I started out my 2010 with apprehension yet i had a little hope in me for a new start. I made a resolution that i wanted 2010 to be a year of thanksgiving, to learn to give thanks in all circumstances. Indeed, it has been a year that i would say is overflowing with thanksgiving in my heart.

In 2010, i' ve gained new friendships in Perth, which by God's grace and blessings, have become friendships that i know will last for a lifetime and these best friends of mine, they are like family to me now. And over in Singapore, although i am in Perth most of the time in the year, old friendships still remain strong.

I gained new perspectives too. 2010 has shown me what matters to me most. 2010 has taught me to become stronger, to be more confident about myself and to be more independent, yet knowing that there are times that i can allow myself to be vulnerable too.

As 2010 came to an end, i approached 2011 with that bit of apprehension in my heart. 2011 is a year which i find myself standing at crossroads as i make certain decisions about my future, which makes me scared because i have no idea what's it going to be like.

But as i look back at 2010, i am reminded of that assurance that no matter what happens, God will guide me through it. Whatever that happens, happens for a reason. My God knows the blueprint of my life, He knows my every thought and He listens to each of my prayers. He will grant me that confidence and courage that i lack.

So, in 2011, i want to seek God first in everything, in every decision and every step of the way. Even though i have no idea what 2011 will be like, even though as i stand at the crossroad, not knowing which road i should take, but i know that God knows and if i trust in Him and follow Him, it will all be good. Just gotta keep having faith.