A Bittersweet Farewell to 2014

It is past 2 in the morning.  The house is quiet, but I could still hear the sound of fire works from a distance, and people celebrating new year on the streets...

Before I personally welcome 2015, I would want to take time and reflect on the year that was...

2014 was life changing for me.  It was a year that brought me a lot of challenges, disappointments and frustrations... But I am most grateful to have survived all the trials that came my way.  I thank the good Lord for blessing me with my family and friends who helped put a smile behind all the pain that I was going through.  

It was a year of new beginnings and second chances, a year of realizations and awareness, a year of gaining new learnings and insight especially in the career path that I have chosen.

2014 was a year that honestly started out really bad for me, but eventually things all fell into place in God's perfect time.

As I look back on the year that was, I try to write all my hurts in the sand hoping that the winds of time can blow them all away.  I want to thank everyone who has been a part of my year.  

 To my husband who has been my constant partner in life, I love you... we have gone thorough so many things together and I thank you for sticking it out with me through good times and bad.  They say that nothing in this world is permanent, but I dare say that our love is something that can withstand the test of time, we have proven that for 19 years.  Despite everything we have been through , I still believe that life has been good to us and I continue to pray for God's guidance especially in our marriage.  

To my kids who are by far God's greatest gift to me, thank you for giving me the chance to know how it is to love unconditionally.  

To my family who I miss the most especially during holidays, I thank God everyday for you.  I would not be who I am today if not for papa and mama, who have always been supportive of me, and my brothers who I love dearly... I guess growing up with 3 younger brothers to care for has helped me become a more patient and nurturing person :). I love you and I miss you all so much.

To my in-laws, nephews and niece... You are treasures I hold close to my heart dearly...

 To my relatives, friends, workmates, and mentors, "thank you" for being a part of my life.  I hope that I am able to touch your life the way that you have touched my life in meaningful ways...

As I bid farewell to 2014, I welcome 2015 with a hopeful heart, a stronger faith and more patience, and understanding to everyone around me.  

May we have a lot of love within ourselves to share to others and may we continue to be a blessing to all.  May we face 2015 with strength, courage and me we never ever lose hope.  Above all, may we continue to thank the Lord for all His blessings! 

Happy New Year everyone!!

 

 

 

I am Claiming 2013...

This year will be a year of possibilities for me.  I can't explain it but I just feel that good things are bound to happen.

I am getting ready to take baby steps that hopefully would take me to where I want to be...

I know that things may get rough ahead.  I may meet some obstacles along the way, but as long as I have my family and friends with me, I know things are going to be okay.

So for this year, here are some things I have kept in mind and I wanted to share them hoping that it might just help you achieve whatever it is you are aiming for this year.

The three simple yet helpful rules in life

Be thankful for each new day because it gives you another chance at life.

No matter how tough life gets, good things are always bound to happen.

Never lose hope.  If at one point you feel that things are messed up, just believe that things happen for a reason, and everything will fall into place at the right time.

Encourage yourself to take chances... explore all the possibilities the world has to offer.

This year, I promised myself to be brave enough and step outside of my comfort zone.  To be able to reach out to others and make a difference.  To pursue my passion and my calling.  This year, I will challenge myself to do what others often think I am incapable of doing, and I will not be afraid if in case I fall, because I can always pull myself together and try again. 

This year, I know I am ready...

2011 - The year that was...

2011 was a year full of realizations.  I discovered things about myself that I never imagined I could do.  I realized that I can be tough when I need to be.  I realized that if people can change, then feelings can too.  As much as I believe that people should always get what they deserve, it's just unfair that in reality it does not happen all the time.  I realized that there are people in this world who are born to make your life miserable, and that it's really up to you if you allow them to get in your nerves.  

In 2011, the kids each had their share of ER visits, where nebulization became a routine, it was also this year where I experienced being really sick that I literally was in bed the whole day, only getting up for a bathroom break.  I also finally got to use my health insurance to have some tests done.  But so far, we are still blessed to be 100% healthy, except for some minor asthma attacks and migraine headaches once in a while.

2011 was a year where I found friends from the past, as well as met new ones.  It was also a year where I had to pass up on some opportunities that came along because I felt that it was not intended for me.  2011 was a year that left me still with so many questions, but nevertheless I could say that it was a good year for us.  A year where all the happy memories will always outweigh the bad ones.  A year where I will always be thankful that I have my family and friends who has always been there for me.

Good bye 2011, it was nice having you around, but I have to move ahead and as I welcome 2012, I hope and pray that it will be a much better year for all of us.

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year Everyone!  This is my first blog for the year 2011.  I am excited and hopeful that this year would be a promising year for everyone.  It is time to leave behind the year that was, time to let go of all the bad memories, heartaches and pain (if there were any).  Forget the mistakes of the past and move on to the New Year with only good things in mind.  May this year bring us greater opportunities, treasure old friendships and meet new ones, keep us strong to face challenges ahead, strengthen the love between family and friends, and meet the coming year with hope, love and optimism. 

I would like to share this quote from Neil Gaiman, from his blog dated 2001.  And I end by thanking everyone who has been a part of my life for the past year, you have made 2010 bearable for me, :)