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Last day of 2008. Reflection of what I had done this year.
- Choreograph a dance for Warwick Malaysia Night whilst participating in another (performed by Team Fearless in 4 events)
- Hitchhiked to Morocco. It was an amazing experience involving many laugh, sweat, frustration, tears and courage.
- Pushed to be leader for our business planning project, which was a valuable experience for me to be able to make decisions in a professional environment.
- Elected to be on the exec board of Warwick Volunteers leading to an opportunity of a great weekend away, absolutely free!
- Crammed for first year final exam, managing an overall 1st.
- Visited Jenny in Sweden. The place is very pretty and it made me realise that perhaps UK is not the most expensive place on earth.
- Worked briefly at HLG S as an accounting assistant, sitting at the resigned manager's desk (Oooo). Did a research on Tower REIT but resigned one week later. Eeeek.
- Completed an 8 week internship in Ernst & Young, International Tax Services Department, working on transfer pricing reports.
- Wrote my first CV and covering letter for job applications.
- Started going to the gym.
- Applied to join AIESEC, an international platform for students to take leadership responsibilities and work abroad. Now one of the Global Partnerships Managers, I begin questioning my passion for and motives of joining AIESEC.
- Fell ill 5 times in the 10 weeks of term 1. Thankfully with better nutrition and with the aid of vitamin tablets, I am able to stay well till now.
- Got my first job at UK, a temp role at Clinton Cards. Annoyed at arrogant and rude 16 year olds, but gained till and customer service experience at a card shop, which is surprisingly interesting especially at Christmas times.
- Had my first Christmas experience at Daniel's home. It was lovely (and expensive for parents) and had a real feel of family life in Great Britain.
Looking back at the list, it feels like I have achieved more than I think I did. It's probably natural to set a new year's resolution after the reflection but, as more often than not, I don't stick to my plan, I shall just let my life flow freely and see where it leads me.
Till then, Happy New Year everyone!
