Looking back at 2008

I haven't blogged much in the past year, but it was a very eventful year!  Let me list the top 10 things in 2008.

1. Paid off the loan for "Buddy".


2. A trip to Disneyland in LA.


3. Ann, who will, no doubt, be my life-long friend.


4. The end the 5 year relationship.


5. A trip to New York City.



6. EMG Award.  Though not the biggest contributors to the feature being awarded, I'm very proud of being part of the team!



7. A fun and relaxing trip to Lake Tahoe.



8. A busy and eye-opening trip to London.



9. An unforgettable trip to Switzerland.


10. A very special someone who always seem to be able to rescue me from whatever depressing mood I get into.  Thank you.

At the end of the year, I just wanna say, "Be brave.  Be optimistic."  When I look at the world with a happy and loving heart, the sky feels clearer and the air smells sweeter.

I will miss 2008 because I learned and experienced so much from it.  Yet, I won't cling to the past.  Live the moment and look forward to the future.

Cypress

After days of snowing in Vancouver, the weather forecast finally shows a sunny symbol on Christmas day.  Vic and I got up very early today and went up to Cypress.  We were expecting lots and lots of people today because it's a holiday and is the first sunny day after days of heavy snow!  Pleasantly surprised, there were very few people.  I guess people either partied too much on Christmas eve or are with family doing Christmas stuff today.  

What a beautiful weather and perfect snow condition!  We rested on the hills with the sun shining on our faces in the afternoon.  I told myself, this is the way to enjoy life :)

Laguna

What can I say about this place?  Simply gorgeous!  

However, living here feels a bit unreal.  Less like a home, more like a hotel.  If I get to choose between the 2 million luxury condo and a down-to-earth house with a big kitchen where my whole family can make noodles together; rooms where I can hide in and dream about the future; and a big backyard where I can make snowmen in -- I choose the latter.  

Thank you, Daddy, for giving us a once in a lifetime experience of living at Laguna.  I don't miss it though.  All that matters to me is that our family is together.