Monday, December 31, 2012

Last words

As quickly as years go past, this past year has really taken the cake. That would probably be due in large part to the busyness factor as far as work is concerned. At the end of each year, i would think to myself that i could not imagine things being any busier, but then they soon do. At the same time though, the past year has certainly been the most fulfilling one in a while in several areas. Again work comes to mind, in terms of greater opportunities to connect with some of the students, opportunities that i'm very thankful for, though there are other areas as well. The year's had its fair share of disappointments too, but nothing that i can't get over by God's grace.

And i guess that's precisely what i'll need to recognize and depend upon more in the year ahead. On paper it doesn't seem so bad, but given my poor track record in forecasting anything, it's probably a good idea to brace myself.

Saturday, December 22, 2012

tripped out

After being away for pretty much three quarters of the past month i'm back here for at least the next six months or so. The trips could not have been more different (well, apart from the effect on my skin colour). I'm glad for both of them though - i really do feel that i am in my element when away from home, and as such i can't help but see my spending an extended period of time overseas more of a when than an if. It'll definitely still be a while before i get there though. In the meantime, hmm, i think i have some work to do?