What This Year Had Brought Me. :)

Just a couple of hours before we say goodbye to 2011 and welcome the New Year.

I'll take this chance to thank everyone who had been a part of this wonderful year. Life has been not so easy, as always, but I'm still very grateful that I got to live this life.

January of this year I celebrated my first year anniversary with Christian and despite the ups and downs of this perfectly imperfect relationship, I congratulate myself for staying strong and firm, joke. Fortunately, we get to celebrate our second next week. :)

April this year, I officially received my degree. I believe I've waited long enough for that moment and I tell you that was one of the greatest achievements I got by far.

It was in May that I started 'reviewing' for the board exam. With all the hopes in the world, I pursued for the boards even if most of the time I felt like giving up. I endured six long months of having no 'social life' since the review was held on weekdays. I barely got the chance to watch TV and movies unlike what I did before. I slept 5 hours shorter than what I am really capable of. And most of all, I studied longer than what I never ever did when I was an undergraduate. From these I learned how to manage my time and how to prioritize things. I also learned how to keep my eyes on the goal. I knew how to use my calculator properly and how I can maximize its features and functions. hoho. A very good avenue for new things indeed.

Came July when my dad needed to leave for Kuwait, the saddest part of which was it had to be on my very birthday. I chose not to celebrate as I decided that no celebrations be held before I pass the exam.

And then September stepped on, the longest month of my life so far. I prayed time to tick slow almost every night. During this month, I hardly laughed or had good times. Pressure and fear filled my whole being. Inevitably came the exam days, my only armor were my notebook and a thousand prayers. Two days after, the result was released. Thankfully, I passed. Again, seeing my parents cry the tears of joy was priceless. I realized that making someone proud will make you even prouder. :)

On that very same day, my dad gave me this iPhone 4 as his gift. :) Oh so thank you. :)

Another challenged awaited me after I took my oath last October: the challenge of getting a job. This was never easy. In fact it is never easy. I tried hundred times, literally, applying for jobs appropriate for me. This was the time I claimed and tested God that I will be hired before the month ends. October 28, I was called to report at Johnson and Johnson, Phils.

November 15, my first day of work. I was very happy and thankful for God's faithfulness. But, three days after, a bad news welcomed me upon arriving home. My aunt died because of breast cancer. I never got the chance to treat her on my first pay as I promised her. Well, no regrets because I know and I believe she got saved before she died. Thank You Lord for letting her live a little longer for her to know her Savior.

I got my first cheque this December and again, I thank God for remaining faithful and providing more than enough so that I can bless others as well. :)

This year taught me so much the first of which is being thankful for everything I have and everything I do not. Though there are trials and challenges along the way, faith and prayer proved to be the greatest armor one warrior can have. Plus people who will remain on your side no matter what.

Truly, 2011 seemed to be a very good year to me. But like any other books, it has to end. For some, they will re-open and re-read. For others like me, I would be more than glad and willing to open and read a new one, in the end write my own book.

So, 2012! Let's get it on! :) I welcome you in full armor! :)