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Last day of 2012—whew!

Memory is the diary we all carry about with us.

Ok, this would be a long post but promise; it’s only the summary/highlights of the beautiful, including the painful experiences that happened to me this 2012.

January the 1st
         ·         I wrote a Tagalog short story, Pedal (here) on my blog, very proud on the way it was written. :)

·         One of my bestfriends, Yani got married to her childhood sweetheart, Patrick.

·          Started dreaming to go to Indo-China. 

·          Got busy in attending Wedding expo, Media Min’s fellowship and bday celeb of Tita Chay @ Quezon City Circle Park, first time to go to Bookay Ukay, and observing with family and friends Chinese New Year in Binondo.

February the 2^nd

·         Submitted a resignation letter in Enoz. Bye, Bye Teachers! 

·         Joined Pao on her Kerygma Mag’s Photoshoot in Summit Media. 

·         Had fun in Hot Air Balloon Fest @ Clark Field, Angeles City, Pampanga.

·         Went to Camaya Coast, a Residential Resort and an Emerging Vacation Destination in Bataan.

March the 3rd

·         Started searching for a new job. Broke, literally! Haha

·         Was fortunate and honored since Tita Chay asked me to help her in The Feast Bulletin’s presswork.

·         So many crossroad moments.

April the 4^th

·          Was pleased and amazed to learn and meet the 40 Feasts, Local and International Missions all over the world.

·         Mega blessed with the 13,000 throng of people gathered in SMX Convention Center for Grand Easter Feast. Happy the whole day, ‘cause afterwards I had an awesome time with Dreamteam friends as we kept on talking, laughing, eating and singing @ the videoke that day.

·         Still continued praying for a job. (Hallucinations became part of me! Hahaha)

·         Finally met my idol, Scott Lee Chua (here)! Yihee! 

May the 5^th

·         One of the milestones in developing my core gift occurred last May 6, Sunday when Feast PICC founded by Bro. Bo Sanchez organized a Ministry Fair. 

·         High Five! Got a job in PLDT. J Thanks to Tin and to the 4^th phonebooth.

June the 6^th

·         Celebrated Ma’s 49^th birthday.

·         Dated and celebrated Yani’s birthday by watching Kimmy Dora and the Temple of Kiyeme. Nyahahaha!

·         Cristeh, got a new and angst lense for her camera! Of course photoshoot galore!

July the 7^th

·         Blessed as I found a new friend in the office. Talk about long walks and laughter in the rain.

·         Proud to be Pinay as I watched a superb performance in CCP & Ballet Philippines of Candice Acea, Ballet Philippines’ Principal dancer who won First Price at Helsinki Int’l Ballet Competion, together with Jean March Cordero who won a Special Jury Awards for the Best in Pas de Deuz Technique. Great job!

August the 8^th

·         Habagat, go away! Survived Habagat’s wrath.

·         Created a 7^th bday party checklist. Though on September, the family changed their mind not to pursue the party anymore. (It’s ok, still got my 20% Dp. Hehehe)

·         Fashioned a draft illustration of my children’s book. (here)

·         Back to presswork! Keep on believing that my blogging and writing will go a long way.

September the 9^th

·         Got Braver as I watched Brave! 

·         Started to get busy for the publicity of Kerygma Conference 2012!

·         As usual, Pao’s assistant on her photoshoot with Jessed and Janella. Met Milkshake and fell in love on her fluffiness! ;)

October the 10^th

·         Read 3 books in 1 month row! :)

·         Proud with Anthony V. as he’s October cover model on Kerygma Mag.

·         Business for Kerygma Conference heightened!

·         Had a Tuesdate with my super sister, Apple.

·         Finally, had a 6-day vacay at Cam Sur! 

November the 11^th

·         Receiving Birthday Gifts. Letters. Messages, friendship, hugs, underground and alternatives artists, family, and serving at the Kerygma Conference. :)

·         More tears, shaking and spiritually challenged.

·         Pao’s, Lolo Nitoy, Kuya Eval, Tita Ann, Ninong Jun’s bday! (Jam-packed family celeb!)

·         Enchanting Lights and Sounds at the Ayala triangle (Panjak! panjak! –Korean for twinkling! twinkling!)

·         Dated 2 of my most favorite girls, Leah and MK! 

·         So many serendipitous events. This is my MONTH! :D

December the 12^th

·         Proud of my sister, Pao, since she’s the cover girl for December 2012 Kerygma Magazine. :)

·         Proud also with Meanne’s newest website (here).

·         Kuya A’s marriage proposal to Ate Kim. :)

·         Christmas parties here and there, Family reunion, long vacay, Allowing God’s love to quiet me.

·         Got busy with an unexpected job as a web content writer and online marketer. Thanks, Ke ke Robert (Chinese for older brother, pronounced as kuh-kuh)!

Thank you 2012 for all the beautiful memories, whether good or bad.The best is yet to come!

See you 2013! :)

As God's promised in Jeremiah 29:11: 

“ For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”

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