Auld Lang Syne

My favorite version of Auld Lang Syne so far.

The song brings back memories of my cousins and I as kids singing this song at midnight as we cheered the new year. While I never really grasped the meaning of the song, when I watched it on New Year's Eve, it brought to my mind and heart, lots of emotions and reflections on the year that had passed and the year that was to begin.

There are a lot of things that I would like to have in 2012 but I reckon I'd be content if I continue to keep my job, continue to have my family by my side and always have good friends to turn to in times of need. This doesn't mean though that 2012 will be without dreams. I'll still continue being dreamy me, wishing for the unrealistic reality and trying to live in it. When you do see me, please do remind me to occasionally look outside my cloud!

2011 has been a rather heartwarming year in many ways for me. Some of the highlights include my trip to Sydney and making amazing friends, graduating from University, celebrating my parents' 25th wedding anniversary, re-joining the CFC community and knowing amazing people, securing my first proper job and making some really amazing friends from work, and being able to be in Singapore to see my grandparents, brother and best friends. Seems like a lot of things were amazing and Perth has been amazing for me! I cannot even begin to think about leaving Perth and this song invokes nostalgia.

The year was not without its struggles, but as I reflect, I cannot seem to remember the emotions that made me cry for hours on end or the frustrations that I experienced while job hunting. I don't feel the heaviness that was there when I had to say goodbye to my brother or the worry when I heard that my grandfather might possibly pass on. Instead, I remember the nights of comforting hugs, the sweet text messages of love and care, the many many many dinners and lunches spent bowled over with laughter with family and friends over jokes, stories and experiences, the smiles of my patients and the adoration of my little kids! I remember the special meals cooked by my mom, the nights spent in family bonding, 2 nights with my brother, the family and friends who have shown me so much love in the past year, I really couldn't give any of you up.

I look forward to time with you in 2012.