A wrap-up, and a ribbon cutting ceremony

So, 2009 is coming to a close. And 2010 is just around the corner.

As my mom said when we were talking over lunch a few days ago, I count my age every New Year, not necessarily by my birthday. So, that makes 2009 my last teenage year. Yes, you heard it right. 2009 is my LAST teenage year. I guess that makes me officially "no longer a kid" by tomorrow. It sucks. It really does. But, I guess it's about time that I put some direction into this pretty much screwed-up life I'm living.

After listening to the Brewrats last night, I got the idea to think about the highlights of 2009 for me. Let me look back at the sorts of shit that I've done and that have happened during my last teenage year. Of course, not all of them are piles of shit. There's also the usual silver lining behind the clouds.

• February 2009 - My laptop got hijacked. (LOL.)

It was during last Feb Fair. As usual, me and my housemates plus friends went to the Feb Fair. We did the usual stuff there. Lots of fun. However, when we got back to our apartment, we got robbed. My laptop + another laptop + a cellphone + my mp3 player. Yes, pretty much screwed.

• March 2009 - Got a new laptop. :)

It was sudden, but I'm still thankful. I forgot the exact date, but whatever. Although it was till later when my laptop got christened as Yuki.

• May 2009 - First time that I got a line of 1 grade in a major subject.

Define unexpected. I mean, come on. The likes of me don't deserve a grade like that. I'm content with barely passing the subject. But still, it's for bragging rights. And a wee bit of inspiration. *evil laugh*

• September 2009 (more specifically, September 5, 2009)

This is a normal day. NORMAL. You don't believe me? I don't too. This day is... well, how should I put it? Special. Lots of things started this day. Some ended, some began. This day marked the point where my life got it's direction, at least. I had the reason to wake up everyday, breathe the morning air, smile, laugh, and well, you get the picture. I bet she bit her tongue at least once while I'm writing this. Haha.

• November 2009 - LU Live!

Well, this is the first time that I've ever been to a gaming convention. So, this just fits into the list just fine. And, it was one hell of a fun time that I wondered why did I took so long before attending one.
Another one is, my aunt passed away last November. It was the first death on my father's side of the family. It's sad, but we must go on with living for her sake.


And that about wraps up my 2009, my last teenage year. Of course, there's a lot of stuff that has happened in-between those that I mentioned, but they're usual occurrences in each person's lives.

And, of course, I'll go along with the bandwagon, and make my own list of New Year's resolutions. More like, the things I need to do now that I'm no longer a kid.

1. Set my priorities straight. It's only a matter of time before society puts the pressure on me, better be ready while there's still time.
2. Learn to trust THAT person. (oo, ikaw. ikaw ang tinutukoy ko. XD) Most of the problems that we had are caused by my frantically running around head. It's not good. Makes me feel bad inside and vomit. So, yeah. I don't want to hurt you anymore. :)
3. Be more responsible in attending classes. No more lates.(125 && 128. T_T) Lessen absences.
4. Be more peaceful. Only wage war on people when there's a reason to. :)
5. No more cramming deadlines! (Yeah, I know this one's impossible, but let's put it in the list for formality.)
6. Act more like my age. Since I'm running out of time, I can't afford to be running around randomly now, can't I?

So there, that's basically the gist of it. Maybe I'll look back into this list a few months after and laugh at how I didn't change, but hopefully this time I will. Necessity calls.

And with that, a Happy New Year to everyone! And also, to my batchmates(born on the same year people), let's make the best of our first year as non-teenagers. Kudos!

The Sponge Postulate

This just struck me while I was doing the dishes after lunchtime yesterday.

When a sponge (Scotch Brite-type, not the one w/ pants) is put under a running faucet, it absorbs just enough water, then the rest just spills out. The sponge stays bloated unless you squeeze the water out, while the rest of the water from the faucet just falls down the drain.

Funny how this can be applied to people’s feelings too.

A person’s heart is like a sponge. It absorbs just the right amount of love, affection, or whatever you may call that emotion that sends butterflies in your stomach. Too little will cause the heart to be dry, just like a sponge with not enough water. Too much will cause the heart to be smothered, just like a sponge full of water and can’t absorb anymore, thus wasting the rest of the water.

What’s the lesson here? Learn how to love in moderation. Show your feelings slowly, but sincerely. Nothing good comes out of smothering the person you like that you like/love him/her. It is suffocating. Let yourselves breathe. Everything in excess is bad, and that also applies to falling in love. Once you felt that you did your part in showing your love, let the other person digest and absorb them. Let them think things through, thus being able to act accordingly.

Don’t get ahead of yourself. Keep your feet on the ground. Haste makes waste. :)