Bye Bye 2004. Welcome 2005.

It’s the last day of the year again…

I can’t believe how the year went by so fast, I’m not even sure if I’ve done anything significant with my life at all. I don’t know if my personal satisfaction is just so high, I am unable to realize how much good has happened during the year. But looking back and reflecting now, I’m surprised at how much change I’ve gone through. I’ve learned and accepted a lot. And I’ve worried and complained less which is good. 2004 was a great year overall. There’s graduation, work, monthly paychecks, job applications, interviews, McDo convention, Orlando, SF, Oakbrook, Chicago, old friends, new friends, being done and over with chicken pox, Boracay, Lifebook, mini-ipod, Red, cookout party, overnights, lunch outs, and the list goes on. There are still a lot of things lacking though, but needless to say I’m just happy I’ve survived another year and have ended it with a smile on my face.

Tomorrow’s going to be another new year. No resolutions for me this year because I don’t want to break any. I’ve noticed that the more I make resolutions, the more I end up not keeping any. No 2005 expectations for me as well because I don’t want to be disappointed.

Post-Christmas Thoughts

The song goes, ‘tis the season to be jolly…fa la la la la la la la la!!!

Amidst all the mediocrity, aimlessness, and disappointments, I’m surprised I still have more than a hundred reasons left as to why I should stay jolly this season. No make that a thousand reasons. Let’s see…nothing bad has happened to me. I have food on the table. My Amma has good health. I have wonderful friends. I got work and a not-so-bad starting salary at that. I also don’t have to drive through the horrible traffic everyday to work. I’ve also met a good number of great people the past few months. Had lesser complains and fewer boo-boos as compared to before. And then there’s the fast recovery of Ma. That’s only ten reasons. But I’ve still got more…

I don’t know where I got this bright attitude all of a sudden. I sure hope I could bring this optimism into the coming year though.

Get Well Soon Ma! =)

Just got back from the hospital. My mom had her appendix taken out just hours ago. She’s still in the recovery room and will be out before midnight. I’m relieved everything went well. I hope she recovers soon.

My mom’s intuition must be good. She’s been adamant on her decision of staying here for Christmas this year. We’ve been spending Christmas out of the country for the past years that it was unlike her to insist that we won’t be going anywhere despite our (well just me and Tin’s) insistence. It was like my mom have foreseen what was going to happen.

I’ve been looking forward to Christmas but it looks like we’re going to spend it this year in the hospital. The doctor said that it’ll probably take around 5 days of recovery. But it’s okay. What matters is that we spent it together as a family.

Music, fireworks and the stars...

Last night's Pop Pasko in Eastwood was a blast. Good music. A close encounter with the stars. Awesome fireworks. I was happy we were able to get good seats. We sat right up front and got to see Luke Mejares, Kyla, Ogie Alcasid, and Regine Velasquez perform. I must say that I am now a newly converted fan of Luke. I didn’t know he could sing that well. His own renditions of I Miss You and Who’s Holding Donna Now is really good. Then there’s also the popular 214 remake song. I don’t know but I think he sings it better than Rivermaya. I think I’m going to buy his cd tomorrow. Hehe

And then there’s also my close ‘brush’ with the stars. Before the show started, my cousin asked us if we wanted to meet them. Normally I wouldn’t go if I’m not a big fan but being the “usi” that I am, I went. We dropped by their make shift dressing room at the now defunct Country Waffles. Kyla still wasn’t there, stuck in traffic according to the guy. The other three were having their make up done. I actually felt starstruck for a minute there. Ogie and Luke seemed friendly. Regine wasn’t as friendly though. Maybe it’s because she was still having her hair and make-up done. So anyway, after brief introductions and a few pictures taken we left them and went back to our seats.

The show was a good one. I had a fun time. The fireworks in the end was spectacular. (There is no better word for it.) You’ll see it go way up up uuupp high and then burst into a rainbow of colors. And they say it’s just a small piece of what people will be seeing this coming New Year…

And I Quote...

"I'm really shy, I guess that's really part of who I am. However, it doesn't bother me. I know who I am and that's what matters. I know I can be crazy and funny only to those who really know me. I really don't have to share that with everyone."