you for being with us. we will not forget you , i'll miss you etc. That was quite dramatic.
After that, they gave me a gift which I will post one of these days. It was a big painting with 60 squares representing each child and in different colors.
Aside from that it will be a busy weekend (again!)- It will start with tonight. I'm going to have a farewell party for my colleagues here at home - the last one before we start to pack our bags and boxes. I decided to do a mexican theme dinner with nachos, fajitas and tacos - of course not to forget daiquiris and tequilas. I hope I did not overestimated my menu otherwise I will have to eat mexican for the next 2 weeks. I always overdo my meals - my worst embarrassing scenario is this - guest is enjoying his meal and wants to have more and me the hostess has no more food for him!!! I think I got this trait from my mom. Then on Saturday, we'll continue with painting the walls in the new home. We did already 3 rooms (2 bedrooms, hallway) and we need to do just 2 more this weekend.