I remember being in London then and everyone was anxious about the news flying around that Y2K would cause all the computers to crash and aeroplanes to drop from the skies. It turned out to be unfounded fears, fortunately, as we were on aboard a flight for home.
Now 2014 is almost upon us. I’m fourteen years older and as I look back I wonder what I have accomplished over those years
Being able to learn and work on the computer is one as computers didn’t exist during my schooldays. I learned to blog and upload photographs. I was introduced to Facebook and YouTube by my grandchildren. Another is getting re-acquainted with the kitchen again as I do the cooking for the family now. I became a Christian and I also re-ignited my love for creative writing, especially poems.
What else have I learned and discovered?
I learned that old folks are being “exported” to other countries where the costs of caring for them in nursing homes are much less than in their home countries. It makes me wonder if this is a decision made out of necessity or a means of escaping one’s “duty” to care for the aged and infirm family members where out of sight is out of mind.
Another thing I discovered and would like to share is that there are people who do budget to set aside a certain sum towards charity rather than to donate on an ad hoc basis. This is worth emulating.
What plans do I have for 2014? If I don’t become past tense in the near future, I would like to do more travelling, health allowing, and to cut down on my activities that are taking up too much of my time. I’m wondering if I should retire some of my blogs and delete some email accounts, forget about some of the programs which I’ve signed up for to learn more about internet marketing.
One thing that is certain is that I ought to de-clutter, both physically and mentally.
Wishing everyone a Happy New Year!
