Hi Jx, or Tyler, or whatever you’d like people to call you. Yup, you’re pretty much talking to yourself now. But hell, it ain’t the first time. The year’s about to end and man I must say its been a pretty shitty one. Mostly I point my finger towards JC. But now’s not the time for regrets. But ahead of you is 2012. No, the year probably ain’t gonna be better and asking for it to be better won’t change a damn thing. The only way for it to be better is for yourself to let it be better. To make the damn change yourself. The only reason I’m writing this, is for you to remember what’s important next year. God, Studies, Rugby and Friends. and yes, they are in decreasing order of importance.
1. God
Whatever you do, keep Him in mind. Because without Him, you’d be nothing. Because with His abundant grace, the year will fly past without a hitch. For everything you do, your studies, your sport, do it with Him in mind. Remember the peace that only He can give. You’ve made a pledge to follow Jesus. Now’s the time to show your commitment.
2. Studies
You hated 2011. You hated studying day and night. Almost completely losing your social life. But here’s the deal, 2012 will be worse. It must be. I don’t mean to scare you, but your future, depends on this year and on that very exam. No doubt, the system you live in is fucked up beyond measure. But now isn’t the time to complain, you’re in it already. You made the decision and now it’s time to live it up to it. Not for your parents, not for your relatives, not for your friends. But for yourself. Whether you end up living the rest of your life as a menial worker or whether you live your life to enjoy all it’s luxuries. This is the year. So don’t fuck it up.
3. Rugby
What can I say, it’s been a love-hate thing. But mostly love. Its your only safe haven now. The only place where your mind totally switches off to all the worldly things. Another source of peace that is greatly lacking in everyone’s lives. Give it your all every training, every game. The days where you feel tired, look to God, and then drink protein :D But no matter what, remember that this is second to your studies. Train when you have to, and study the rest of the time. Manage your time well and excel in both.
4. Friends
Now for the last of things that will help you survive next year. Your friends old and new. Your new friends, the rugby clique. They’ll be the ones who keep you sane most of the time. They’re the ones you’ll study with, they’re the ones you’ll train with. Embrace them, but trust few. Next the old friends who have stood by you. Your best friend, your sis, your clique. Their the ones that will keep you alive for the rest of your life. Make sure to tie yourself close to them and never let them drift away. Because they’re the best thing in your life now. And probably forever more.
So it’s a long year ahead. There’s no easy way out of it, you’re in Singapore. Well, actually there is. You know, that window behind you. But hell, you love living too much to die. So its just this, a year that will decide your life. This isn’t O levels, its the real fucking deal. Its your choice now, make or break. Give it a good start, give it a good ending, give it your all. Hopefully when you look back at the end of next year, you won’t see it as a year of regrets. But more of one filled with triumph. So here goes your 4 new year resolutions. Cheers.
