Musings: 2011

the end of the year is always a time of reflection on how the year has been, and also of hopes and wishes or expectations on the coming new year. last year i was working a lot in december, and

also on new year's eve so not much time for reflection there. so, since i'm somewhat free this

time around, why not? i mean, looking back is not something we should be doing too often

because it might make you yearn for something that's already past, which might hinder you from fully moving forward. which is something i have a tendency to do if i don't watch myself. but,

looking back also makes me realise how much i have to be thankful for... everything that h

as happened, the people that crossed my path and somehow or rather touched my life in

unexpected ways... just shows how blessed i am, and how loved i am by the Creator i call my God and Father.

anyway, to avoid being draggy and boring, this is a display of what's been happening Denise-wise in 2011... one picture in a month. hopefully it won't be too long-winded :S

January

meet ups and gathering with friends and family

February

Goodbye penang! back to christchurch with a bad case of homesickness lol.

also, the big earthquake which devastated chch.

which consequently allowed me to visit melbourne for the first time (blessing in disguise? i don't know)

March

Denise's birthday! getting old hmm...

Also, christchurch earthquake memorial

April

Easter! Hallelujah! Jesus is alive!

Easter picnic after church (enjoying the last of the good weather)

Also, uni graduation for some of my friends.

May

Exams nearing, so lifegroup girls start packing study packs for our peers.

June

Janice and Sonia in town!

Also, my flat's first party.

July

Snow snow snow! transforming the world as i know it into a winter wonderland.

August

occasional warm spells... the spring flowers are budding! i'm always happy when the flowers start coming out.

Also, having to say goodbye to a well-loved senior/ lifegroup leader/ & friend.

September

combined lifegroups day out.

also, spring is officially here! walking to uni under a canopy of cherry blossoms... priceless!

October

Rugby fever grips NZ. NZ wins world cup, we get to meet the All Blacks. enough said :D

November

Enjoying the greenery in the botanical gardens.

a lot of packing and clearing up the clutter of the year to be put away while i'm away for the summer. a lot of headache trying to settle accommodation for next year as well.

also, balik kampungku! Hello penang!

December