The Gal – Nicole

Ok, yet another post which is more personal, guess the review posts and what not can wait (am making sure they are written perfectly before being published lol).

2009 is coming to an end. It has been a blast, as always, yet it never fails to leave me room to ponder, and reflect on what has happened in this year. I can assure you that many thoughts are crossing my mind as I am writing this entry.

This year has been a year of wrecked emotions, swinging from one end of extremities to the other… and left me feeling very exhausted indeed. Made the transition from studies to work. Man, easier said than done.

There were so much to learn, loads to cope with, and many a times, tripping and falling along the way. Left me pretty much burnt, tired out and stressed in the process. It made me miss school, but I am definitely not missing the exams. The transition path was tough, but thankfully, surrounded by family, bf and friends, its much bearable.

It was a proud moment in the family, as I don the graduation robe and got my cert. Its been a long long way. Battling depression, and worrisome grades for 4 years. Bittersweet affair I would say.

I didn’t get to go for my graduation trip simply because I can’t afford it (unless some kind soul decide to sponsor me).

2009 is also the year where I started to take a proactive role in managing finances, and start giving allowances to my parents, and clear the mounting debts incurred during the course of the degree.

So many changes in this year alone has left me weary, and very drained mentally, physically, and emotionally. Had not for the intervention by friends, I would not have come this far. Thank you my dearest peeps, you made me feel as if the world is right again.

Started my skin treatment this year, and that I am glad to say that my complexion has improved a lot, and though I am still on medication through till September 2010, I have no regrets spending that amount of money.

All in all, I am happy that 2009 is almost but over.

I feel blessed to have gone through all these changes.

Nicole

PS: I have more to add, but these shall suffice for this post.