| a new year, a little more effort and maybe a new carin 2006, i had to say goodbyes to 2 people and adapt to a new life without them. now it's 2007 and i still remember the time when i thought approaching 2000 was such a big deal. there are a few things i want to do this year. first i wanna get a car if i am staying in hong kong for good. perferably a small one. or if i am staying here for master then i will probably move in with mr lau (?). or there is still another alternative, that is, to do my master in LA and stay with my brother. actually, any of the options mentioned involves getting a car anyway! i have a few pretty ones in mind, any suggestions? anyway, lets hope that this year will be a good year for everybody. here is an email i got from my aunt and thought it'd be nice to share with you. a good year does not just happen for no reason, sometimes you got to work hard for it. i guess i can say my aim this year is to put a little more effort into my life, work a little harder, slack a little less, be a little more healthy. drink a little less, have a little more fun and look a little better in skinny jeans. 20 Tips for a Powerful New Year 1. Take a 10-30 minute walk every day. And while you walk, smile. It is the ultimate anti-depressant.
2. Sit in silence for at least 10 minutes each day. Buy a lock if you have to.
3. Buy a TIVO, tape your late night shows and get more sleep.
4. When you wake up in the morning complete the statement: My purpose is to _____ today.
5. Live with the 3 E's. Energy, Enthusiasm, Empathy.
6. Watch more movies, play more games and read more books than you did in 2006.
7. Make time to practice meditation, yoga, tai chi, qigong and prayer. They provide us with daily fuel forour busy lives.
8. Spend more time with people over the age of 70 and under the age of 6.
9. Dream more while you are awake.
10. Eat more foods that grow on trees and plants and eat less foods that are manufactured in plants.
11. Drink green tea & plenty of water and eat blueberries, wild Alaskan salmon, broccoli, almonds &walnuts.
12. Try to make at least 3 people smile each day.
13. Clear your clutter from your house, your car, your desk and let new and flowing energy into your life.
14. Don't waste your precious energy on gossip, energy vampires, issues of the past, negative thoughts orthings you cannot control. Instead invest your energy in the positive present moment.
15. Realize that life is a school and you are here to learn. Problems are simply part of the curriculum thatappear and fade away like algebra class but the lessons you learn will last a lifetime.
16. Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a college kid with a maxed out chargecard.
17. Smile and laugh more. It will keep the energy vampires away.
18. Each night before you go to bed complete the following statements:I am thankful for _____. Today Iaccomplished _____.
19. Remember that you are too blessed to be stressed.
20. Enjoy the ride. Remember that this is not Disney World and you certainly do not want a fast pass. Youonly have one ride through life so make the most of it and enjoy the ride.
You guys who managed to read it all hope you find it helpful. this may not seem important at this moment but whenever you feel a little lost or depressed, i hope this is something that will guide your through. Happy 2007.
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