an orange post

It took me awhile before I can start to post this. Year 2012 taught me that in order for us to grow and conquer new challenges is to accept change.

Changes for me meaning my sister left for London for her MBA, August of this year. Everybody says that we're like twins and inseparable. Well, dumating din naman kami sa point na nagsisipaan at nagsasabunutan din kami and she always bullied me when we were younger (until now pa din naman ata). Hahaha =P But I think it was during my college years that we were able to really bond so much because of F4. I mean siguro during that time at long last we had that common interest! hahaha So from then on, we were really inseparable not just because of F4 but inseparable in everything.

We enjoy each other's company. We both love the same food, restaurants, movies and travel destination and most of all, we love to sleep! Hahaha We share room, so makita lang namin nagsie-siesta ang isa, siesta na din yung isa. Hahaha! We usually go to sleep at the same time and talk about anything until both of us dozed of.

Of course we had our "very" low-times and arguments as well but glad that as sisters, we were able to passed that. I think from there our relationship as sisters got stronger and both of us matured in so different ways. Since our eldest brother is usually based at US from time to time and my other brother has his own family now, she's becoming our "yoda" (in absence of my eldest brother). She takes care of me and my parents in ways that my eldest brother usually do. While she's still preparing for her MBA applications to packing her clothes that I still did not realize that she'll be away for 2 years.

It was only during the time that we sent her off to the airport's departure area and she hugged us one by one that it totally sinked in that she'll be leaving. I was fighting my tears to not fall because it was only then that my sister, my best friend will be away.

One time, my niece, Micah asked me that is it true that her Tita Mia went to London to pursue her dreams of studying there (so cute!) and so from then I realized that it was my sister's biggest dream so I have to be really happy and support her.

It's sad that I have no one to rant about everything at the end of the day especially when I had the "shittiest" day at work (she usually treat me for a dinner or buy me shoes to cheer me up, i know! aaaaw! ) and whenever I sleep alone at our room but I remembered what I usually pray to God for her, that is to give her, her heart's desire. =) And she got it! We just miss her so much and can't wait to see her again.

my thoughts in music

Almost back. :) I have so many things I want to write here before the year ends, I'm just trying to make it a whole thought. In the meantime, please enjoy these music I enjoy atm. 

Must Get Out

I'm alive peeps!

Work has basically taken over my life right now. I know it's not a good thing but I'm lucky because I can say that I somehow love my work. Let's just say that, I'm truly thankful because I'm busy.
Now, I'm just so happy and cherish the time to be at home to be with my family and to rest. I've been hopping office branches from Luzon - Visayas - Mindanao for months now and these moments are the time where I'm just happy to be at home. Though it's not the same right now because my sister went to London a few months ago for studies (more of this on my next post). So carry on, Terry!

Oh Fifty! Do I need to say more? I'm into the last chapters of the 3rd book and I don't want to finish it yet because I don't want to say goodbye to Christian! Hahaha I know, I'm crazzzy!

Included in my greatest regret of my life is missing Maroon 5 in concert here in Manila, TWICE! Arggghh Oh, Adam Levine, it's craziness all over again for me. Totally perfect and so talented!

I really hope that I can keep up with my posting here. I really miss blogging. :) More on everything on my next post.

Laters, everyone!

x
T

Hahaha :)  

If Only

Ever had that feeling that you found the perfect songs on what you are feeling at the moment?

Examples are these:

Believe and Let Go

Have the courage to stay when it's easier to go.



Party like it's 2012

I'm spending the last few hours of 2011 reminiscing what a good year it was for me. I can't help but think how blessed I am for all those answered prayers. There were a lot of times that I felt I won big time but there were also pit stops, u-turns, road-blocks and even yields that happened to my life. There were mistakes and lessons that I learned but the good things are I realized that I matured and became a stronger woman that I never imagined I will be. 

I started the year with travels, that totally summed up my whole year. 

In January, I visited again my most favorite city in the world, Hong Kong. The weather, the whole place, food and the fond memories. I would surely be going back there again and gain.

Last February, I learned my most important lesson. Singapore with my college friends. Fun memories.

I also received an answered prayer and to show how truly God works in our life. He gave a much better opportunity for me and that is an opportunity to travel around the Philippines for work. 

I've been to Cebu this year for three times and every visit is an interesting one. Here we were dining at the top of Crowne Regency Hotel and experienced walking at the edge of the building!



Cebu has always been a special place for me since my Dad was based here and visited him a couple of times and the previous Jerry event. So I feel really blessed to be back there so I went back to Basilica del Sto. Nino to give thanks.

I also went to Iloilo and glad that I had the chance to attend mass at the Jaro Church. One of the rare times that I felt so into the mass. They actually sang most of the part of the mass and that gives a very solemn feeling for me. What an experience.

One of the perks of traveling is the food! I'm always gaining a few pounds whenever I'm on a provincial trips!

Got the chance to also visit a famous UNESCO Site, Miag-ao Church also at Iloilo.

I'm also thankful for my friends new and old for going the ride with me. Life would be harder without these guys.

And of course the most important part of my life.I think life wouldn't be that enjoyable if I have all these things without them. Too bad because we thought  that our brother, Jovic will spend the holidays with us but unfortunately, he went again to States for work. Anyhow, we're still thankful that at least he was here for a couple of months.

We also have another addition to our family, Karishma Therese. The best gift that our family received for Christmas. Oh, and this 2012, we will have another addition to our growing family, Margret. :)

2011 was really a good year for me.

So what I've been praying for this year?

Good health for my family and more wisdom and determination so that I can fulfill my dreams. :)