Saturday, July 01, 2006

Today is the last day of the first half of the year.

I kept hearing that in the office today, as though it had some sort of a special meaning or importance to it. I guess when you've been in and out of the office everyday and doing mostly the same thing day in day out, you'd take special interest and attach meaning to days that otherwise have no meaning.

Having half a year pass by is quite an event, I guess. It's past the half way mark, and for some, acts as a sort of a marker or an indication as to their achievements up to this point. For some, those achivements are minor and they may strive to accomplish more in the following half a year. For others, it may be a sign that they've accomplished quite alot, and hope to do more in the remaining half of the year. What are some of the key points in your lives for the past 6 months? Have you done anything extraordinary? Done anything different? Do you think the past 6 months have been a waste, and that you can't think of a way out of that drudgery?

For me, the past 6 months have been eventful, to say the least. I've been back serving National Service, and this time, my work was actually worth something. I had a key role to play in the Asian Aerospace Show 2006. I had a hell of a time at the Command Post at Pan Pac, and I'll remember those days very fondly. I met a good bunch of guys there and I count them amongst my better friends. I've also started a gaming group, which has met with moderate success. I've met more new people in the past 6 months through gaming than I have though my years in UQ. SOG has become a driving focus in my life for the past 4 months, and each month is almost centered around this one event. I'm glad to have the support of so many people, many of whom I've never met before March 06. They have been good to me and SOG, and I'm proud to be able to do something that can contribute to the gaming community. I've also found a job and I'm enjoying that. Being financially independent is quite a refreshing change, even if it means a lot more responsibility. I was the MC at a friend's recent wedding.

All in all, I have to say... the past half a year has been eventful. I'm in a better position now than I was 6 months ago. Using today as a landmark, I have to say I'm awful pleased at the way things have turned out. I'm happy.

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