cliché post

so this is it people, the 31st of December for the year 2013. it is the last day of the year, no matter you enjoyed the ride or not.

yeah i bet many of us will expect people to say things like "this new year, i'll be a new me" or "i'll make a change from today onwards for the rest of the year" or what not. their Facebook, Twitter, blogs, Instagram, Tumblr might be flooded with long lists of resolutions and bucket list and what not. i think somehow, ever since the internet and social media have been a big part of everyone's lives, such things are pretty common. while some are condemned, there are those that are pretty good. i mean "good" here are those that are realistic and unlike those that require one to change his/her character and what not.

no worries, i don't like going by "new year new me" motto but rather rethinking what i should be achieving the coming year. i know it is cliché but i am still going to do it anyway. shall share my so-called resolutions.

1) money is root of all evil.. and happiness
if you say money cannot buy happiness, you are using it wrong and probably should give some to me. money can bring happiness through satisfying your cravings and helping people. so anyway, my point is i want to make more money. hmm.. okay wait let be rephrase that. i want to save up enough to pay for at least one semester of university schooling and to be able to enjoy myself as well. still waiting for my first assignment of tuition to come but i'm sure it will be soon. going to try to save 50% of what i earn every month thereafter.

2) aiming honours
university is starting in August 2014 for me. means i'll be back to face the monsters of grading and assignments on a regular basis. this will be probably the last stretch of full-time studying before heading out to the real working society and adulthood. nonetheless, i have to do my best and aim to get results to qualify myself for honours. so that will be at least GPA 3.5 out of 5 for every single semester. might be more but i'm aiming that no matter what.

3) for those who are dear to me
last couple of years in army i loved reading subjective online posts and articles. i could not help but to believe some authors stating that many in their 20s will start burning bridges and what not. now just turning 20 earlier this year, the start of this ordeal can be seen. however, i can understand those who have burn those bridges. probably too many friends and groups to hang out considering that the day stays at 24 hours and the amount of things expected to be done is piling. well, either way it is really time to rank those who are dear to me and what not already. yes, i know saying "rank" might not be a pleasant word in this case but at least it brings out the point i want to put across. i want to make sure i have time for all who care for me and are dear to me, be them be family or buddies or close friends.

4) why not make bridges
no more ideas of burning bridges, building new ones are good as well. new school, new environment, new friends, new experiences. yes i am somewhat excited for this year. for sure there will be new friends made but lets hope there are those that can be kept for life. true friends, i mean, not life partner. life partner is another issue.. haha.

okay, i think i covered the main things that i really want to achieve in the coming year. however, 2013 is not made possible without friends and family. so i would like to also take this time to thank those around me for making the year an enjoyable and interesting one. don't care the bad moments for they aren't worth remembering at all.

last but not least, HAPPY NEW YEAR to all of you out there in advance. may this year be a joy filled one for you. stay safe and see you next year. :)