12 Most Significant Moments of My Life in 2010


The following are the twelve most significant moments of my life in year 2010:

1. January-- I overcame depression. I had been depressed for the whole of 2009. Consistent prayers and family support helped me change my mindset.

2. February - I received the calling letter for my promotional interview.

3. March - I attended the promotional interview.

4. April -- The government of Brunei gave my Mum a house. She had applied for it for 15 years.

5. June -- The Ministry of Education notified me that I had passed my promotional interview.

6. July -- I taught a special group of students.

7. October -- I received the appointment letter of my promotion.

8. November - Mum fainted and was admitted to hospital. I was thunderstruck by the news.

9. December - 1) Mum had to resign from her caretaker post in Seria's Old Folks Home. Her head honcho who is my uncle thought she was superannuated. His decision infuriated me.

10. December-2) Mum's chest X-ray showed that there was a blur spot in her right lung. Some nurses suspected that she had lung cancer. I was very worried about her .Fortunately, the result of her lung CT scan showed that there were no cancerous nodules in her lungs.

11. December-3) I moved into my new house. It is a ten minute-drive from my father's.

12. December-4) I was officially promoted.

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