Closing time

assalamualaikum

in the name of Allah the Most Gracious the Most Merciful

2009 is very close to closing its curtain. It has finally reached the last day, and a brand new year will start tomorrow.

2009 marks a very special year to my life. This is the year where I took so many steps forward to maturity.

January
purely for holiday. I was back for good after a 3 year stint in NZ.

February
Where my career began, and I met a bunch of wonderful people in my Induction group.

March
I was posted to Kulim. I thank Allah that I was not sent somewhere else.

April - December
I am still here in Kulim. I remain to be the old me, with less interest in politics. The interest remains the same, but I am not that enthusiastic anymore in searching deeper than usual for the best news. My dislike for Utusan remains the same.

If I were to describe myself now, after 2009, the best word would probably (more) mature. I prefer to take things more calmly, wisely and more patiently. I can accept that Allah plans only the best for His faithfuls, only if we give the best of ourselves to Him.

2009 has also been colourful, in relative, where I braved myself to be in a relationship. It did not work out in the end, but I am thankful for what has been fated. For those who know me well, I am the type that previously was scared of commitment. I will not go into pages describing what I have done in the past, and it is none of anyone's business anyway.

2009 is also meaningful because it is when I took another step forward to maturity. I purchased my first ever car, with my own money.

In May, I travelled by air with family. I could not be prouder with the achievement to be the only Malay to walk down the aisle and stepped up to the stage to receive my scroll. I am out of words to describe how I felt, it was purely fantastic.

I hope to achieve more in 2010. To close 2009 with your boss' saying ' I am more than happy to accept you as A&E MO once you finish housemanship' is awesome. Though I am on call tonight, and undeniably busy expecting trauma cases, I can honestly say 2009 is a good year.

I keep no new resolutions for 2010. I know myself well. For everyone out there, you should have some. Make a standard for yourself, and there's nothing better than to know that you are better than what you think you are capable of.

My latest pic. I had dinner at Pizza before starting my on call very soon.

I close 2009 with one of my favourite songs,



Dashboard Confessional with Juli - Stolen.

HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYBODY!

till next time,
assalamualaikum