2010

The year turns. I have never been a friend of New Years Eve parties, winter nights, alcohol, and of creating unsteadiness by sequencing time through artificially set dates bidding farewell to an unfinished past and a future that has yet to come. So while many people celebrate I am at the gym.

The warrior of light studies the two columns on either side of the door he is trying to open. (Paulo Coelho)

Leaving the old year behind with an activity productive and healthy as that can only be a good start. Such one would be essential. Looking back to 2009 cannot go without looking back to 2008 and 2007. The last years were a turbulent time. Interesting directions have opened up in terms of an entry into professional life. However, privately it was more chaotic, and I have gone to the limits. So much, that now I am still busy with catching up on everything that remained undone. But there is progress now. Still slow, but everything is taking shape.

My goals for the new year 2010 are:

-         keep calm and be positive despite limited time / financial resources

-         do a successful research in Bali and a enjoy at least few hours in the water

-         get the appointment, pass the exam in sociology and finalize the thesis

-         get a new job back in Asia as soon as possible and well integrate

-         get the relationship into a feasible way and spend time with the kids

-         spend more time with friends, enjoy life more than before

-         keep on doing sports and spend some time on photography

-         economize and save as much money as possible for future investments

-         check out business opportunities and occupations that work for the evenings

A Happy (Western) New Year 2010, much love and light, health and success to you!