Hooray! It's 2011!

I can't believe it! Today's already the last day of 2010. Again, time does fly! It's as if New Year 2010 was just yesterday. I still remember getting excited and receiving wishes from friends and relatives the same day last year. We all hoped that the year would bring us nothing but the best. Looking back on the things that happened, I can say that it wasn't easy. My family had lots of struggles and trials. In fact, before it would end, another dilemma came. We found it out just a few days ago. Until now, we still don't know how it will turn out. We're just holding on to this one: with God, we'll certainly get by. On the lighter note, there's one thing that I can't deny. The best thing that happened this year was when I got a new job which paved the way for me to meet my new friends and my Peter Pan. And I can't thank God enough for that. That's the reason why I can tell the world that 2010 is not bad at all. Now, it's time for me, for us, to welcome the new year!

2011. I'm not sure what the new year has in store for me. But I will never get tired to hope for the best. I will never stop praying and wishing for good things. I hope that this year will be better, that we'll solve the problems we had in 2010. Anyway, I just came from a get-together with my college friends and one of them advised us to list down all the things that we desire and pray for them. She said, God will give them. "Ask and you will receive." What do I want to do? What do I want to happen with my life in 2011? A friend also reminded us that 50% is destiny but, we still have to work for the other half. So, here are the things that I would like to work on:

1. I would like to have a healthy lifestyle. This means eating right and having a regular work-out. It's the only way for me to finally have the body I want.
2. I would like to catch up on my readings. I've been very busy last year that I missed doing one of my favorite hobbies. Reading.
3. I would renew my passport.
4. I would really try hard to be a good daughter, sister, cousin, etc. I'll be more respectful and understanding.
5. I would like to go to Hongkong and China with my family this summer. I would like to spend more time with them.
6. I would like to go to Sagada with my friends.
7. I would like to have another adventure with my other set of friends. In short, I would like to visit a lot of new places.
8. I would like to learn how to drive a car and to play the piano.
9. I would like to continue doing yoga.
10. I would like to run at least once a week.
11. I would like to do boxing every week.
12. I would like to finish all the courses I took last semester and am taking now with good grades.
13. I would like to do better with my job.
14. I would like to be a better teacher with my students by understanding them and preparing for our lessons.
15. I would like to do at least one house chore every day.
16. I would like to learn how to meditate.
17. I would like to be more disciplined - waking up early, being at work at least an hour before it starts, finishing things even before the deadline, balancing and managing my time.
18. I pray that our family will finally own a house and a car here in Cubao. We're aiming for the one near my sister's friend's town house.
19. I would like to take and pass the LET.
20. I would like to continue my Spanish lessons.
21. I would like to finish my master's.
22. I would like to continue my charity work.
23. I would like to know Jesus more. Through that, I'm hoping that I'll be able to know Peter Pan better. I leave every thing to God if he's already the one. Then again, I pray that he is. If it will happen this year, only God knows.
24. I would like to continue taking care of myself, my family, and my friends.
25. I would like to be a better daughter of God and of my motherland.
26. I would like to give all my best in every thing that I'll do.

Wow! 26 things. I just typed every thing randomly. Is it coincidence that I'll also be turning 26 in 2011? Anyway, I'm really really keeping my fingers crossed that I'll be able to do them. May I have to courage to hold on to the promise to accomplish them. Most importantly, may I live my life fully everyday by being happy and grateful because of things that I have.
Thy Will Be Done. God bless us. I wish and pray that every one of us will have a meaningful, blessed, fruitful, peaceful, happy, and love-filled 2011!♥♥♥

My Peter Pan

(written before Christmas)
It's almost Christmas again! I've been spending the break checking essays of my students. The topic is to describe the person whom they would like to spend the holidays with. Most of them have the same style. I keep on getting the same question either in the introduction or in the body. How about you? How about me? Who would I like to spend it with?

I usually spend the holidays with my family. We stay at home, give gifts, visit our relatives, and attend the never-ending parties and reunions. That sounds fun, right? However, if there would be one person whom I would really really want to be with, it would definitely be my Peter Pan.

How would I describe my Peter Pan? As the name suggests, he's childlike in a way that I know him. He's such a happy person who always wears a smile. People often ask if he gets mad. He's so positive about life. There was one time when I really felt down and stressed and he was able to uplift my spirit just by reminding me of something. Also, I can be myself whenever I'm with him. I can show him the carefree me. Honestly, I've never felt that with other people before. When we're together, it's as if we're the only ones living in the world. Hours pass swiftly when we talk. I love looking at his innocent eyes. I'm sure he likes me. Though I'm still figuring out if he likes me the way I do.

Wake up!

When you understand why something hurts, it stops hurting.

When you understand you have options, you take action.

And when you understand you have wings, you can soar again.

Capisce?
The Universe

If it's still hurting, fly anyway.

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