New year's resolution is not apt for me. Most likely because it composes too much commitment which I might disappoint myself for not being successful at it. So, I prefer to reminisce all things that happened a year ago and it had become a habit with me. Making this is like counting my blessings I received from the past. And as I do it, I see myself smiling and frowning sometimes. I've been doing this for almost 3 years. This is for the year 2010 "A Retrospective of 2010" while this is for 2009 "God made my 2009 a blissful year!!!". You can check on those links.
If I would describe my year 2011, it would be "VERY CHALLENGING". Challenges were ubiquitous. I met challenges at home, at school, and everywhere, and some were even outside my experience. I experienced a lot of new things. I bumped into several faces. I suffered from heartaches. I had butterflies in my stomach. I achieved my goals. And I failed as well. Nevertheless, challenges made my heart merry.
Find out why! =D
~Welcomed the year 2011 with my relatives and Daryl at Silvestre compound.
~I surprised Daryl at their house for his 20th birthday. It was my first time to drive along Edsa and all the way to Cavite.
~Teatro Escolar Malolos' seminar and cosplay. I was the vice president of the organization.
February:
~A 2-week preparation for our documentary entry to CEU VideoFest 2011. The documentary was about Marilao river known as the 3rd world's dirtiest river. We named our entry "Sigaw ng Marilao".
~The blood, sweat, and tear we poured resulted in success. We obtained most of the awards. For complete details click this link "Capsulized in One Team, One Documentary, One Production". CEU Malolos Campus gained the bronze over-all award.
~Whooped up valentine's day at Star City and Pancake House (my fave) with Daryl. He surprised me with my car covered with balloons, heart sticks, and roses inside. He even posted letter stickers on my window forming "Happy Valentines Best Host Congrats!" which caused a slight scratch on its tint. Haha!
~I was the one who crowned during the very first Little Mr. Prince and Ms. Princess 2011 of Caduangtete Elementary School.
~CELAS educational fieldtrip at Philippine Star, DLSU's animation seminar, and Enchanted Kingdom.
March:
~Alfredo's resort escapade.
~Final exam for school year 2010-2011.
April:
~Semestral break, known as "flying back to Riyadh".
~Seifeldheen's 2nd birthday celebration at a prticular esteraha and at Lamborghini restaurant the next day.
~Shopping spree and fine dining resto hopping in the kingdom.
~A complicated relationship with him arose.
~A certain online girl friend turned to be my impostor and tried to prank a guy. She used my photos on facebook, had an affair with a guy for 3 years, and asked a cellphone load from him f. I was shocked when I learned the poser was the daughter of my sister's wedding god mother. Have a glance at this link "Fraud Alert!!!".
May:
~Our fourth anniversary.
~Still in Riyadh and enjoyed my stay with people I love the most.
~News came. Rhian got his visa for Canada and Jeric would go back to the Philippines.
~I was harassed by a Saudi guy at a supermarket in Batha. He tapped my behind. Here's what happened... "How I wish..."
~Ate Yayah's birthday.
~Mother's day at Steak House.
June:
~Went back to the Philippines. Of course, I cried as I waved goodbye to my family.
~Super friends finally bonded together. We saw Jeric's transformation. He looks like a woman now. =D We raved up at Alfredo's Resort.
~Rhian flew to Canada, so did Jeric to Japan.
July:
~Preparation for CEU AdFest 2011
~Jocelyn resided in Manila after she graduated while Reymond in Taiwan. Both of my cousins who are close to me left Pampanga for work. Now, I have no cousins living here who are close to my age.
~Super friends experienced the craze of Cinemalaya 2011.
~Darang Pina, our maid, stopped working for us due to some hush-hush reasons. Hence, I lived unassisted but with the guidance of my uncle. I learned how to wash dishes and to clean some rooms of our house.
~Kuya Sai and Mom's birthday.
August:
~My 20th birthday. A not-so-surprise birthday party was thrown by my relatives. I received many gifts and greetings from loved ones.
~Though Daryl and I were on the rocks, he still made an effort to surprise me on my birth month. He brought me yellow cab pizza, fries, Dairry Queen ice cream cake, and a bouquet of roses. Why does he always take my breath away? -_-
~"Sigaw ng Marilao" was used as an entry to International Center for Communications Studies Documentary Making. We brought home the bronze award. Plus, I met a lot of media personalities.
~Got my braces off. Hurrah! My teeth were not perfectly aligned yet, but I opted to take them off. I didn't want them in my life anymore. Haha! Lolz!
~Taking of graduation pictures.
September:
~I was chosen to represent my college for Ms. CEU SportsFest 2011. I was ranked first. I was not able to bag the title, but I still felt happy because people around me were proud of me and supported me throughout.
~Someone inked himself. Turn off!
~Prepping for AdFest 2011. Typhoon, distance, and various barriers came, yet we nailed it.
~Papa, Saifrinzhe, and Irah's birthdays.
October:
~AdFest 2011 product presentation.
~Adfest 2011 Awards Night. CEU Malolos Campus brought home the bronze over-all award. Our advertising agency gained 3 awards.
~Semestral break was spent in Riyadh with my family. Shopping and eating spree.
~Most painful heartache was felt.
~My parents' 30th wedding anniversary was celebrated at Mirage restaurant.
November:
~Singlehood. I mixed and mingled.
~I personally met Vice President Jejomar Binay and former senator Francisco Tatad.
~My last semester of college started this month. I was so blessed to know that I'll be graduating this coming March. There was no assurance at first, but with God's goodness, I will.
~I was chosen to represent CEU Malolos campus for Mr. and Ms. CEU 2012.
~Met my partner and my co-candidates. Then, had our photoshoot.
~I dealt with my on-the-job-training for television at ABS-CBN Global, particularly in Balitang Middle East. I started to live independently for I had to rent a room near ABS-CBN compound. I was staying there from Tuesday 'til Friday morning. Imma give links for more blurb -"No Quitting" and "Outside My Experience".
~I met random people from the industry and became close to them in some way. I even had a chance to bond with them during Maine's birthday party.
~Hangout with some of my co-candidates at Music Bank.
~UBE moments with Kuya Paolo, Kuya Windsor, Keith and Clarence.
~Daryl gave me bouquet of pink roses.
December:
~Grandmom's sister died.
~NLEX UBE moments with Kuya Windsor, Kuya Paolo, and Kuya Jesson.
~At last, I'm through with my TV OJT. I completed the 120 hours requirement.
~Passed the crown and title to the next Ms. CEU Malolos.
~Eastwood.
Yes, I did encounter failures during this year. But God always saves me. Every downfall was replaced with new opportunities. Yes, I did feel heartaches during this year. But God always heals me. Every pain was replaced with butterflies. Yes, I did commit mistakes during this year. But God always forgives me. Every flaw was replaced with chances to correct it.
Another meaningful year has ended. 2011 is now part of history. And it wouldn't be that meaningful without these people:
- my parents, 2 siblings, 2 nephews
- him
- relatives
- Esponilla family, Alamada family
- super friends
- senior Mass Communication classmates
- CELAS family
- Mr. and Ms. CEU 2012 co-candidates
- UBEmates
- Balitang Middle East, Kwentong Disyerto, and Balitang Europe families
- DZMM staff
- CEU family (Manila, Makati, Malolos)
- other friends and foes
And once again, I would like to heartily thank them for being part of my 2011.
As always, to my Almighty Allah... Thank You so much for everything!
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