Should the countdown be accompanied by the fireworks?

2008 and those first days of 2009 have a deep impact of my life.

I finished my master degree on renewable energy in 2008 and I also lost my beloved grandma in the same year.

I started my PhD in the 2008 and I have great time in the museum: my bosses and my colleagues are really friendly. It’s my dream to reach more than PhD and let us see what comes next.

I visited my friend and her family village and saw the thick snow there in the midst of the mountain.

Before I closed the 2008, I met my best friend Jo and her boyfriend and her other friends. We were going through some unforgettable experiences together and I am glad to have them as my new friends now.

Laugh and tear are the unavoidable things in this life. But I have a very long thankful list despite the sad things. I am still breathing, still have time to make the best of my life.

I have started 2009 with many sad stories. My friend got to be in hospital and a sms message reached me around 3 am. It made me a little bit worried, but thank God nothing is serious.

I also lost my ipod in 2009. I just couldn’t find it in my bag and I am not sure someone stole it. When my financial is ok, I can get a new one, hope so.

My family’s health is not very good: everyone has flu and cough and I hope they will get well soon.

I need help to get through the 2009 and I have got it:

I need God’s love, Christ’s faithfulness and Holy Spirit’s guidance to continue my life in this 2009.

I really think I haven’t done anything good in 2008. But I thank God for the experience I have learnt during last year. Now I have to work hard for my PhD and keep working for many things that I have to complete in my life.

But above all, I want to have the will to do God’s will in my life: to serve Him and to serve others.

Thank, Lord for all Your loving kindness.

And I thank my family for the trust they have in me so that I can continue my study.

And to all my friends who have brighten my days until today and also for those who have come across my life and left some impact in my life.

I love you all.