I had a rocky journey during the year 2007. I had to deal with the accidents of two of my sisters and I was sad to know that someone I considered a good friend was just using me. I also found out that I have serious health problems. However, positive things also happened, my elder sister got married and I took upon the responsibility of my family. I made a lot of friends this year. I learnt to let go of the pains and grudges I held within myself. I made amends with those I had problems with. Life is looking rosy now as 2007

has taught me a lesson for life and it has turned me into a positive person.

— Prisma Limbu,

Satdobato

I think the year 2007 was a mediocre one for me. I had some glorious as well as

miserable moments. One of the best things that happened to me was that

I became more responsible and matured a lot, my mother was really happy to see this change in me.

The worst thing was that my father passed away and so many expectations I had remained unfulfilled. That was one of my worst days of my life.

Nevertheless, I am looking forward to the year 2008,

as I am very hopeful for a better future.

— Prasanna Lamichhane, Kathmandu

This year was an average one for me. I was supposed to go abroad for studies this year but

unfortunately things didn’t work out as planned. And this year was fruitful for me as I met many high-ranking people from various walks of life, which helped me to enhance my personality. Overall, I had a lot of memorable experiences this year.

— Anjan Gurung, Pokhara

I had some good and some bad experiences. The happiest moment for me was my birthday, when I got a surprise party from my parents. I received many gifts from my friends and blessings from my elders. But I also had a bad experience this year. I fell from the stairs in my school and all my friends were staring at me, I was really embarrassed at that time.

— Rahul Bajracharya, Lazimpat

The best thing for me this year was the school picnic to Godavari, where we really enjoyed ourselves. We played games, went for swimming and took photos. We came back singing and eating in the bus. The worst thing that happened in 2007 was that, when I was cycling a motorbike hit me and my leg was fractured, my cycle was also broken and I was heavily scolded by my parents.

— Samyak

Bajracharya,

Mahabouddha, Patan

There were lots of ups and downs in 2007. The worst thing that I had to go through in 2007

was, the misunderstandings between my family and me. But, later I realised that no matter what parents are always be understanding. I got more involved in music and it helped me lessen my stress. Now, I am living happily with my family.

— Abhinay Jayaswal

The year 2007 has been a great year for me. I met great friends and great people. At the beginning of the year, I was able to start new ventures with my friends with the hope to do something great, had amazing times together and learnt a lot. I’ll cherish these friendships for a very long time. I joined an organization where I met wonderful, encouraging people. Then there came a time when a friend needed help and we tried our best to help his younger brother who was having serious health problems. Unfortunately, the loss of this young boy who had a desire to live was very painful for all of us. So, in 2007, I’ve lost some but gained more. I’m thankful to my friends for being so great and tolerating me.

— Palin Yonghang

After completing my +2 from Birtamode I came to Kathmandu for further studies. I missed my close friends and loving teachers. I felt the bitterness of leaving my birthplace, loving parents and my brothers. The death of Pushpa sir due to bike accident and death of my beloved uncle shocked me and I cried a lot. However, the happy incident for me in 2007 was that for the first time in my life my parents wished me a happy birthday and offered me precious and valuable gifts, which I will never forget.

— Manoj Bohora, Global College

The best thing that happened for me in the year 2007 is that I passed my 12 standard exams in the fourth attempt and got the chance to enroll for further studies. I became more confident in my approach.

— Hari Shrestha

This year was my most memorable for me as I was successful in fulfilling my fatehr’s dream by passing my SLC exams. My father was so happy. Though he did not express his happiness to me but he was proud of me. Now I need to fulfil other dreams of his by achieving my aim. But the worst thing about this year was that I could not utilise the three months gap after SLC.

— Dawa Sangpo

Sherpa, Chabahil

This year was the worst year of my life. As far as I know I’ve done all good things to others and helped my friends. I never thought badly of anyone but still things went wrong. I have been teaching for the last six years in a reputed school. Suddenly, in August I

was called by the administration and told that some of the students complaint about me and I should leave the job. They showed me the complained letter. I was completely traumatised and confused. Tears came to my eyes when I remember that day. I was confident about myself that nobody would complain about me, especially as all the students

were very much close to me. At last within a week I resigned from my job and till the date I am unemployed. I hope the year 2008 will omit my bad days.

— JRK,

Kasthamandap