Hey My dearest friend,

Standing at the turning point of a wholly new year, I am very delighted to share this joyous moment with you. Tracing back 2008, we have all experienced so many issues together, some of which are stunning, intriguing and inspiring while some of which are unexpected, sorrowful and unforgettable. Smile, tears, cheers, complaints and regrets have again branded on our memories of 2008 and yet, they are indeed indispensable elements of our amazing lives. Reflected upon my year 2008, I felt that it was such an abundant year that will never allow me to forget what I have learned from and what I have cherished. Nevertheless, I have lost and undertaken no fewer struggles than I have gained the happiness and blessings. But in general, its always my philosophy of life that we are constantly making concessions b/w gain and lost in order to reach a balance of our attitudes towards lives---a place of tranquility berried in our hearts. Yup, I have said many, how abt you?

Facing the mighty successive challenges in 2009 ( prob the on-going financial tsunami), there's never been a urging time like now needs us strengthening the willingness and power inside our hearts, comforting friends in need around us, learning from faults and mistakes we made in 2008 and ultimately, making our 2009 more optimal. How fortunate I am to have you as my back-up along this journey filled with ups and downs. And hopefully it can be that way always and forever. When I visited the George Bush's Library in College Station, TX about 2 weeks ago, I was deeply impressed by one of the famous quotes from this former US president, saying that " Faith, family and friends are one's entire life". As the new year's approaching, I wanna share this great adage with you as my best wishes for you, your family, your work/ study, your health and our long-live friendship. May this New year bring many opportunities your way, to explore every joy of life and may your resolutions for the days ahead stay firm, turning all you dreams into reality and all your efforts into miraculous achievements. HAVE YOUR OWN, UNIQUE

2009!!! yours & always, Muni/nini (whatever my various nicknames are) hahah~