The rainy night, even the day, has been making me yawn thus resulting in heavy eyes. Maybe this is it. God wants us to spare a thought for the tsunami victims. This year will end not with a bang but with many a whimper.

I thought many countdown parties would not take place. But I saw loads of them getting dressed up, bringing their whatever nots with them to celebrate the new year albeit the deluge.

And I heard permits for such parties had been pulled. Yeah, some may think that this is inappropriate. Can I please consider them as absent minded? In the midsts of much death and destruction, reverie seems out of place. I for one will not be celebrating anything. My heart is heavy still. Heh, I'm getting a bit emo here.

Then again I feel useless for not standing up and making myself counted. Perhaps I'm too lazy to do my part? I don't know. I only had feelings of gratification and could only offer my condolences to those affected.

I really hope that through the contributions and help of others, the sufferings of the victims will be alleviated and may they recover quickly from the tragedy.

Till then, we will bid this year goodbye and say hello to a brand new year.