January 31, 2007

My aspirations for 2007

One month down the line, most of us have already started college. Others now have part time jobs. I think we can predict whats in store for us in 2007 based on our experiences in the first month. So;

  1. May your train or bus arrive on time, and may you enter to find a comfortable seat devoid of chewing gum, snoring neighbours, or under a strong air conditioning vent that ruins your hairstyle. If you are fortunate enough to have a car, may you never encounter a traffic jam, and may you never stumble upon maniacal drivers who think its cool to drive around in a ridiculously modified hatchback with a loud stereo, exhausts from a space ship, and 3 big spoilers. If you have have such a car, may you come to your senses soon.
  2. May you always find a parking space on your first or second go around. May that parking spot be near the entrance/exit, and may your car stay safe from thieves, vandals, or a leaking pipe carrying waste.
  3. May your cellphone never run out of power when you are outside your house, and may the reception remain clear forever.
  4. May all your classes/jobs be interesting to you even if it does not interest others.
  5. May you get away with all the mistakes you will make in moments of anger, drunkenness, insanity, carelessness, or just plain stupidity. Even if you do get caught, may you be wise enough to keep your mouth shut until a friend comes along to testify that you were in fact on the other side of town when that mistake occurred.
  6. May you watch all your favorite shows on satellite TV without disturbances from bad weather, dust on your satellite dish, irritating siblings, or phone calls from people you rarely call and once you talk to them for 15 seconds, you realize why you never did. May your mom never decide to vacuum the living room when "The Simpsons" are on.
  7. May your religious holidays, seaside vacations, and party weekends not be ruined by rain and is preserved through out the year no matter how miserly your college/boss is at giving holidays.
  8. May you have the opportunity to spend time with your family, friends, potential friends, former enemies, or just yourself, laying in front of the TV, watching re-runs of Fear Factor.
  9. May you be invited to every birthday party, BBQ, or social gathering in which you have a professional or personal interest. May you never be called upon to sing karaoke at those events, unless you wish to. May your next day hangovers end before lunchtime.
  10. May your 2007 be as good as you deserve it to be. No wait, better then what you deserve.

I will end this post with a phrase I have learnt while in the USA.

You have a good one, ya hear?

1 comment:

hwen said...

Hey Ken Ming!

Coincidentally the song "Time Of Our Lives" by Toni Braxton and Il Divo was playing triumphantly while I read your aspirations for everyone back here or there...

The song made the entry even more meaningful, and I felt really touched. Thanks for the sincere words. I wish you all the best, do take care and in times of trouble, don't forget all of your friends. We won't be with you all the time, but we will try to.

Cheers, Hui Wen