I have always loved December.

There is something about the weather, the people, the.. I don’t know.. it just makes me feel all cosy and closer to people.

Maybe people slow their paces, and are more generous and lenient… since it’s the holiday seasons.

And of cos, the fact that Minibean is a December baby, kinda makes the month all the more special.

I was frankly appalled when I realised it is 1st December today.

Somehow, somewhat, I was afraid of this year ending too soon.

And she will be turning 2 tomorrow.

And yes, laughs, no longer a baby, though always one in my eyes.

For the next 30 days + today, I shall live life, since 2008 has held so much meaning, so much memories of affinity and spontaneity…  and so much .. love(?).

It was as if I went on a little adventure of my own, without a destination in mind, and here I am, getting much more than I would ever asked for.

It is a year to remember. Through the pain, the tears, the coldness, the exasperation… I shall not forget how it has been one of most amazing years for me. Maybe not so for some, but in contrast to a depressing 2007, it certainly sparkled.

December… a month of rain and cold, perfect for cuddles.

Alas, this year, I don’t crave for cuddles, but just in need of some quietness and peace, so I can live and breathe for, and on, my own.

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I was redundant at the dinner yesterday and my evening could have been better spent.

But somehow it was not as bad as I had anticipated it to be, as much as I normally felt out of place at such events.

Nonetheless, I was pretty impressed with how the number of youths involved had increased significantly, for sometimes I do feel what a pity it would be would such cultural clans dwindle and… disappear. And I think to myself, how is it possible to reconcile different generations together to make things work.

Sometimes, it is pretty amazing to sit through the event, just to see, to watch, the comradeship that binds our fathers together, and realise there is so much more, for us, to learn.

Sadly, many of us, never do.