2011 Summary

As predicted, this was indeed a very slow-paced year. It however marked a turning point where all the hardships and trauma of the last few years appeared to have finally, finally passed.

1. Work

Tremendous changes at the start of the year. The impossible person i had to work with left under pressure, to my utmost delight. From then onwards there were great adjustments to be made, but eventually everything settled into a mundane, dull, routine job with no interesting development. Although for most of the time i felt solid like a rock, I didnt do much, and didnt accomplish much (expect to have that reflected in the soon to be announced annual bonus and increment). There were great disappointment seeing other people being rewarded with promotions but i came to realise that it was probably fair.

2.Social Life

By the time i got the house and car sorted, four months of the year had passed. all of of sudden i felt like i was standing again, and it was time to get a life. it however took a few ridiculously painful months of loneliness before anything happened. i remembered crying at night realising i had absolutely anyone to talk to. The biggest breakthrough happened with the social group i joined. it was fantastic when i first joined but eventually i had to avoid them as i got tired of the bitching, jealousy, gossiping and drama that was so rampant within the group.

3. Birds

After a long winter..a bird came - introduced by a friend. no interest. then another came, then another, then more. and suddenly i was overwhelmed with women to the point of getting sick and tired of all these dramas. it appeared like women everywhere were attracted to me, and i was pretty surprised by this development. the sad thing was.. none of them worked out. but some were really good while they lasted, i could only looked back and smiled. i almost fell for someone, only for her to bolt suddenly, also i broke at least two hearts. there were at least another two very clear, absolute offers for sex that i turned down.. and apart from some unexpected handjobs in china i was completely abstinent until the final few days of the year when i met Quin.

4. Shenzhen

Not a memorable trip, but it was good relaxation. Wrongly chose the dead of summer to visit when the heat was unbearable.

5. Marathon

My first marathon almost became the highlight of this rather dull year. the whole trip, preparation and interesting company was rather memorable.

6. Saigon

The last few days of the year was the mother of all events. It saved what would have been a rather dull and disappointing year. Meeting Quin and spending those awesome days and nights with her was definitely the best moments of the year, if not my life.

The year started off painful.. past the halfway mark it got interesting.. towards the end it turned dissappointing and melancholy.. but at last it ended with a bang.

Probably the thing i am most thankful for was seeing my life being rebuilt after those agonising years. The year had not been stellar, but it was pretty smooth and hopefully will start a foundation to better days.