A New Beginning

It's already a brand new year but somehow I didn't feel it. To me it was just another Sunday. The thrill and excitement that come with the turning of a new year were missing. Perhaps as I get older, I became fearful of 'new year' as it would mean that I am a year older. Or perhaps it was that there wasn't anything new for me to look forward to. I used to anticipate the new year with enthusiasm as it would mean having a new class to teach. In fact, I couldn't wait for school to start and to get to know my new class. But now this has become history and so have the feelings that come with it. Would the feeling be lost forever? I hope not.

I don't have the habit of making resolutions. What is the point of making it when I don't intend to keep it? If there are changes to be made, why must we wait till Jan 1 to do it? If we are serious about correcting a bad habit, we should be doing it immediately rather than wait for an auspicious day like New Year. Nevertheless, being a new year, I have made some minor changes to my house. I gave it a good clean up and even rearranged some of the furniture to give the place a 'new' look.

Though I have nothing to look forward to, I do hope that the new beginning will bring with it new development in my quest for employment. I have yet to receive any news from the few job interviews that I went to. 'No news is good news' but in my case I guess no news is no fill - no vacancy to fill. Anyway, as long as I don't stop trying there should be hope right? I wouldn't want a 'fat hope' but won't mind a fat paycheck. A new year dream? Perhaps but I shall dream on. We all need dreams to keep us going, don't we? May all your dreams come true just as I wait to realise mine. Have a great year and keep dreaming.

~~~ Stay Positive! Stay Happy! ~~~
20:34