Happy thanksgiving

If happiness is a gift, then thanksgiving must be a choice. What is thanksgiving to you? In the ancient times, it is the time when people give thanks for the harvest that they get for the year. Of course, it has its religious significance. Whichever way you see it, i would like to use it as an opportunity to give thanks for a great 2010! It had certainly been a year of many milestones.

1) This is the year of my freedom, my liberty out of the military call of duty. For 2 years I waited for the time to get my civilian rights back. It is also the year of academic continuation for my guy friends and myself. This year, I came to Australia to study. I ever contemplated studying abroad, but not Australia, never had that continent crossed my mind. Believe it or not, I had never been to Australia prior to this trip.



2) I was given the opportunity to organize a Christian youth camp in university. It took its toll on me, but it was satisfying to know I gave it my 110% and to see how people respond to Him and to the camp. It is the sense of achievement that is really beyond comprehension. I believed the camp definitely satisfied its purpose.

3) I got my first car. It is actually quite an experience to have a car of your own. It really made life so much easier when you have a car. The convenience it provides, the reduction of limitations such as distance and time. The car is extra significant because I got into a minor accident that really taught me lessons. It taught me to be indepedent, to know who are the true friends who will be there by your side! You will be amazed who will step forward and assist you when you actually need help.

4) I met my girlfriend. Ironically, this year many of my friends found themselves a companion,and thank God i am no different. Been 2 years since i dated and it had been an amazing experience knowing her. A friend whom I can be independently dependent on.

I am sure there are many thing you can be thankful for. The fact that we are still living to read this, in itself is something to be thankful for. Soo... Unlike President Barack Obama, who pardoned the turkey on thanksgiving, I seek pardoning for the wrong that I did to anyone at anywhere this thanksgiving. No matter where, when and how in 2010, I am thankful that you are part of it...