Looking back to the days and months of 2012, I must admit, it had been tough on me. I was unemployed at the beginning of the year, I hardly can find a job and the expenses were ongoing. Our house was sold to a developer, we needed to relocate from Mandaluyong to Parañaque. Can you just imagine leaving the place you grew up with your entire life, saying goodbye to your friends, relatives, the environment. Oh wow, I don't even know how I was able to adapt to our new home! Towards almost third quarter and the end of 2012, I suffered from different kinds of pain --physical pain, toothache, and emotional trauma after my bag was stolen away from me. Geez, I lost my cards, IDs, iPhone, camera, etc. A lot money flew just like that!
But hey, let's not focus on the negative things. I am a firm believer that there is a balance for everything. If I experienced all those awful things, there were also awesome ones. Lots of it actually.
Career. I started working again as a Company Nurse sometime in May. Lucky to have been working with the people I used to work with. In October, I engaged myself with a small-type of business. Glad that so far, it prospers way higher than what I envisioned. Don't call me businessman but an entrepreneur!
Hobbies. In March, I kept my passion burning. I began writing again and share it online through this blogsite. I was able to make my own version of Calamansi muffin. You could ask me for the recipe. I tried to become adventurous and try different things like playing billiards, basketball, wall-climbing and ziplining. I am looking forward for more active activities to the coming year.
Travels. In January, I was able to visit Vigan, where I met some of our relatives. In August, I went back to Singapore for a holiday. That was the first out-of-the-country trip of our family. Then I was able to go back for the third time in Boracay, where I also enjoyed the company of my college friends sometime in September. Of course there were other trips to nearby places like Laguna, Antipolo, Tagaytay, et al.
Love. It's always there throughout the year. Still no romantic love but I have abundant love from my family, friends, God. To feel you are accepted, appreciated, and blessed, that's more than enough love. I couldn't ask for more.
So to you, 2012, I want to thank you. Thanks for all the changes, travels, learnings, and experiences whether good or bad. There were ups and downs, pains and joys, but look at me, I am standing still no matter what. I don't know what's gonna happen this 2013 but whatever it might and could be, I know it will be an even more exciting and a better year.
Cheers to 2013 and may we all have a prosperous and harmonious brand new year ahead!
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