Monday, December 31, 2007

Auld Lang Syne

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   預祝 2008 年 平安喜樂

31st December 2007, here i am at the threshold of 2008 thinking about the goals i would like to set for the great year ahead. This year was indeed challenging, full of changes. In fact i am still in the midst of a transition at this very moment, but like pastor had shared last Saturday change is necessary for growth. I guess in the next few days i would be listing down areas that I need to change together with all my goals in 2008. Haha want a sneak preview ? Here's one, be more sociable and build lasting friendships. My brother prompted me one night with this question, "Not counting family members / relatives, who will cry when you die?" to my surprise, i was finding it hard to answer. This was not about the number of people that will eat the curry chicken at the funeral Hahaha but its about leaving a legacy behind, and whether in this lifetime have I make a difference in others. I think with this in mind, change is really necessary such as investing time, effort and being less of a couch potato. Lastly, i went to check out the meaning of the famous song that we will always sing. It turns out that "Auld Lang Syne" is an extremely old Scottish song that was first written down in the 1700s. Robert Burns is the person whose transcription got the most attention, so the song is associated with him.A good translation of the words "auld lang syne" is "times gone by."when we sing this song, we are saying, "We'll drink a cup of kindness yet for times gone by." Although Christmas is over, here is a superb song back in the 90s that i think its worth listening to, there are various versions of this song

DAVID FOSTER NATALIE COLE GROWN UP CHRISTMAS LIST (Original)


Anthony Callea & Sylvie Paldino - Grown Up Christmas List


Michael Buble - Grown Up Christmas List

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