Reading Back

Blogs have definitely served their main purpose as far as I am concerned. I remember owning lots of diaries, jotting down bits and pieces of a life that I thought was exciting. Be it in English then in Filipino (I think I was preparing for a Filipino extemporaneous contest and was psyching myself into the moment. Didn't work). I've always been into diaries.

I actually have a drawer next to my bed filled with old journals. I like browsing through them as well from time to time. See how I was like, who I was with, who I was pissed at. Man, did I have those moments.

Growing up... I haven't grown an inch since college, I think. But something inside and outside is evolving. Life is never as simple as before. But I am thankful that I do have the means to go back to those days and just for a few moments live in that particular moment in my life.

Hala Bira!

Dinagyang Tournament 2010. This is something I really look forward to every single year, whether I participate or not. Honestly, the urge has left me after all this time. I guess 'coz I've been playing for more than 7 years already. I dunno it just fluttered away into oblivion. Twisting my ankle didn't make the decision any harder, either.

But what I do regret is not being able to play with Jing for this tournament. This may be her last one before she leaves for New York and we have been through it all for so many years. I guess it may have also been a sign that she may be leaving since she bagged the championship for mixed AND ladies doubles plus the raffle! Sigh! Pains me so.

2010 has had me seeing a lot of endings as well as beginnings. Then again, you can't begin something without something ending in its place.

Was glad Bryan got to spend the whole day with me. Tagging along, more like it. It never ceases to surprise me how he actually doesn't mind being around me. Heck! I get bored being around myself from time to time! He literally skipped his friend's wedding just to be with me and cheer for my friends.

A lot of other things happened that weekend that steadied my bearings even more. I guess its about that time. God help and bless me nalang as He always had.

Words of Inspiration from last year

I've developed this habit of writing phrases down that inspire me. It may be Spiritually-related or just out of the blue things that have come my way at just the right time. Be it via SMS, email, books, magazines or tv.

As I was gathering the stuff I didn't need anymore, I brought home my planner from last year. I'm pretty proud of my planner since it was the biggest one I could find at National Bookstore. I need it for work to be extra big but at the same time it enables me to scribble things down on the top part. A quick reminder of sorts and to bring me back to the goal and the game plan at hand.

" Realize that the Lord shows the Godly special favor; the Lord responds when I cry out to Him."

- Psalm 3: 3

"I will lie own and sleep peacefully, for you, Lord, make me safe and secure."
- Psalm 3:8

"If you do, I will cause you to become the father of a great nation; I will bless you and make your name famous, and you will be a blessing to many others."
- Gen. 12:2

"Then you will call out and the Lord will respond; you will cry out, and he will reply, 'HERE I AM'..."
- Isaiah 58:9

"I don't want your sacrifices --- I want your love; I don't want your offerings --- I want you to know me."
- Hosea 6:6

"It is possible to give away and become richer! It is also possible to hold on too tightly and lose everything. Yes , the liberal man shall be rich! By watering others, he waters himself."
- Proverbs 11;24-25

"Give me an understand mind so that I can govern your people well and know the difference between what is right and wrong."
- 1 Kings 3:9

I just realized, while I was typing this, I don't have the space and time to write it all down right now. That's how much inspiration I needed for 2009. But 2009 was very memorable for me and everything at its proper time.

Hello 2010!

I honestly have more pictures of my New Years Eve, but don't want my blog to look like my facebook account. As long as I spend my new year's with my Jamora cousins, it is always from from being boring. Buuhhhllliiieeeaaavvveee me!

I am a believe of the thought that what you do and who you have with you during the start of the year will be what it is throughout the year. So far so good! Minus the alcohol, hopefully! But as far as family goes, I am not one to complain.

The things I look forward or wish for this year (well, some hehehe):

1) Business-wise, I can make my own name and achieve my own leaps and bounds and not be cast in my dad's shadow all throughout. I am not going to complain but it is always a goal to achieve your own identity.

2) Increase my savings. I am 30 and I have a goal to hit the big zeros this year.

3) The thing I have been praying for more than a year, God-willing, will happen soon. All in God's hands.

4) Go to Christian's wedding in SF on April 10, this includes renewing my visa and Joey's.

5) Retain my sanity and dignity for the big steps that are to come. Crossing my fingers and praying for dear life.

2010 is going to be definitely different.