It’s easy to fall into a hole of self-pity and fail to raise your head and see …

* better than 2005 — didn’t have a wife
* better than 2006 — didn’t have brank
* better than 2006 when trying US jobs from S’pore. now I’m in such a strong position.

* better than 2007, facing difficulty conceiving.
* better than early 2007. unable to get out of Polaris and break into a good company
* better than 2008. Hoping to stay for 12 months
* better than those 25% laid off

* better than months ago. There’s a clearer path ahead. (Good I planned my sg strategy in Nov.)