Two-Zero-One-Two

I bet you read the title with a tune in mind? Haha I kid!

Each time the year comes to and end, I write my thoughts, plans, and goals. It serves me many purposes. One, so I can keep track of how I'm spending my year. Two, someone might read it and will help me achieve some of them, and three, so I have something to look back when it's almost year-end again.

The year 2011 has been so good to me. I can say it was a year well spent. :) So here goes my random ideas on how I'll make 2012 count.

I will travel (like I always do each year). Travel, domestic or international, gives you time to breathe, think and rethink, and reconsider your plans and priorities in life. You discover a lot about yourself and your travel buddies too. Mau and I will push the 'Bawal Maarte Trip of a Lifetime' this summer. We were supposed to do it last summer but she got a job after grad and had to start working immediately. Now that she's got the hang of her job and is pretty much settled in her new place, I think we can go visit Ifugao this Summer 2012. *crossing my fingers and toes*

I'm also thinking about throwing a party for myself. I've never thrown parties. My friends know that. I'm just the dinner and hang out type of person but this year, I really wanna celebrate me! I originally want a kiddie party. I wanted one for the longest time. The other night I was watching Becky Nights (their guest was an oracle) and I think I want a different party for my 23rd. I want a party with cocktails, fortune tellers and face painting, and body shots. Sounds like fun right? CHAR!

I will work harder. The year 2011 has seen a shift in my work outlook. Definitely there's so much room for improvement. Hopefully more opportunities come so I can learn more. I also hope I commit less mistakes at work because it's hard to undo errors in my position. #sohelpmeGod

Make more friends. This year's been amazing. I met a lot of people and I really want to continue that this year. More than meeting people, I want to make a connection with them. It's nice to know people from different fields. Makes life more interesting. :)

Stay connected. I will make time for 'old' friends. I love meeting up with my friends because they make me laugh, they understand me, and they don't judge. New friends are nice and I love it. But sometimes you just want a real conversation and say what's on your mind without having to explain yourself.

Invest. I'm doing this first thing when I get back to Manila. Gonna buy myself some stocks. Weee! Did you know you can start a stock portfolio with 5k only? But I haven't really gone through the process so I'll share this once I've processed my account. :)

Make healthier choices. Gosh! I was on a 'healthy' track until summer happened. So much drinking and everything just went downhill from there. CHOS! I went back to jogging but ended up getting a knee injury, and then a foot injury. After that, I never attempted to go back to jogging. This year I wanna do pilates or continue hiphop. I really enjoy dancing. Although right now I think I need to focus on my upper body. Need to tone these arms!!! Good thing I emptied the fridge in Manila before flying to Iloilo. When I get back, I'll hoard carrots, apples and dalandan to make fruit juices.

Lastly, I will continue to improve myself. I am a work in progress. We all are. And maybe this year, I just need to focus on being my best self. They say you gotta be your best to attract the best. I will stop earning the respect of people/ "friends" who take me for granted, I will not entertain negatrons in my life, I will defend my rights and air my grievances. I will be the nightmare of crappy employees because bad service has no place in this country. I will help people in any way I can. I will touch lives of people whenever I get a chance. Enough with the 'search for The (elusive) One'. Not that I don't wanna meet him. I KNOW YOU KNOW I DO! But I've entrusted that magical moment to the Universe, to Papa God, To Destiny. The 'search' will have to sit at the back of my mind first. My conscious efforts will all be for myself and the people around me. Because a positive environment will send positive vibes. Gora lang sa mga good vibes kyeme!

Speaking of good vibes…How can I forget my new year wishes for the people I love? Here goes!

1. That people, especially those in power will be selfless so that this country can finally move forward.

2. That our transportation system will be improved so that our roads will be safer and less congested.

3. That we all understand why we are where we are. If you love it, keep excelling. If you don't, you know what to do. Have courage to do it.

4. That there will be more awesome teachers so students (young and old) stay inspired.

5. And lastly, I will keep wishing this until we have all been granted. That we may find the love we all deserve to have.

So here's to a 2012 full of adventures! May we all enjoy the journey and come out as better people at the end of the year. I know 2012's gonna be awesome. That's my prediction. Now it's up to each of us to make it true.

HAPPY NEW YEAR GUYS!

Just keep wishing :)

Farrah asked for our 11.11.11 wishes so she can include it in her wish lantern.

Here's mine.

Please grant my wish, universe! :)

Wishlist Version 2

Farrah wants to see my wish list because according to her mahirap daw akong regaluhan. So here goes my realistic list according to 'want'.

1. Aquazorb bath towel

2. Prestige bronzer (the one with a gold sun/star) from Beauty Bar

3. Revlon Just bitten- Passion

4. Unlined notebook

5. Dozen shuttlecocks

Okay that's about it! Mababaw lang naman kaligayahan ko. Thanks mare! :D

Dahil malapit na ang Pasko...

Ilalagay ko ang wish list ko. hahaha

Pero bago yun...CONGRATULATIONS AJA! ABAM-JFA-AdCore for winning this year's orgpres AGAIN! EXAGE NAPAKAGALING!!!

Okay, back to my wish list... hehe I always have a wish list but I have never 'completed' any of the lists I made. But it's all good. It serves as a motivation for me to save up and buy the things that I didn't receive as gifts. hehe

Now my wish list has two parts, as always. Material and Non-material. haha Write your own too! I'm looking forward to reading them hehe :D

1. REEBOK EASY TONE FLIP FLOPS

I guess I'm tired of Havaianas already. Everyone I know has at least one pair. In three years, I've had 7 pairs and only 2 are left. The rest have been damaged beyond repair. HAHA! The Reebok easy tone flip flops has a special feature. It tones your legs 11% and glutes 28% more while you do your normal walk and even when you're standing. Great to wear to the mall diba?Para ka na rin nag gym. haha

2. Birkenstock Gizeh in Golden Brown

My dad and I were in Trinoma last week and to my surprise, he entered Birkenstock because he said he needed a new pair of sandals. I asked if the sandals are for the Palawan trip in October. He said...Hindi, pangbahay. GRABE LANG, NAHIMATAY AKO. HAHAHA He found what he wanted but didn't buy it yet. YEHEY! Makikisabay ako pag bibilhin na niya. Hahaha

3. New Lens for my Nikon D60.

 (The SLR btw, was on my 2008 wish list. Yun lang yung nagkatotoo but it took like 6 months before I had it. haha) I dunno why I want this. I just feel like it's the next step when you have a camera. But it's fine if I don't get this. I'm happy with my 18-55mm lens.

4. Sebago Rally Moccasins

Recently I'm liking loafers A LOT. It started when Dad got me my Hush Puppies Bayside loafers last April. Now I've been searching for more amazing pairs of loafers- I now have 3 but nothing compares to my Bayside pair. I have one from Charles&Keith and another from ShoeBox. Wala, failed sa standards ko. With my HP Bayside , I can walk for hours and not have aching legs and blisters on my feet. The two other pairs- well, one cramped my feet and then one gave me 'pinched' skin after a 4 hours of wearing it. But I still wear them. Sayang naman eh. Ho hum, there really is a price to pay for comfort. haha

5. Vacation with my family. It's been a loooong time since we traveled for vacation as a complete family. The last Bicol vacation, my kuya was left here in Manila because he had school (boohoo trimester). Now there's Julian and Sarah also. :) (I don't care if it's a local destination or out of the country. I just want to spend 'stress free' time with them.)

That's it for my material wish list. Lots of footwear no? That's because shoes are my original loves. And also because I'll be doing a lot of 'moving around' soon so I need nice footwear. I actually have a lot more in mind for my material wish list. We can't have enough gifts right? haha Like...I want a wii, a classic Chanel 2.55, a ring I'll purchase with my own money- but then again I have to be realistic and practical. Can't afford Chanel yet. Will save up for my ring. And the Wii will be useless here at home. hehe

Now for my non-material wish list...

1. Constant communication with my college friends. 

2. That I will be able to handle the responsibilities that will be given to me next year so that my boss will be proud of me. haha

3. That I will find what I've always been looking for. 

4. That more Filipinos will love the Philippines.

5. And because of that love, I wish that Filipinos will be wise in their decisions so that the 2010 Elections will be clean, honest and promising.

There goes my 2009 wish list. I had fun 'limiting' it to 5 per category. haha 

Happy wish-listing! Mwah!