2007 to 2008...

True enough, my weekend was a failure! Was not able to finish shopping; was only able to buy my youngest bro his Christmas shoes (whopping Php 4,200.00; more expensive than my own shoes) and his Christmas shirt. Bought my baby in the office’s Kris Kringle her wished Girbaud wallet. Started looking for items to give my Godchildren but still torn as to what's better, a gift or cash. Not able to buy even a single gift for any of my colleagues in the office (but as of this writing, I’m currently distributing them. Thanks Grace for accompanying me yesterday morning!). Able to adjust my braces’ elastics as it’s a must! And yes, slept well. Had headache? Nah! Became hotheaded? Yes! Who caused? Never mind!!!

Some down, more to go… I feel like I’ll again stroll in Glorietta or SM Makati on Friday morning to buy more gifts. Priority: No one! Whatever gifts are available there, I might buy. For Godchildren or for who is no longer a question; just needed to buy more gifts. Credit card is nearing its limit hahaha! At last, Christmas is now felt!!!

Will have dinner tonight with the rest of Black Pearl’s Leadership in Serendra, will be my first time there. Heard it was such a cool place. Not expecting too much though, just another ordinary dinner! Ooops, sorry! I’m actually looking forward for my wished gift c/o the Leadership Team’s Kris Kringle. Again, short-sleeved polo, any shade of green and preferably from People Are People. If you want to be generous, go to Onesimus. Levi’s? Hmmm, can do! But please, I’ve moved on! I can hear someone reacting violently!

Feeling the ‘Alaska-like’ coldness in this room! Turn the air-con off please!

Cellphone not ringing, text me please!

What else???

Ahh… December 31’s going to be an exciting day. Why? Ask my Ts!

Twenty-peso bills now ready, thanks Iche and Bangzie… no long lines please. Baka sakaling may matira pa pambaon ko hehehe…

Ano ba!!! Walang kwenta!!!

Eto na…

I have plans already for 2008. Less to no big expenses, just one (my own money or can be sponsored) or two (sponsored na 'to kailangan!) out-of-town trips, clear my credit card debts, open a savings account (and maintain it please lang!), less dates (as if meron nga ka-date!), less eating (as if uli!), less Starbucks (hmmm, November na lang uli to collect stamps for the planner, as if na naman!), wise budgeting for E-jay’s school expenses (yes, scholar ko si kapatid!), celebrate my birthday momentously (bahala na!).

Why?

I’m getting old and so must start thinking about the future but somehow still indulge myself in life’s little pleasures. When I say little it should be with minimal expenditures only. No more 45K gadget, no more 20K out-of-town trips, no more 10K wardrobe. But YES to saving for a lifetime investment! This is it!!! I can’t wait for 2010.

Sorry guys I can’t say anything yet. Let me conceal this thing for now. Hahaha, don’t worry, not planning to marry. A big AS IF!!!

Thanks 2007 for such an exciting roller-coaster ride. Heart broken, loved again and heart broken again. Promotion that equates to a more toxic work. Additional team members who lessen my burdens. Committed GP2WC members. Still jaded colleagues in the office. And of course, dear friends! Need I mention them all here? Sige, one of my next entries would be the TEN DEAREST FRIENDS I TREASURE SO MUCH. Sige abangan ha! Mag-away na kayo kung sino ang magiging Number One hahaha!

Thanks God for all these blessings. And I now welcome 2008 with a bang (but please, no more UTI)!!!

Merry Christmas!

And yes, Happy New Year na rin!