Summarizing 2011

I think it is becoming my annual habit to summarize what I have done and what I have not done towards the end of December every year. As I am typing up this last blog post for 2011, I literally have nothing in mind, perhaps, it means 2011 has rather been a very simple and steady year. On a second thought, it could have been worse if I have to go through ups and downs in twelve months.

Travelling is still something which I have not grown tired with. In 2011 I think I went on 8 different trips for both work-related and for my own vacation. Three trips which I think have marked travelling in 2011 to be unique must be my volunteer-built trip to Bangladesh in April, my short visit to California, and returning to Fiji in November. The other five places (Malaysia x2, Thailand, Japan, South Korea) have been equally rewarding, but the other three have truly been remarking in their own ways. I look forward to more rewarding and unique experiences in 2012.

In addition to travelling, I think going back to school to learn more is another thing which I do really enjoy. I have begun my doctorate programme this fall and with a strong desire to complete the programme in four years time. Will it work? I will have more to say on my blog in 2014 or 2015.

Twelve months ago, I said my resolution for 2011 was to spend more time with friends and families - and after these many days, I think it has been a failure. Do I spend too much time travelling? Do I spend too much time studying? Do I spend too much working on school-related items? Do I sacrifice my work over my friends? Should I make another new year's resolution for 2012 to spend more time with my friends? What will I say in twelve months time? With just a few days left in 2011, let me recollect myself before I anticipate for the coming of 2012.