T-minus 6 hours

So, I still can't believe that in just a few hours, 2013 is gonna end and we're moving on to the next year. I'm still overwhelmed by the moments and experiences that I had this wonderful year. It is really one heck of a year, a roller coaster ride. If last year was a stressful year, this year is much much more. haha. Here's 3 things that can probably describe my 2013:

1. Changes

I think this year has been a year of changes. Changes that I had to go through to learn, grow and discover. I quit my first job and spent 6 months as a bum. I was allowed by my parents to spend the summer travelling abroad. Visited and spent time with relatives I never got a chance to see. Met new people, saw new places (i.e. the Hampton! lol) and ate a lot. My brother now went to college. Finally got a new job at a great company. And even going on a mission trips outside the city. But the best change that ever happened was when I start to see things differently. Getting a new perspective and being wiser in the way I see things, people and places, and even the experiences that I am able to experience. It was always hard for me to accept change when it happens, I admit. I always try and keep things the way they were inside my head. But by allowing it to happen and accepting the differences that goes on as I grow older, it made me realize that I, too, did change and grew up. That I was not the same person as I was before. And I am grateful for these experiences that made me who I am now and brought me where I am meant to be.

2. Challenges

Not only did change brought a good deal of amazing experiences, it also came with a lot of challenges that I had to conquer to embrace the change. This year was indeed fun, but it wasn't always happy. I'm thankful that I am able to get through the challenges that came this year. From something as simple as being broke, freezing to death in a new city, 13-hour bus ride to AZ, having a "buwis-buhay" moment every single day. To tougher times like being away from my family and being alone miles away, getting dengue after coming home, drowning my iPad, hitting a car and my own, and to my grandmother passing away (also some of my friends' loved ones). It's these times that I was able to hold myself together and learn how to be strong to get through it not only for myself but for my loved ones.

3. Faith

Of course, everything wouldn't be possible without God and this year was really all about faith. How my faith in Him grew more through the changes and the challenges that came. I know I'm far from becoming the best version of who He wants me to be but I'm definitely sure that I'm on my way. Experiencing our community's conferences and being able to serve and be part of it gave me different realizations and slowly understood His plans for me. And it's amazing how faith makes you suddenly see the bigger picture and understand the wisdom of the purpose of each and every situations in your life. 

Thus, by ending 2013, we're about to take on new changes and challenges that can keep our faith and relationship with Him grow. It's hard to believe that all those things happened in just a year and it will soon come to an end then we're about to face a new beginning. But that's just how it is. We shall embrace and accept whatever it is that's about to come. 

So as we say goodbye to 2013 in just a few hours, here's some photos of the moments that made my year the best yet.

Happy 2014!! Cheers!

Xo,
L.

Last day

So, today was my finally my last day at work. Yes, I quit my job after working there for over a year. It was quite saddening for me, but I know it's something I must do for myself. I have learned so much working there, got to have really good friends, and got to experience so many things that I wouldn't be able to. Who gets to lose her boss on her third month at work, and their general manager on her 5th? Who gets to do all the work? Me. It was really a stressful year but without it, I wouldn't have known that I can push my limits further, that I can do so much more.

Just like in school where you'll miss it, your friends, the memories but not the actual studying part, it's like that for me at work too. I'll miss my friends, my colleagues, even my boss. I'll miss going to parties and events and meeting new people. But I won't miss doing my actual job. lol. Or maybe I will.

I don't know what's gonna happen to me in the future. My life is once again a big unknown, a big bowl of blur and I don't know which path should I take. I know what I want to do with my life but I know I'm still not ready for it yet. I have to learn a whole lot more for me to be successful. It may take years to reach my dream, but I know I can be a famous stylist someday. I know I can. But right now, my life is about to become an adventure I'm excited to explore. :)

A bittersweet moment while I was packing all my stuff.
(I have a small area, I know. Haha.)

Xo,
L.

2012: Beyond Blessed

So, It's gonna be 2013 in just less than 4 hours. Well, at least in our timezone it is. And looking back through what my year has been, there's only one word that best describes it - STRESSFUL. Don't get me wrong, I didn't mean that this has been a bad year, it's just that this has been quite a year. I felt that I've face the most challenges and have been pushed to my limit so many times this past year. I remember the times I kept saying I couldn't go on, I don't want to or I'm just tired of everything. (Btw, I'm sorry if I complained or ranted to you whenever I get worked up about something.We need to let off some steam sometimes, right? lol.) However, despite this year being so stressful, I felt that I've grown more this year than in any other years of my life combined. Or hey, maybe that's just because I grew older. Haha. Seriously, through all those challenges and tough times that I had to face, I know I learned at least one or two that made me stronger and wiser. I guess experience really is the best teacher. With all the ups and downs that I've encountered, this has been one crazy year that I am very thankful for. I have met new people, been to new places, had a lot of new experiences, and gained so many memories that I can always look back as a reminder of how this year, my life has changed and will never be the same again. And I owe it all to Him. His plans are way better than ours and everything happens in His perfect time. I am beyond blessed.

Just so you know, I had some good times too - a lot of it. And I just want to share it to everyone and let you know that I am very much thankful for being part of my 2012. So, here's a little something I patched up that contains some of the best moments I had the past year. Looking forward to more adventures this 2013 and hoping you'll still be part of it! :)

Happy New Year! :)

Xo,
L.

sige dito muna

since my browser's really effin' crazy today, (they won't make me access tumblr nor plurk. BOO.) I once again opened my blogger. haha. there's prolly a connivance with my ISP. lol. oh well. shall do our lit hw which was supposed to be a groupwork yet there's only 2 of us in our group. argh.

Oh right, read about Ruffa left the Buzz crying this afternoon because of Kris' rude comment on her moving to TV5. gah. Boo, you. Ninoy will lose voters because of you. Oh well, I'm not voting for him anyway.

'kaythanksbye. ^^,