Few days from now and the New Year will start to roll. Thinking about my 2008 makes me wonder how in blue hell did I breezed through the year. It was so fast that I almost lost track of time.
Looking back, these are some of the things that I should say made a mark for my 2008.
1. My first trip to Tassie. Though I was there for work, I tried my best to explore Tasmania whenever I had the opportunity. Hobart was special. The old buildings just make you feel special. Launceston was sort of an outback. I felt sleepy exploring it. And Devonport was some sort of a ghost town. It’s like a scene on a western/cowboy movie minus the cowboy hats. With limited time, I failed to see the Tasmanian Devil and the penguins at the Penguin Island. Hopefully, I’ll be back to explore more.
2. Big Day Out 2008 – I used to dream about getting into this festival when I was in high school and I told myself to work hard and experience the fun with the people and the music. After years of imagining myself into it, I was finally able to go and experience my dream. The bodies bumping each other just to get a good view of the performers was spectacular. I didn’t imagine myself getting through “Rage Against The Machine” crowd. It was the best, thinking I am small to go through the Big crowd. I didn’t pass out and it was all worth it. Slamming with the fans was such a hell of a ride that I decided to go out after the first song. At least, it was only me in my group who made it to the “Rage Against The Machine” crowd.
3. World Youth Day 2008 - I never thought of getting into this until my girlfriend had a volunteer slot for this event. We were supposed to meet here in Geelong/Melbourne when things went on a roller coaster. We have to see each other before she goes back to New York on September. She had problems in getting her Australian visa until a blessing knocked on our doors. She got it through volunteering for World Youth Day 2008. Since she got her slot, I thought, why not get mine too. It was such a blessing as I got mine a week before the event, where most of the Aussie based applicants had a hard time getting theirs. Some even waited for at least 3 months. Everything went fine and it was the best 11 days to spend with my girlfriend. The pope was a rock star and it was nice to reaffirm my relationship with my girlfriend.
4. iPhone – With the worldwide release of the revolutionary iPhone 3G and having my dodgy phone for 4 years due for replacement, the most logical substitute would be the iPhone. It’s nice and I don’t have to bring my iPod and my mobile. It’s all in one. As of the moment, I could just lounge everywhere and chat with my friends over an IM client, blog, check emails, listen to my favourite tunes, watch videos or get my way through Google Maps and AroundMe. An essential for my kind of lifestyle.
5. Moving out - After a year and 3 months, I decided to get out from my aunt’s place and live on my own. I don’t have much savings but enough to get me through. It was hard but I’m lucky to have friends who really helped me in this transition. My new place is good and the housemates are great. I feel better staying here and there’s nothing I could ask for the moment. The peace of mind and the “freedom” are the best.
6. My driver’s license – I really thought I couldn’t make it as the passing rate for Learners’ in Victoria has dropped to 30%. I failed thrice as I always in a hurry. The test was very strict and they really had the eye on me. But a week before my 1st anniversary of being a Learner, I have finally got my Victorian Driver’s License. Though I could now get a car, I should be delaying it as I’m not ready yet to get into this crazy petrol prices, car maintenance, registration and other fees. Hopefully, by next year, I could get mine soon to be more mobile.
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From Pinoy Kangaroo |
Well, my 2008 is practically a preparation for my next journey. I may not able to understand some of the “in betweeners” but I believe that these are just fillers for my journey through life. I have more things to do and I look forward for my 2009. I know it will be a blast and I am excited to get things on a roll.
With the help of God and His grace and mercy, 2009, “Just Bring It On”!!!