20th (Part 2)

I used to look forward to my birthday. Some times I make plans with my friends, some birthdays are spent studying/training for MSSDs, a few others are spent in the car, a 6 hour ride back to Penang for CNY, another few awesome ones which I vow to remember for as long as I could. 

To be honest, I don't really look forward to this birthday. Not because I'll be 2- instead of 1- but because the 28th means I only have 31 more days here in Malaysia with the people I cherish. Now, I only have 29 days left. This is a lot worse than counting down for the final exam. :(

Until 2 days ago, the most memorable birthday I had was my 17th birthday. My last birthday in Kwang Hua.  Unexpected events - spot-check, a birthday cake in class, unexpected presents :)

Now, I had a wonderful 20th birthday that I promise I will remember. A huge thank you to two main humans for yesterday, Huey Khim and Shao Qian. The always quiet Shao Qian, thanks a bunch :)) Not only that, a huge thank you to all those that wished me through calls, texts, Twitter and Facebook! I really appreciate it all :)

My birthday wish has always been the same since the last.. 4-5 years? Hahaha! This year is no different. I used to wish for toys when I was little but meh, toys don't last. Lol. Anyway, I hope it comes true :D

As I grew older, everyone finds it harder to get me birthday presents. Relatives started giving angpaus, friends started kidnapping me and insist I buy something. Lol. The best birthday present, to me, is not the most expensive present but the handmade birthday cards that I've received. Seriously, they rank #1 :) I insist on making birthday cards for my best friends because I find those much more meaningful than those expensive cards sold in bookshops/Memory Lane. So next time, just give me a handmade card and I will be happy enough :D

Oh well, I am finally TWENTY. 20. They say that once you reach 20, time flies faster than you could ever imagine. Before you know it, it'll be your 30th birthday. Oh crap. Haha! Although I am not always a religious person, but I must say, I am thankful for being alive. Thankful for being able to reach 20 when some couldn't even reach 10. Thankful for being able to eat all I want when others don't even have a single bowl of rice at meal time. Thankful for being healthy and so much more. I pray.

Being 20, I think its time to start worrying about taking care of the family and sharing the financial burden with my parents. Its time to start achieving my goals in life and become a better person. Its time to become more independent and also to be able to look ahead. I don't want to be a burden to anybody and that's where I will start. To do better in Melbourne and not let my parents down.

I will do well in 2013.
I will mark off my resolutions one by one.

I will be strong :)