Christmas is over and New Year is just in a few days. Actually, just 2 more days! I am going to say that I am excited for 2012. I can feel that it's going to be a very great year for me. And maybe for others, too.
2011 has not been very good to me. I've been cranky most of the time because of some factors (better not say it). But it's a part of me and still, there were some things that made this year a good one and I want to remember it. So I'll go back at the start of the year and try to recall what happened to me at that time.
JANUARY 2011- MARCH 2011.
What I did most at this month was learn to drive. Mum was going to buy a car and someone must learn immediately so the car can be used. My uncle and elder cousin taught me how to drive. They even accompanied me and my mum when we bought the car last February 18. And on the last week of February, mum enrolled me in a driving school (although I can already drive, thanks to my uncle and cousin) and on the first week of March, I got my driver's license! Ever since that time, I was the 'driver' of our family (it's just me, my mum and my brother). My brother got his student driver's license (upto now) but he can't still drive alone. This was also the time when my mum allowed me to bring the car to my friend's house but she told me that I am not allowed to go anywhere else except there. But my friends were very pushy and we ended up going to Eastwood City, Libis. hrhr. And lastly, I turned 22 on the 31st of March! Mum and I went to the grocery in the morning and bought a cake and a shirt. Then I went home and celebrated it with my relatives while watching an Azkals game. haha! Oh! I also met people who are fans of Azkals. heehee.
APRIL 2011- JUNE 2011.
Since I was already an Azkals fan at this time, my new found friends and I went to the Meet and Greet with James and Phil Younghusband at Greenbelt 5 last April 2. And really, I HAD FUN. Seeing my football player crush was probably the best gift ever. Not only did I see him (and his brother), but they also signed autographs for me, I was able to hug them both and boy, I won't forget that little 'quiz' for the fans to test if they know the Younghusband brothers. Whoever answers the question right will get a price and the price will be given by either James or Phil. The host asked what is James' favorite movie. I raised my hand but the host called someone else first. I was actually wishing that he/she (I can't remember) will give the wrong answer and he/she did! hahaha! So I raised my hand again and the host called me and I went closer to the host and answered Titanic. I was right!!! Well, I know I was right. Anyway, James gave me the price and then he pulled me closer for a hug and then kissed me on the cheek. *lefaint* I heard the kiss sound baby! I was in a daze after that and I was smiling from ear to ear. hahaha!
My family on my mother's side also went out on a weekend 'vacation.' We were almost complete and it was fun! We went to a beach in Laiya, Batangas and we had lots of foooooods!!! I even experienced Banana Boat. haha! It was scary and exciting at the same time but I don't think I'll do it again. My cousin accidentally hit my left eye when we were thrown in the water. :))
Moving on... this was also the time when my love for books was rekindled. See, I didn't had the time to read books when I was in college because of so many things to do as a student nurse and I was lucky I got to read the Twilight novels (but it was on my senior year). Anyway... It was Holy Wednesday and I went to a book store and bought Fallen. I bought it because the cover looks really good and the synopsis was interesting. I also went off internet for 1 week because it's a Holy Week and I needed something to do (and to forget all the sadness since me and my friends had a falling out). This was also the time when we used our car during the Visita Iglesia and I drove. It was vey tiring. My legs hurt!
On May, we did a lot of preparations for my grandmother's 80th birthday and it was a success! I got to see my grandfather's (my grandma's husband) brothers and sisters, my aunts and uncles and 2nd cousins! I never knew that our family on my mother's side is THAT big.
By the end of the month, I reconciled with my friend. We were... uhm... enemies for over a year and things got better between us. And on June, well.. This was a sad month. A lot of people passed away at this month and I always ended up going to a funeral. It's been a quiet month. Oh, and I still read. I mean, I don't think I'll ever stop reading since my love for books was rekindled. :)
JULY 2011-SEPTEMBER 2011.
As I recall, nothing much happened during these months. All I did was go to the gym, look for work, and celebrate my brother's birthday. On September, I started attending review classes for IELTS and it was also the same month when I learned that I can study overseas.
OCTOBER 2011-DECEMBER 2011.
I got a new phone. My Sony Ericsson W910i gave up on me. And then, I was still reviewing for my IELTS exam and I filed an exam for November. Pressure's on!
Also, I celebrated (?) Halloween at my aunt's house. This happens yearly. But my role there was just to chaperone my little cousins and niece and nephew as they go trick or treating.
On November, well... Exam month. I am not going into details because I don't want to remember it. haha! But, well.. I am eligible to study overseas. That is what matters! And I am really excited about it. :D :D
This December, I went back to the gym. I gained weight during my review classes so.. I have to burn them all! I also get to see my 2 boy friends after almost a year of not seeing each other. It was fun. Then there's the Simbang Gabi (Misa de Gallo). I am proud to say that I completed it. :D I wasn't able to complete it last year because of reasons and I regret it. I am very happy that I completed it this year.
And this Christmas, we went to my aunt's house...with my mother! She never went there during Christmas and it was a shock to most of my relatives when they saw my mum there. hehe. She's even planning to go there on January 1st! O.O
But what is really memorable for me this month is that my braces have been removed! After 10 years and 8 months of having them glued on my teeth. FINALLY! Later, I'm going back to the dentist to have my retainers. :D Soo excited!!
And there was my 2011. It wasn't really that exciting compared to last year. As I remember my friend, she called this year "uneventful" for her. And I have to agree with her. It was uneventful for me as well but there were still moments that I love about this year. Such as reconciling with my friend (friend for almost 13 years!) I understood what bringing your pride down and forgiveness meant this year. And that is something that I learned.
Looking forward to 2012!
-F.M.W.
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