for so many reasons, i know i had a great 2012, i reckoned them all and listed my faves by month..
- january -
Our year always started with the celebration of kuya Janus' birthday. This year we have celebrated it at Sbarro in SM Megamall. My family loves pasta and the likes so we are celebrating most of our occasions at Sbarro.
'the little boy you were, the special man you are now, and the precious son you will always be.' - unknown
And we welcome the year of the Water Dragon, witnessed an spectacular fireworks display at the Quirino Grandstand.
- The Water Dragon - 1892, 1952, 2012: democratic and liberal-minded, quick and reliable, successful as a negotiator, articulate and persuasive, flexible and intuitive. -
- february -
Our adorable little tink turns 3! celebration happened in our home in Laguna.
- we thank God for giving this sweet little girl who never ceases in giving us joys and happiness -
- march -
This month marks my start of mountain climbing. In 2 days, me and my team have conquered Mt. Pundaquit, loved the Anawangin Cove and relished the Capones Island of Zambales..!
Our first time to visit Bicol, we spent the the whole holy week in my hubby's place in Naga, Daet and Albay, Legaspi. We did not let the chance passed by, we visited the man-made surfing place in Cam Sur, the majestic Mayon volcano in Legaspi, the Kawa-Kawa natural park in Ligao City, Albay and the Sinagtala park in Daet. All worth the very long hours of journey..!
My hubby joined our company summer outing in Canyon Cove, Nasugbu Batangas.
- this was the most tiring but fun-filled outing experience i had with my co-employees -
- may -
This is the month of my beloved nanay! The whole family celebrated her birthday in villa antonio resort in san pedro, laguna. Kids enjoyed the pools of different sizes and depths. At 56, she's now a happy lola of 9 grandchildren!!
- june -
This month of course marks the start of kiddos' classes, even my little girl at the age of 3 has entered the day care classes already.
And i had a chance to be with one of my best friend again (whose staying in Maryland for good) when she came home and spent a 2 week vacation.
- july -
Been with the man of my life for a total of 19 years now. 5 years as a steady boyfriend and a hubby for 14 years..!
Thank you papa for all the love, support and kindness, thank you for being my constant adviser, my shoulder and my sanctuary. I love you with all my heart and soul!
My 2nd mountain climb.
Supported a climb for a cause (for liver transplant of baby bien) in Mt. Manabu, Sto. Tomas, Batangas.
- sadly, the baby died prior to the schedule of his liver transplant.. -
- august -
its my tatay's 61st birthday, now a lolo of 9 grandchildren.
and my youngest brother's birthday too..
- september -
This was the saddest of all my months.
1. Been sad for a few days when i lost my iphone 4S to a pickpocket who slashed my bag inside the bus while I'm on my home.. ggrrrr! Sadness easily fades but not the trauma this experience has given me..
2. One of my best friend was hospitalized due to dengue, but thanks to her very good immune system - she survived!
- october -
My third and my best climb ever (so far) !
Traversed into the FOREST, ascent to the ROCKIES, climbed up to the SUMMIT and descent by rappelling down to the GROTTO of Mt. Maculot in Cuenca, Batangas.
My kuya Samuel turns 12!
Celebrated his birthday in his fave pasta and pizza resto - Shakey's.
You make me smile, you make me grin, thank you for the wonderful son you've been.
- Author Unknown
Running is one of the activities that me and my hubby love to do together (aside from having coffee and talking about anything under the sun).
We participated in the Runrio Run United Philippine Marathon held in Mall of Asia, Pasay City.
"Running is real. It is all joy and woe, hard as diamond. It makes you weary beyond comprehension, but also makes you free." - Unknown
- november -
Our little girl enjoyed the Trick Or Treat events at Shang-rila Mall and SM Megamall, sponsored by Toy Kingdom and Cartoon Network in her BIG pumpkin costume.
The idea of this costume came from kuya Janus and Nanay turned it into reality.
My 4th mountain hike.
It was a Trick or Treat day trek to Mt. Daguldol in San Juan, Batangas, where i met the energetic and kind hearted people of Akyat Aral Org.
This mountain has the sweetest buco juice and softest buco meat i have ever tasted!
A birthday trek, my 5th mountain climb.
Spent my 37th birthday hiking up the beautiful multiple peaks/camps of Mt. Batulao in Nasugbu, Batangas.
The experience from this pretty tree-less mountain was all worth the scorching touch of sun, it was all blissful!
Thank you GOD for my life, for keeping me safe, for giving me the opportunity, energy and strength to see the beauty of your creations..
A post-birthday 5K Run with the Red Crab Group in Mckinley Hill, Taguig City.
For every participants, it was a run like no other - lots of freebies, a finisher's medal and a free hearty breakfast for everyone! :)
"There will be days when I don't know if I can run a marathon. There will be lifetime, knowing that I have."
- Unknown
- december -
Masquerade Ball was the theme of our company's Christmas Party.
Everyone turned up in their elegant Masquerade outfits and masks and the best of course were rewarded..
Christmas is in the air! Share your blessings!
Participated in the Akyat Aral's Give a Gift Project in Mapweng Tribe in New Cabalan, Olongapo City.
It was my first time to join this kind of outreach/feeding program, and I was speechless. I will definitely do it again and again.
It's the mission of hope for the children.
- Akyat Aral Org.
The whole family spent the Holidays in my parents' home.
This simple togetherness is what makes me happy and thankful of my life AND opening of gifts are the kids' fave part!
"I will honour Christmas in my hearts, and try to keep it all the year."
- Charles Dickens on A Christmas Carol
One of our Christmas gifts to our little Tink is the 2013 Disney on Ice: Princesses and Heroes Show.
She just loved the show, especially every time her fave Tinker Bell appears!
Disney on Ice is a touring ice show produced by Feld Entertainment underr agreement with The Walt Disney Company. Aimed primarily at children, the shows feature figure skaters dressed as Disney cartoon characters in performances that each derive their music and plot from elements collected from various Disney films and properties; the stars of the show are credited as the Disney characters themselves, performing their parts in mock cameos, while the skaters performing themselves remain anonymous. - From Wikipedia
Oh what a year! Above all these milestone and adventures, my fave of all were the following:
She just loved the show, especially every time her fave Tinker Bell appears!
Disney on Ice is a touring ice show produced by Feld Entertainment underr agreement with The Walt Disney Company. Aimed primarily at children, the shows feature figure skaters dressed as Disney cartoon characters in performances that each derive their music and plot from elements collected from various Disney films and properties; the stars of the show are credited as the Disney characters themselves, performing their parts in mock cameos, while the skaters performing themselves remain anonymous. - From Wikipedia
Oh what a year! Above all these milestone and adventures, my fave of all were the following:
- nobody in the family got seriously sick especially the kids and my parents
- i never brought myself to E.R. (only O.P.D.) Wooww! Congrats to me!
- despite of the financial constraints - i survived!
As always, thank you GOD! I owe U BIG TIME!!
