There are things in life that are impossible and we are powerless to control them. The sun will rise and set. Rain will come and go. Humans will die. Caterpillars will transform themselves into beautiful butterflies. and the earth continues to rotate on its axis producing nights and days.

All through my existence, I've been witnessing sixteen years of new. It's been a tradition among us to welcome new years with great sincerity and glee. Most of us really spending much only to celebrate this anticipating event.

Three, two, one.. Boom! Happy New Year! The sky blasted with different lights, firecrackers dominated the surroundings, people keep on creating noise; some keep on leaping for they believe that they'll become taller- the common picturesque during new year.

As we welcome the year of the metal rabbit, we device such resolutions as what we usually do annually. We believe that this will guide us in facing our journey. This resolutions enlightens our minds to do what we crave for ourselves. But through the years, I'm not making such commitments to do for the years to come. I'm happy with myself and contented with my personalities. Some says, "Don't change. I love the way you are."

If we are to take a resemblance on me, there's nothing new- I'm still the chubby, cute, aggressive, comedian, and friendly Alvan. I'm not changing. I and me are just the same through the years. The years may change, expect me to be still me! But one thing is for sure that's really changing within me- I'm not getting younger each year.

New Year always evoke this mingled emotion of successful fulfillment and deserving sense of pride for a task well done. This 2011 brings me new hope to sail in the ocean of reality. It opens new life to enjoy and live to the fullest and new set of obstacles to overcome.