Warning, long post ahead! ^_^
I know it's been two weeks after New Year and still I hadn't had the time to write my reflection about the year passed. I crammed before the year ends and managed to squeeze few events which requires me to escape urban life for a moment. So before the muse left again, let me share the highlight of my 2013.
I remember posting a status last January 2013 that goes, "Looking forward to a great 2013. I have to be happy and in His time I will be." If you've been reading this blog of mine for quiet sometime now, you know that 2012 had been an emotional year for me. So I prayed, even prayed so hard, for me to be a better person. That in time, in God's perfect time, I can decipher what His plan for me. And as the song said, "Count your blessings, name them one by one..." I made it to a point to be thankful for everything, not just those wonderful memories but even those pain, those depression and heartaches.
The highlight of my 2013!
1. I survived a week of fasting.
Yeah, God gave me enough grace and courage to survived a week of fasting. I have to thank my VG, especially, my leader Miss Inna, who encourage me to this. My friend/girlfriend/co-writer and sister in faith, Czeila helped me. I always thanked Him for putting the right people in my path.
2. My first airplane ride and my travels!
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| photo credits to my my good friend Alex. :) |
Before 2013 started I include four local travels and two international trips as a goal. God humbled me to not only travel four places but six. I also had an opportunity to visit my sister in Singapore and had a great time there! Horay to this traveler! :)
3. Angels!
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| Darmainne Miel A. Concubierta |
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| Marcus Draneal E. Lucas |
Two angels close to my heart was born. On the first photo is my very beautiful niece, Miel or Mielly as I call her. Miel is the best blessing we received this year. She became an instant hit in our family. The very first grandchild, my first niece. Our world revolves around her now. And I believe that she is spoiled to the nth power. Haha! Ah, the perks of being the family's favorite. LOL. On the second photo is my handsome grandson, Marcus. He is my best friend's son. I insisted calling him Aiden because I wanted so. HAHA! And maybe when he's old enough he'll look at me with those inquiring eyes and we'll ask, "Why, Aiden, Ninang?" Haha!
4. God's healing. The Boss.
Maybe he'll told me more than 50 things to remember aside from those written in this book. Oftentimes, he'll try to remind me not to stay late at night, which I seldom follows. Most of the time he seems frustrated in me not recognizing the right direction as to where to go. Again, he'll remind me again the technic in remembering different directions. And so many times he'll remind me not to not drink coffee and eat healthy food, which I never follow.Stubborn, NG! But despite all these I am constantly reminded that God gave me my heart's healing through him.
5. Weddings!
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| photo credits to Mr. Alex Dizon |
Two of my friends get married this year! Again! Jessalyn, is my elementary best friend. We were inseparable during our childhood days. And we're forever seatmates! Last April she finally had her dream come true. She walked down the aisle and exchange vows to her first boyfriend. After all these years their love surpass its challenges. And again, I was their maid of honor. LOL. Another friend of mine also tied a knot to their love story just last December. Rio also married her first boyfriend. It was so sweet, solemn and full of love. Hmm, I think there was something in first love. HAHA!
6. Friends. Good company. An opportunity.
Many times I took for granted the things given to me. And I was so sorry. This year, I had an opportunity meeting new friends, expanding my social skills a bit and given a huge opportunity at work. In the last quarter of 2012 I was employed by a publishing house, Precious Pages. It is a great privilege, an honor. Working with them for more than a year teaches me so many things. I learned so much and discovered that work really is indeed a continuous learning. They've been so patient with me and offer so many opportunities. I discovered that I can do more. And for so many things I will be forever grateful. :)
Hmm, I cannot list all of the things happened to me last year. I may forget some of the things happened. Sorry, sorry, forgive this forgetful memory. And as I've said, these were the highlights of my life this 2013! And just like 2013, I am positive that God has greater things stored for me this year! :) Cheers to 2013!
