Christmas

Yes, Christmas marks the time when Jesus first came down to earth 2000 years ago. But it also seems to me like a heart-warming festival that rounds off the end of the year nicely and ushers in the new year. I haven't been this happy for a long time. A very very very very long time. Perhaps this is why everyone looks forward to Christmas - a time when everyone just forgets their troubles, put aside their differences to embrace a positive spiritual atmosphere.

I loved the endless post-A Level class outings and hosting the Christmas party at my place. 6E has been a wonderful and admirable bunch of people I've had the honour to serve as class rep. I hardly found it a chore over the past one year. With smart, driven and enthusiastic people, I can say with all confidence that this is one of most high-achieving classes in the whole level - both in terms of academics and CCA. I experienced great spirit and friendship which I have never seen before within the class and I'm sure everyone will go very far in life, no doubt about it at all.

I really enjoyed hanging out with E222 just now. What a delight it is to have fun with great people whom you can regard as brothers and sisters in Christ, all the more during Christmas Day itself. Whenever I'm feeling very down, you guys cheer me up somehow. In a sense, you all can be described as the candles that shine so brightly in my darkness. That's why no matter what, I always try my best to join fellowship. That's why I feel so at ease when I'm with you all, because I can trust you all so completely for some reason I cannot understand. Thanks for all you've done for me. Whether it's the incessant chatter that gets on my nerves or the countless personal conversations I've had with some of you that readjusts my direction in life. Indeed, this spiritual family is something I cannot do without. Please, continue to love each other with the unconditional love of God. It's not ignoring each other's faults, it's simply looking beyond our differences. It's what makes us special and attractive.

Of course, to my family and God - the unshakable pillars of my life - thank you for the unwavering support and encouragement through the little ups and big downs in my life. :)

18 years have passed, and really, life has only just begun.