2011 Reflections

As customary, I would like to reflect on the material blessings we have had on the past 4 Decembers of my life.

- Church: 3 Years serving as a leader in our community.
- Family:New tech gadgets - mac mini, ipod,
- Family:Sports engagement called triathlon! Completed 4 events this year, 2 triathlon, a 10K run and a duathlon!
- Family:Travel as a family to US Chicago before Christmas.
- Family: Improvement of the interior of my house with new TV, new set up box, new sofa and new Blu Ray player.
- Family:New aircon set up for my car.
- Family: 3rd place for my basketball team!
- Work: contibuted to the success of China plant set up.

For 2012?
1. Church:planning for a movie from our service.
2. Family: learn a new language online!
3. Family: participate in 4 events.
4. Work: integration of new company we bought!

But unlike most reflections,what I would do now is to look back at my thoughts every december for the last 4 years and determine if there is any trend or pattern. Here they are:

1. Why is there a countdown service at the church? And does it matter?
2. On the importance of leaders behavior -both on and off work - seeing is believing.
3. Certainty in an uncertain time - of the turbulent 2008 that saw the demise and collapse of the biggest bank in history.
4. Social duty (2nd career) of the highest order - on this years assignment at our religious order!
5. Does accumulation of wealth need to be heralded?

And the global tragedy this year that has somehow shaped people view the trend:
1. Japan earthquake:
2. Thailand Flood!
3. Philippines Flood!

Is this the world we will see because of 2012?