My last entry for 2007

This is the culminating part… for the year at least!

There’s no better way to recap the year that was but to go month-by-month on what has happened to me. But unfortunately, I do not have my ’07 planner with me right now so I can’t easily go back to the daily events. The best that I could do is simply let my mind flow… and yes, it is working now, surprisingly…

2007 has been a mix of many things. Promotion to job burn-out. Heartache to loving again... and then, another heartache. Isolation to belonging. All these in 2007.

January 01 was when I learned I have mild UTI. It was such a gruesome day, when all the good food I ate was also thrown-out. First time to go to the ER and was hoping to be hospitalized (so as to experience!) but to my dismay, was just ordered to take a lot of antibiotics etc. Lousy doctor! I know that’s not a good way to celebrate a promotion... January 01’s the official date; I became Accenture-Black Pearl’s People Matters Lead, naks! And the most significant event, I learned I was being fooled already… by whom? Not worthy to mention!

March was my most stupid month (incidentally, my birthday month). I continuously held on to something that’s not worth it. Yes, I was blinded by love. And who wasn’t? Enough said, I’ve moved on.

April was the extension month of the stupidity. Go back to my very first entry. It happened on April 13.

Expenses-wise, maxed-out my four credit cards many times, bought my N95 Cellphone (I am one of the first 100 Pinoys to get one) and had my teeth brackets installed. Hahaha, now paying my debts... and after closing my very first credit card, still planning to close two more and maintain just one. Almost closed a deal of buying a condo unit but I guess it isn't for me. But yes, definite on my plan of saving and buying a property ~ as to where I am still to decide!

If there are happy moments to celebrate aside from attaining greater heights in my career was the fact that I have two good friends who can easily share their lives with me in times when I needed them most, even if in the first place they didn’t know why. Our adventurous side (and my hurting side asked for it) brought us to Taal Crater… and the serene surrounding calmed my aching soul. It‘s really too good to have a Yeth and Jingle in my life!

And of course, the Taal jaunt isn’t the official trip yet; Palawan’s the one! Though we’re not awed as we were when we did Bohol, it was such a good opportunity for the three of us to unwind, and yes, to solidify the ties of friendship that we have. The Island-Hopping, the Long Road-trip to the Underground River, the Dos Palmas ~ Palawan’s good enough! And yes, the trip was somewhat expensive ~ as I bought full set of new wardrobe. Kinareer ko ang Palawan!

And then, my feet didn’t stop wandering ~ Boracay’s next. Just like the rest of the human populace who have been in this paradise, I became tongue-tied of its fascinating view! I will definitely say I would have to be back in Bora (and then Bohol, of course!). The weird me of course was unstoppable ~ had hair braid even if it was too short. And to top it all, I did parasailing! That was one hell of an adventure! But I will try it again given the opportunity. And yes, more Hail Marys to utter!

The time difference between my Palawan and Boracay trips was just a month away ~ so fast. And same goes with my second falling in love for this year ~ it started a few weeks before going to Palawan and it ended days after my Boracay trip! Super quick! Sad? Yes! But I would have to accept this fate! It simply is not the kind of love we both deserve. Today, as I look back, I simply would say to you, yes you my Baby… “I am letting you go completely… Soar high and reach for your stars!”

And now, here I am ~ the same young brat in my late twenties hehehe. Yes, I am getting old. But would have to proudly say, growing up with grace! Recently, I rekindled my ties with the best girls I have met in this lifetime ~ the Ts. Undeniably, they are every man’s dream ~ the girlfriend and wife materials. The ironic side, they are my friends ~ and it ends there. While their boyfriends and husbands can have them exclusively, I can easily steal some of their times ~ if not for all at least to the most! The two chances this year to bond with them was definitely a relaxation. Even if in those two instances they were not complete (and even if doing so would mean an expensive treat hehehe), I loved every single second of it. With them, I am peaceful ~ far from my busy and toxic work schedule and apart from my aching soul. Best ways, of ending my 2007 and starting my 2008.

Again and in general, 2007’s a mix of many things. I have said for many times 2008’s going to be my year. And yes, I am still certain it would be. As I end this entry and this year, all I wanted to say is that I am now a better person ~ a better son, a better friend, (can be) a better lover and above all, A BETTER MAN!

Happy New Year to All!