Almost there
It's almost, just almost 2006. A very scary thought, that, knowing that one year has past.
Don't you notice it's always like this? In the early parts of the year, you wonder why time passes so slowly, especially when there are less holidays. But when the year-end approaches, and you get your chance to clear your leave, and to sit out several holidays at one go, (at least once a week, plus a few more to look forward to next week), you start to wonder, 'Where did time go?'
Suddenly, I'm over my mid-twenties, and the late twenties are quickly approaching.
Scary man. I mean, when I was younger I can deal with using soap and water on my face. Now, when I get to shopping malls and I walk past those expensive beauty-counters, I actually feel like I might want to try one of those peeling things, or that anti-aging cream. And then I decide, OK, maybe I can still work around with sliced cucumbers, just once a week.
Just over four years ago I was comfortably asking some donations from Mum anytime I wanted to buy something, at a time when I felt it was still legal to beg her for stuff like a new computer, or some extra funds to help me pay for my camera. Nowadays, I'd feel terribly guilty if I had to tell her that money is a little tight and ask permission whether I could give a little less to the household fund. Surprisingly, I could save a lot more when I was barely out of school and earning a measly paycheck… now, I'm getting twice of what I used to earn then and barely, just barely making ends meet.
It's tough being an adult.
December 29th, 2005 at 8:59 am
When we advance forward the stronger the wind resistances will be.
Happy New Year To you.
December 29th, 2005 at 9:13 am
I’m getting to my mid-twenties liao!!! boo hoo~~~
December 29th, 2005 at 10:09 am
past that… don’t let people scare you… it only gets better (especially if you have a good partner)!
December 29th, 2005 at 10:20 am
Don’t worry, when you hit 30, time will no longer passes slowly at the beginning of the year and accelerates towards year-end.
Time passes quickly all year round.
December 29th, 2005 at 11:10 am
pinpin : isn’t that more scarier??:shock:
December 29th, 2005 at 11:27 am
“Where did time go?”
Actually, time is always here.
It is we humans who will go.
December 29th, 2005 at 11:36 am
viewtru: classic reply man.
December 29th, 2005 at 11:58 am
Only seems like yesterday that I was in Sydney and in my early thirties … now, I am in Perth and in my Early FORTIES!!!! Wow! I’m glad I made it this far - two palm readers both independantly said I would marry at 27 and die at about 31 … am i glad i dont’ believe in that crap … besides, I was married at 24 bwahahah!
Ticking away the moments that make up a dull day
You fritter and waste the hours in an offhand way
Kicking around on a piece of ground in your home town
Waiting for someone or something to show you the way
Tired of lying in the sunshine staying home to watch the rain
And you are young and life is long and there is time to kill today
And then one day you find ten years have gone behind you
No one told you when to run, you missed the starting gun
And you run and you run to catch up with the sun, but it’s sinking
Racing around to come up behind you again
The sun is the same in a relative way, but you’re older
Shorter of breath and one day closer to death
Every year is getting shorter, never seem to find the time
Plans that either come to naught or half a page of scribbled lines
Hanging on in a quiet desperation is the English way
The time is gone, the song is over, thought I’d something more to say
Home, home again
I like to be here when I can
And when I come home cold and tired
Its good to warm my bones beside the fire
Far away across the field
the tolling of the iron bell
calls the faithful to their knees
to hear the softly spoken magic spell
December 29th, 2005 at 12:28 pm
Oh No! 2006 is almost here and I’ve failed to achieve my 2005’s resolution!!
December 29th, 2005 at 12:28 pm
You better start using those skincare products made specially to prevent wrinkles =P I mean, hey…I’m gonna be 22 and I’m thinking about eye creams already
But my mom always say, “Save as much money as you can while you’re still under my roof because when you have your own family next time, it’s gonna be tough unless you’re earning tonnes”
December 29th, 2005 at 2:08 pm
“It’s tough being an adult.”
It is, or it isn’t… it’s still your choice.
December 29th, 2005 at 2:23 pm
Exactly my experience. hahaha…I’m also earning more than twice what I used to earn but barely making ends meet. Years ago when I just started work, I was able to save 6k in a year. Now I dont even see 1k in the bank!!! :shock::sad:
December 29th, 2005 at 2:32 pm
well…I guess that’s part of growing up
The whole idea about saving while you were just out of school and comparing right now…well I believe that’s cuz as you grow older…u have more commitments and other stuff to see to
December 29th, 2005 at 5:24 pm
“It’s tough being an adult.”
Yeah, but we got to enjoy sex too.
December 29th, 2005 at 5:27 pm
I was an adult once!
December 29th, 2005 at 6:11 pm
dear minishorts… if you think its hard now, wait till you get married and have children!
on that note… have a happy and productive 2006!!!
December 29th, 2005 at 6:22 pm
my bf was just complaining about it yesterday.
not enough time. not enough money.
and he wants to plan for our future. then he chickens out.
what hte hell
December 29th, 2005 at 6:28 pm
you better start using trusted branded skincare product.
December 29th, 2005 at 7:44 pm
i firmly believe that no one under 40 should be buying anti-wrinkle creams and peels. still young ok. still immortal ok. no worries! owwee!
December 30th, 2005 at 12:37 am
Don’t remind me. I’ll be 27 next year (wait, that’s 4 months time!!!). I’ll be past that mid-twenties thing.
It hit me last year when I filled out a form and I couldn’t tick the 19-24 age group box. Damn.
hell, *I* am using more skincare products… but haven’t graduated to all those anti-wrinkle stuff lah. Guys should get a few wrinkles here n there mah haha.
December 30th, 2005 at 8:08 am
Ronlim - wait to you start ticking the 40+ age group boxes … sad … I still don’t kids or an idea what to do with my life!!! Waaah!
December 30th, 2005 at 8:55 am
I don’t get it.
Here I am, wishing and wishing and wishing I was older (i’m 18 btw), and I REALLY don’t see what’s wrong with being 20-somethings.
You (and my other 20-something yr old friends) make it sound like you’ve just hit 60.
bleh.
December 30th, 2005 at 1:56 pm
Cheneille - don’t make me cry … 60 is only 20 years away! Waaah! Hope I have a wife and kids by that time … might have to order Russian Bride! Waaaah!
[This statement complies with the Dabido Humour Standard of Excellence - the Other Kenny will know what I am talkin about!]
December 30th, 2005 at 3:14 pm
Dabido - I heard mail order bride from Vietnam and China are good… hehehee
December 30th, 2005 at 9:12 pm
Other Kenny - Thanks man … I can’t get one from Vietnam, my cousin is Vietnamese, I don’t want to accidently marry a relative. Might try China.
December 31st, 2005 at 1:18 am
chooki, aye to the point that the more some ppl earn the less they’re able to save/keep.
i used to be able to live in kl for less than 400/month (excluding rent) just after graduating. thinking back, that’s like a superhuman feat compared to now.
December 31st, 2005 at 4:00 am
cheneille, 18 is a fantastic age. Make sure you live it to the max!
The problem with 20s is, you start working at some point (usually lah…), and that’s when time accelerates ten-fold, and before you know it, the 20s are gone *sniff sniff*. So live life now!
Dabido, har 40+ boxes? Argh, I’m starting to get itchy and breaking out in rashes… allergic reaction to this topic… must… not… talk about it!
December 31st, 2005 at 4:49 am
lolz :mrgreen:, I still can ask for my allowance without shame…years to go…:lol:
December 31st, 2005 at 2:15 pm
happy 2006!!!
December 31st, 2005 at 5:50 pm
that’s why i LUUUUVV being a 17-year-old. WAHAHAHAHAHA the world is my oyster.
December 31st, 2005 at 6:03 pm
Choo Ki, a very Happy New Year to you. Your blog is one of the things I’m thankful for this year; may 2006 see much more of you, maybe a baby or two.
Cheers to another great year ahead!
December 31st, 2005 at 10:49 pm
Happy New Year.
January 1st, 2006 at 3:07 am
Happy New Year
January 1st, 2006 at 1:23 pm
THERE! … I mean HERE!
[As in, we've arrived so it's no longer 'almost there']
January 2nd, 2006 at 4:39 pm
It’s not guilt. Your sense of responsibility shows through quite well. MSMum might not say it, but I think she is secretly proud.
Sorry it’s taken me five days to see it myself.:mrgreen:
January 2nd, 2006 at 4:48 pm
Happy New Year