Thank You 2014, Hello 2015!
I must admit there’s a slight typo in this photo since all of what I’m grateful for aren’t really things but when it comes to real “things”, I still have a lot to thank for such as:
1. Discovering my love for Wakeboard.
I never thought I’d see the day I’m going to love Wakeboarding for the sole reason I find it hard to master. I’m not a pro yet but I can proudly say I’ve already made a round trip on the amateur track! AT LONG LAAAAAST! 😉
2. More surfing moments
God really knows you by heart and I think He pretty well knows how much I really wanted surfing. The previous year has brought me so much happiness because I was able to travel to Baler, Aurora (known as the surfing capital of the PH) and I must say it’s my best surfing experience by far!
3. New work!
Transferring to another company may just be another ordinary story to everyone but for me it has helped me get out of a situation I could just have probably learned to accept. It’s common knowledge to everyone I’m close with how much hours I’m burning at work and it came to a point that it doesn’t sound healthy anymore. As I moved on with Eastvantage, I learned the term “work-life-balance” as they really discourage their employees to be burned out.
4. More travel, more fun!
Being able to travel is one of the top goals I have now. The previous year gave me a chance to travel to Singapore together with my aunties and cousins! I had a chance to study their culture and how they evolved into one of Asia’s progressing countries. Plus, I got to unwind from all the work I was doing. Travelling is important to me as this will replenish your soul from your daily work stuff.
5. Renewing my connection with God
I must admit, I got a little too stubborn during the previous year and the last month of the year was quite an awakening for me to keep my connections with God strong as ever. I believe God uses things to shake us up from what He thinks we’re not supposed to be doing and I’m really grateful He let me had a ”reality-check“ moment. I got caught up with all the earthly stuff that and that my life is going too smooth that I ignore Him during these times. Thank You, Lord. ❤
As for the people in the uppermost photo, I’m grateful for…
1. Wakey Gang because they’re like a breath of fresh air to me. These people are the most random ones I’ve ever met. We never plan trips way before it happens, we plan on the spot and execute anyway. Bubbly and energetic people are always fun to be with because their positivity always shine. ❤
2. Manao x Garcia Cousins
They’re the closest sisters and brothers I could have. We just see each other every Christmas and other special family gatherings but I just know we got each other’s backs always.
3. Anupengpeng!
College buddies and bestfriends from then til now. We never meet as often as possible but these ladies are like ”sisters-from-another-mother“ to me. Always there for me and ready to listen anytime. Love these ladies to the moon and back! 😉
4. Manu (Lingling)
It’s quite hard to believe it’s been a 7-year relationship with this man. I never tell this to anyone but I think and feel Manu is my soulmate as well as he lets me discover things in myself I wasn’t really aware I’m capable of doing. He’s more of a practical and not the stereotype boyfriend which you occasionally have a fancy restaurant date with. Some of the things he helped me cope up with is how things rapidly change and how to embrace risks and living life fearlessly. I’m still a crybaby but I think I’m a stronger crybaby now because of him. If there’s probably one thing I’m really having a hard time adjusting is how he snores at night when he’s asleep. HAHAHAHA. ❤
5. FAMILY
The bestest of the best (if ever there’s such a word.lol) people I have and will ever have in my lifetime. No wonder it’s always synonymous to ”home“. I am lost for words. There is no exact description for these people . 😉
6. Team Dukha!
My second family, bestest friends, happiest people on earth rolled into one! You know what they say, true friends are the ones you throw foul jokes to and still don’t get offended. They’re previously my BUYanihan family that evolved into something greater even if we have parted ways professionally, we still see each other from time to time. It’s truly rare to find people with the same disorder as you have. I love these people to death. ❤
What I’m looking forward to 2015…
1. Best health– it’s only now that I do realize that ”Health is wealth“. That’s why I am fervently asking God to give me the everyday strength to work and the best healthy body to live long and discover more things he has promised to me.
2. More travels… still!
This year I wish to travel to Indonesia or Thailand or Japan or Korea. Or all of them given the chance! I love discovering places and being with the ones I love during the trips!
3. Furnishing Tower Chuwey
Tower Chuwey is a nickname Manu and I gave to the condo unit we bought years ago. Now that it is already handed over, we just need to acquire the money for the furnishing and hopefully, have it rented so that it could pay the monthly amortization it still needs to complete. 😉
4. Preparation for marriage
It’s not that we plan to marry this year but more importantly, I think I should be able to emotionally and mentally prepare myself for marriage because let’s face it, it is something that is bound to happen. At this point in time, reassessing myself, I thought I was ready for marriage since I am developing fondness with babies and little children and the concept of family excites me but when I think of the responsibilities it also has, it somehow frightens me. And I think God believes it is not the right time because if He truly wanted us to be married, we will both feel it, regardless the constraints. 🙂
5. And lastly, a peaceful, happy mind and heart ❤
I have been known to be an extremist and a pessimist. I never let my head and heart rest from all the troubles the world has to offer and sometimes, I overthink too much of things more than what they already seem. I just wish that this year God would help me rest and relax from all these as the world always will have troubles and that I cannot do anything about those and let God just take over.
So here’s my insights of the previous and upcoming year. What’s yours??
Kissed by Fire 