Happy New Year, everyone! I know this is a very late post nevertheless 2010 is still fairly new in the month of January. I have not really spend much time writing and blogging as I have been busy networking in Facebook instead; but for now my networking has been to a greater stretch.
2009 has gone fairly quick, I hardly realize it myself as I was having a great year; lots of training, study and racing to do. I must I have been very impressed with the achievement in 2009; thank God for everything. Though there were a few struggles, yet they were valuable lessons and experiences to have been learn.
I am really happy with what I have achieved in 2009, it was perhaps the biggest in my life ever; after long 10 years in triathlon I finally made it up to world stage at Dextro Energy Gold Coast ITU Triathlon World Championships, Australia. Then unexpectedly I have also qualified to Xterra Maui World Championships. Being able to compete in both ITU and World Championships were what I have always wanted to achieve, and as it was the resolution for 2009 I have finally fulfilled a dream comes true.
As a child, I have always dream of becoming an triathlete at world stage. And, I guess having to achieve it in 2009 was clearly dreams do come true when you make it happen. I have never regretted for what I have achievement because it is an achievement of a lifetime where so much efforts and time were put into it, not to mention the sacrifices I have made for it. I really appreciate the supports from people around; sponsors, coaches and training mates, most all those who have been so caring and both mentally and spiritually supportive, you know who you are. I feel grateful to be blessed with such blessings and you can't replace anything with what you are able to achieve from our very own bare hands.
I finally graduated from Diploma of Business in 2009, it is really another achievement I have been able to pursue. I was never an A graded kid in class back in younger days, neither high school nor college. I have always been an average students because I never took the opportunity to push myself higher academically, and I failed my college studies in 2004 to be honest due to one unit which I couldn't get through, shame to say. But however, graduating from Diploma was really a big achievement because there was no failing in any units throughout the studies. I am just feeling so glad that my effort paid it off; I may seem like a guy who never studied or did any revision, but to be honest I spend large amount of time doing research and reading articles. Reading is always the key to anything, I just love to read because it helps you out so much than you can imagine and reading can take you to places you have never expected.
Love life of 2009? I think I would rather keep that as a little secret for you all to find out. It is a mystery of course, but nonetheless I am happy for my life. But the funny thing about relationships is how much it takes you to give in; the time, the commitment and the trust. I must say I may not be a very good lover as I claim myself one, but with a little faith and trust things do work out pretty well anyway. But seeing so many people having failures in relationships, so why bother to have one when you know you can't get one yet. I guess I'll just let the time flows by and DO try my very best the one that has been standing right in front and not behind.
So yes! I have made it in 2009, big head shots to all my goals and targets. Don't you just love it when you can achieve it? But I do love it yet I am not satisfied because there is always a room for improvement, always able to do better and take another step ahead to learn. This year, I am still gonna push myself even hard in triathlon, studies and career. Since I have already made it to world championships last year, this year my focus would be on getting to world championships again but to greater heights. And also, I would wanna qualify for both Commonwealth Games and Asian Games which I have been given the opportunity to qualify. This is really a great offer as living the Olympic Dreams is just really where my life is, and till that day comes is where I find my hero's welcome of the resting soul.
As for my study, I'm gonna continue with my degree and do hope for the best to get good results. I will try to be in the Dean's List, so I just gotta study even harder and can't afford to fool around. Besides, I have also thought of transferring my study to the US. I like US a lot and the education system over is really different, it is more practically important and critically pushes you to think even harder. I like to be push and challenge my skills beyond limits; US is what I need, and I do hope I can get there no doubt. I am still in the process to source out which college I can get to without any helps, it is not an easy task but I am gonna give it a try.
Career is something I have been always have as a professional triathlete, but perhaps there will be a little changes with side incomes. I just gotta find a part-time job for a side income to support myself finally in an extensive way, because relying on sponsorships is not an option where I rather finance myself without a burden. Then also to give myself a better comfortable personal life and a reserve for a better future.
Great, 2010 is looking good to me! No way than it feels better to take up challenges and step ahead with a fight. Bring it on 2010, what have you got? Because I got what it takes to live it up. Live life to the fullest and do whatever you can while you still can, because when you achieve it at the end of the day no one can take away that priceless moment of yours' and the pride and honor you have. So face it, life is full of fun...you just either gotta deal with it or get it!
by Jack Ho
