It's almost a year since my last post. I love blogging but due to hectic work hours and the amount of workload I have each and every day, plus the craving for sleep, I don't have time to jot down what's been happening to me. 

So how was my 2013? One word: ROLLERCOASTER.

Yes, my 2013 was a rollercoaster ride. Let me enumerate it.

1. Starting with where I left off with my online journal, I had a "back-office" job at the SM Supermarket Davao City. I loved my co-workers, my work, my environment but I decided to quit because a better opportunity knocked my door. I am completely "okay" with how much I was earning, I can satisfy myself and be content. However, there were several circumstances that I feel the need to help my parents, especially my father who is sick. I feel the need to provide for them, to pamper and bring happiness to them. 

2. I experienced the 7.2 magnitude earthquake that struck Bohol. Yes, I was there. I will write a detailed post about it some other time but to sum up the experience, it gave me both fear and hope. Fear of the unknown and uncertainties of life and hope for a renewed, spiritual life. 

3. I lost few of my very best childhood friends. Up to this moment, we're still cold with each other but I am still hoping that someday, in GOD's time, we'll be friends again. I am not closing doors to anyone. We have been through a lot of ups and downs, she was one of the few true friends I know and I have. I hope she would still forgive me. I admit I just came to a boiling point in my life where I didn't acted maturely. You know who you are, I am very sorry for that. :-/

4. My mother now talks to Rocky. Well, not much really but at least she recognizes him finally. And he's best buddies with my father. I am just the happiest! :) Thank you for your super duper effort, love! 

5. I gained friends. People I know, but never imagined to feel at ease with. 

6. My sister and I started an online clothing store: CHIQ Trends. Please check it out! :)

7. Rocky and I are going stronger than ever! <3

The year 2013 has brought so many life-changing experiences and realizations to me. It's like my faith and strength was really tested, 

and I gladly surpassed the trials. For this "wooden horse" year, I hope to be a better me - to live peacefully and harmoniously and be closer to GOD. I don't wish for material possessions but for health. Good health for my parents and happiness for our family.

THANK YOU LORD GOD FOR EVERY DAY. As what I always say/murmur every time I pray, I LOVE YOU VERY MUCH LORD JESUS. :)

I know it’s been awhile since I posted here. And it’s super late to post about holidays because the spirit of the celebration, parties and hang-overs have already subsided. But I wouldn’t want to miss publishing last year’s gathering, for it is my first time to donate a lechon for our Noche Buena. :P It is my way of saying thank you to Papa Jesus (as what my niece and nephew would call HIM) for the blessings he has given to me and my family, for keeping us away from any harm and/or danger and as  my birthday gift to HIM.

For the first time in my life, I unfortunately celebrated last year’s (2011) Christmas alone in Cebu. I was  very happy then but it’s still and will never be the same as spending it at home- with Nanay, Tatay, Ate, Kuya, Ditse, and the kulilits Alteyang and AJ. Christmas will never be complete without my family and I cannot thank HIM much for keeping our bond stronger, and we were complete  on that special day (technically though, Ate Malit arrived the day after but, it’s still December 25^th). And what made it even more special is that Rocky was there, joining the conversation and drinking session with my Kuya, cousins and uncles. It was also his first time counting down the 12:00 Christmas Eve away from their home. I felt sorry for this part but he assured me it was no biggie, and that he enjoyed celebrating with us too. Thank you boyfie for cooking the lechon (is the term ‘cook’ right? Or should it be ‘prepared’?) Ugh, whatever you call it, thank you so much and oh boy was it delicious, sumptuous, volumptous! It was a very merry birthday for Papa Jesus! We love you!

More pictures here. :)