It’s time for another evaluation and expectation post!
It has been an OK year for me, I think.
For the earlier part of the year, I was working on a software that converts from 1 signal to another. Ok, to put things simply, convert a serial kind of information, into analog voltages, vice versa. So far, the software has not given anyone any major headaches (Which means, no complains about it crashing halfway into operation, etc. Which means, I am good. Wahaha).
And then, in the middle of the year, I did not have much memory on things. It seemed that nothing much, or maybe too much things were done during that period of time. Busy period.
Towards the end of the year, I found myself on planes. First, to Vietnam with my army friends. Second, to France due to work.
Last year, I was in Hawaii. This year, France.
Oh well.
Working overseas is OK for me. It’s just the back problem that is causing problems for me. During the stay in France, I often woke up in the middle of the night (3am) due to the back pain. And then, I had to wait (yes, wait) for the pain to ‘cool down’ and subside, which took around 1 hour sometimes, before I could go back to sleep.
The worst time was while in Paris. The bed was so soft, I could hardly sleep well. After some time on the bed, I found myself kneeling on the floor and putting my head on the bed. That improved things, but just a little. My knees hurt after that.
It’s not that great to have interrupted sleep.
And due to that, I found myself falling asleep while watching TV at night, around 10pm. And then, I would wake up, thinking that I have slept much. In the end, I realised that it was only 12 or 1am.
That kind of sleeping pattern, was kind of torture.
But I survived.
I have to.
A high price to pay, in exchange for a visit to Paris.
Once back, I started on my ‘recovery schedule’: swim, tennis, walk around, stand, etc. It’s a bit better now.
For now, just don’t get me to carry heavy things, until further notice.
Anyway, it’s great to be away from work for 2 weeks. The week before Christmas, I cleared my leave days. This week, I was on course, and I took 1 day leave today. Shiok.
But that does not mean I am totally not working.
Having a break from official work allows time for me to look at my ‘products’: the software that I have previously completed. I am planning for improvement works.
I am constantly improving things.
I have to.
Let’s go through the Hopes that I have planted for 2010:
“I wish to cut down my weight. I think I have already cut down a bit.”
Yes, I think my weight is still going down. When I came back from France, people have been telling me that I have slimmed down. But really, I did not feel it. My pants did not drop down.
“I wish to have good relationships with all.”
Not bad. I think I have that in my hands.
“I wish to have an exciting year.”
It’s exciting enough. Tight deadlines, holidaying, and last minute overseas assignments.
“I wish to keep in touch with friends.”
Yes yes, some old friends are always there.
“I wish to have good health.”
Hmmm… not bad, except for the back problem.
“I wish to spend less, and save more.”
Hahahaa… FAILED! As usual. Nothing new. I just can’t save up.
“I wish to be more calm, and be contented with what I have, or have not.”
Yes. That’s the way I will prefer things to be.
“I wish to find The One.”
Failed, as usual.
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For 2011, I do not have any very specific Hopes.
I hope for good health.
I hope for good career.
I hope for good friendship.
I hope for good things.
