Here Comes 2010

Christmas is over and in a weeks time we will all bid goodbye to 2009. Time sure flies fast. And before writing this blog, I went over to the various list of things that I said I will be doing with certain people.

You see, I love list. I write down almost everything. I write down the things I'd like to have, the things I'd like to do, the places I'd like to go, the plans I'd like to accomplish.

I aced the plans-to-accomplish category...I did it all. But my other list are just half way done. Tsk, tsk, tsk. I'm partly disappointed with myself because I always postponed my planned activity to give way to certain things. I'm sure am learning responsibility. Not that I'm complaining but I realize that I'm depriving myself.

So for 2010, I'd like to focus on myself. I think it's not a crime to be selfish even just for a bit. I've been too selfless this year therefore I'm declaring that 2010 will be a 'spoil-me' year. No one really knows how to pamper me and besides it's nobody's job so I have to get my cute butt going. No more slacking, no time for rest, time to hit off the road and see what there is to see =)

24th Year

Today, December 21 is my parent's 24th wedding anniversary. It is a feat that not so many couples today achieve. In a society where broken homes slowly becoming a norm, I am truly blessed to have mine complete up to this day.

This year has been a tough for us but as I was telling my mom and my sister on different occasions when I had a chance to talk to them..next year will be better. I'll make 2010 better for them. It's just do or do not, try is not option.

Happy Anniversary Ma, Pa! =)

Another Year

Before this year started, I pick out two guiding words- change and slow. I told myself that I need to take things slow when it comes to my career and personal goals. Don't get me wrong, I haven't lose my drive, it's still there but as my parents would have it, I'm too driven that I fail to enjoy the little things. At 22, I could say I have accomplished enough.

Looking back now, I think they are right. I'm not one of those individual who constantly worry about my future. I know some people fear about this. I have always known what direction to take. Future is something I look with enthusiasm. I never feared its countless possibilities. But I look at it as the be-all and end-all. I looked past certain things... things that should really matter.

So, 2009 was a break time for me. Time-out year so to speak. I did not change job though several opportunities and offers landed my way. I did not went back to school (post graduate) which was I originally planned. What I did instead, was took my sweet time enjoying my family, my friends, my special someone and myself.

I rediscover myself and was amazed of my many quirks. I redefined my goals. Goals that are sustainable and the ones that makes me genuinely happy and complete.

Change.

This was a trying year for me. But I'm thankful that all those events happened. I may have gotten bruised but I learned. I shed tears, wipe them out and laugh some more. I had my share of heartaches and disappointments but great things took place. I have gotten new perspective, renewed confidence and more driven that I can ever be. I had shed of some old, bad, dull habits of mine. As this year slowly coming to an end, I can say that a bolder and better me will face the many new beginnings awaiting in the year ahead.