Memory of 2008

Too many big issues are recorded in history of the unquiet and remarkable 2008. As a Chinese, things happening in China catch me more in my eyes. Man-made disasters like train collision, Tibetan riot and the Olympic torch relay disturbed shocked me and stimulated nerves of many of us Chinese. We are angry and feel unprecedented unity in our mind toward the outside of the world. Though the nature causing calamities add pain in our chest, our solidarity and morale increase facing problems from the domestic and abroad. In the ongoing challenging time, we finally meet the successful Olympics in Beijing. It’s my first time to sense glory of a whole nation.

The year of 2008 never lacks of striking happenings. And I don’t mean to mention much more about them here. As an individual, I would more like to stress my personal experiences during the year when I look back. Personally, 2008 is important and worth to remember and conclude. I, from a college student who finally finished his school education, stepped into the realistic society to take my chance and anneal myself following the regular principle. It’s the time I have dreamed for many years. For it, I have sometimes even missed the point what I need to engage in. However, entering the society at last implies many required changes. In the work days, I made mistakes and progress, adjusted much of my original concepts to the requirement of work and procedures. Change is always termed as good. I wish my changes should also be that as well.

Regretfully and honestly speaking, I did not give much out in the eventful 2008. And my harvest on desk did not meet my expectation, either. To me, my diction to exculpate myself is the 2008 is more of a silent process. During it, I cooled myself down to follow the way of the world, adjusted to follow the social rules, and made preparation for the coming burst-out. It will be a long waiting with thick accumulation to meet it. 2008 is already past. Let’s send it away solemnly and jump upon the new time with brand new stance. Now, 2009 is right upon us. Regarding to the hopeful new year, we all must have many great expectations to look forward to. I believe by our efforts under determination and persistence, we will be really something by the end of 2009. To you aiming big changes on yourselves, let’s strive for the good future together.

The victorious red flag is beckoning us with welcome in the front.