Let the sun shine!
Door: Yaisa
Blijf op de hoogte en volg Yaisa
19 December 2007 | Singapore, Singapore
Dearest friends,
As I am preparing to close off 2007 with a fantastic holiday in Australia with some of my best friends, I thought it was a good time to write my last blog of the year. Reminisce a bit in preparation of what is to come in 2008…
The past year has been everything but uneventful… it was the year that Timmo and I settled in Singapore… it was the year that our careers went forwards and we were rewarded accordingly… it was the year that the end of ABN AMRO was announced... it was the year that I realised that it doesn’t matter where you live and what you do, all that matters are friends… it was the year that I fell out of love and Timmo and I decided to go our separate ways… it was the year that I fell in love head over heels but am now facing having to fall out of love again… it was the year in which for the very first time ever, one of the little rich girls (the other little rich girl knows very well who she is! :-) ) realised that she cannot always get what she wants, no matter how hard she fights for it… it was the year that my dearest friends and family became even dearer to me, because they were there for me when I needed them, because they didn’t judge, because they cried with me, because they gave me the spirit to follow my heart… it was the year that the happy-go-lucky person that I was, learned that one has to go through tough times too, just to appreciate the good times even more… it was the year that I travelled yet again to beautiful places and met beautiful new people… it was the year that I hurt somebody very badly, eventhough it was not what I intended to do… it was a year with wonderful events in the lives of people around me, such as graduations, new jobs, new countries, births & weddings… it was a year of closure & goodbyes, but therefore also of new & fresh beginnings…
And as we move into 2008, I have a few resolutions; one is to restore my balance and go full steam ahead, strong, positive, independent and happy. Two is to share my happiness with all those around me, be there for those who need support, enjoy the good times with those who have some to share with me… Three is to keep my door open to all my friends and family, meaning the front door of my new appartment in Singapore, as well as the door to my heart. And four is to let the sun shine, every day.
So, with Christmas time in front of our doorstep and 2008 lurking around the corner, I hope you all have a wonderful festive season, with lots of champagne, fine dining, fireworks and all your loved ones. And for the year to come, I wish you everything you yourself wish for, love, happiness, health, adventures, confidence, conviction, strength and all the other good things in this world.
And to close off on a happy note, here’s a funny story I must share with you all (with thanks to VK for cheering me up with it).
Big hugs and kisses,
Yaisa
A Christmas Story for people having a bad day...
When four of Santa's elves got sick, and the trainee elves did not produce the toys as fast as the regular ones, Santa was beginning to feel the pressure of being behind schedule.
Then Mrs. Claus told Santa that her Mom was coming to visit. This stressed Santa even more.
When he went to harness the reindeer, he found that three of them were about to give birth and two had jumped the fence and were out, heaven knows where. More stress.
Then when he began to load the sleigh one of the boards cracked, and the toy bag fell to the ground and scattered the toys.
So, frustrated, Santa went into the house for a cup of apple cider and a shot of rum. When he went to the cupboard he discovered that the elves had hidden the liquor, and there was nothing to drink. In his frustration he accidentally dropped the cider pot, and it broke into hundreds of little pieces all over the kitchen floor. He went to get the broom and found that mice had eaten the straw end of the broom.
Just then the doorbell rang, and irritable Santa trudged to the door. He opened the door and there was a little angel with a great big Christmas tree. The angel said very cheerfully, "Merry Christmas, Santa. Isn't it a lovely day? I have a beautiful tree for you. Where would you like me to stick it?"
And so began the tradition of the little angel on top of the Christmas Tree.
As I am preparing to close off 2007 with a fantastic holiday in Australia with some of my best friends, I thought it was a good time to write my last blog of the year. Reminisce a bit in preparation of what is to come in 2008…
The past year has been everything but uneventful… it was the year that Timmo and I settled in Singapore… it was the year that our careers went forwards and we were rewarded accordingly… it was the year that the end of ABN AMRO was announced... it was the year that I realised that it doesn’t matter where you live and what you do, all that matters are friends… it was the year that I fell out of love and Timmo and I decided to go our separate ways… it was the year that I fell in love head over heels but am now facing having to fall out of love again… it was the year in which for the very first time ever, one of the little rich girls (the other little rich girl knows very well who she is! :-) ) realised that she cannot always get what she wants, no matter how hard she fights for it… it was the year that my dearest friends and family became even dearer to me, because they were there for me when I needed them, because they didn’t judge, because they cried with me, because they gave me the spirit to follow my heart… it was the year that the happy-go-lucky person that I was, learned that one has to go through tough times too, just to appreciate the good times even more… it was the year that I travelled yet again to beautiful places and met beautiful new people… it was the year that I hurt somebody very badly, eventhough it was not what I intended to do… it was a year with wonderful events in the lives of people around me, such as graduations, new jobs, new countries, births & weddings… it was a year of closure & goodbyes, but therefore also of new & fresh beginnings…
And as we move into 2008, I have a few resolutions; one is to restore my balance and go full steam ahead, strong, positive, independent and happy. Two is to share my happiness with all those around me, be there for those who need support, enjoy the good times with those who have some to share with me… Three is to keep my door open to all my friends and family, meaning the front door of my new appartment in Singapore, as well as the door to my heart. And four is to let the sun shine, every day.
So, with Christmas time in front of our doorstep and 2008 lurking around the corner, I hope you all have a wonderful festive season, with lots of champagne, fine dining, fireworks and all your loved ones. And for the year to come, I wish you everything you yourself wish for, love, happiness, health, adventures, confidence, conviction, strength and all the other good things in this world.
And to close off on a happy note, here’s a funny story I must share with you all (with thanks to VK for cheering me up with it).
Big hugs and kisses,
Yaisa
A Christmas Story for people having a bad day...
When four of Santa's elves got sick, and the trainee elves did not produce the toys as fast as the regular ones, Santa was beginning to feel the pressure of being behind schedule.
Then Mrs. Claus told Santa that her Mom was coming to visit. This stressed Santa even more.
When he went to harness the reindeer, he found that three of them were about to give birth and two had jumped the fence and were out, heaven knows where. More stress.
Then when he began to load the sleigh one of the boards cracked, and the toy bag fell to the ground and scattered the toys.
So, frustrated, Santa went into the house for a cup of apple cider and a shot of rum. When he went to the cupboard he discovered that the elves had hidden the liquor, and there was nothing to drink. In his frustration he accidentally dropped the cider pot, and it broke into hundreds of little pieces all over the kitchen floor. He went to get the broom and found that mice had eaten the straw end of the broom.
Just then the doorbell rang, and irritable Santa trudged to the door. He opened the door and there was a little angel with a great big Christmas tree. The angel said very cheerfully, "Merry Christmas, Santa. Isn't it a lovely day? I have a beautiful tree for you. Where would you like me to stick it?"
And so began the tradition of the little angel on top of the Christmas Tree.
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19 December 2007 - 08:26
Mama:
voor mijn liefste dochter,
bedenk dit, na regen komt altijd zonneschijn! dit jaar was een goed jaar in alle opzichten , in ervaringen en in lessen, als je ze goed hebt geleerd mag je over naar de volgende klas. doe je best om ook volgend jaar te slagen.
met liefde in je hart, verdwijnt de smart.
we blijven allemaal jullie beiden een warm hart toedragen. and thus : keep smiling! -
19 December 2007 - 08:28
Alex:
Lieve Yaisa! Ik wens je heel veel geluk voor het nieuwe jaar en een hele fijne tijd in Australië samen met je vriendinnetjes! Merry Christmas :-) -
19 December 2007 - 09:51
Hanneke:
Lieve Yaisa. Ik wens je een hele fijne tijd in Australië. Ik wens je ook heel veel succes en sterkte de komende tijd. Wees maar goed voor jezelf!!
Take care.
Liefs,
Hanneke -
19 December 2007 - 11:52
Jori:
Goh Yais...ik zie ineens een filmscenario voor me...;-) My god, dat was inderdaad geen rustig jaar voor jou. Mike en ik wensen jou ook een hele fijne tijd en heel veel geluk! Let's have a drink together down under!!
See ya x -
19 December 2007 - 13:08
Siobhan:
So wish that i was there to join you in my homeland and share a xxxx (a beer). Would have been fantastic and also great to catch up with you - my years feels pretty similar ... Loads to discuss over cocktails/beers/wines. Great to hear the positive energy - makes one feel like shouting - YOU go girl and shaking around like only a african american can... smirks and snogs
hope to see you soon
S -
19 December 2007 - 14:40
Anjo:
Wow; een glimlach, een traan en een schaterlach in 1 weblog-post ->
Hulde!
(nogmaals) veel plezier in Australie en tot gauw! -
19 December 2007 - 16:55
Walter:
Hoi lieve Yaisa!
Ik hoorde het nieuws dat Timmo en jij uit elkaar zijn via via. Gelukkig nu een reactie van jou zelf. Ik was verbaasd, geschokt en kan ook uit eigen ervaring zeggen dat het leven helaas niet altijd gaat zoals je zelf wilt. Mijn ervaring is ook dat ik uit dit soort pijnlijke dingen uiteindelijk het meeste gegroeid ben! Ik wens jou heel veel liefs, sterkte, plezier, genot en succes toe, waar je ook bent en wat je ook gaat doen en met wie je maar wilt! Dikke hug en hopelijk een keer tot ziens,
Walter XXX -
19 December 2007 - 21:16
Bob:
Laat de zon maar schijnen!! Mooi thema & volg je hart...
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20 December 2007 - 16:22
Felix:
Hai Yaisa,
het ga je goed! En ik hoop dat voor allen 2008 toch een mooi jaar wordt.
groeten
Felix -
20 December 2007 - 21:32
Maria:
Je mag trots zijn op je zelf en ik wens je het aller beste voor de toekomst.
Heel veel liefs!
....tjeee wat kan je mooi schrijven zeg...... -
21 December 2007 - 13:33
Glaiza:
Hey Yaisa,
ik wil alleen even zeggen dat ik hoop dat jij en timmo beiden weer geluk zullen vinden :-)
Voor de rest wens ik je alvast een gelukkig nieuwjaar!
Misschien tot ooit!
Groetjes Glaiza
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29 December 2007 - 02:29
Pappa:
Yaisa
Heb je meerdere malen gebeld. Echter geen gehoor, See you 14/01, ik zal Naonie vragen om je naar de Taiwan High Speed Rail Station te brengen.taxi drivers speak very if any english. In the station it is chaos if you do not read chinese. What is the situarion in CS Amsterdam???.
Will communicate.
Liefs Sterkte Pappa
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