It has been a roller coaster year. The start of 2011 was really awful.  Never in my life had I felt so angry. The middle was so-so.  A chunk of it was spent on too much “social life”. And boy, that was awesome. Towards the end of 2011..well, financial crisis. Actually, halo halo na. Shit. That was real bad.

Looking back, I’ve had ups and downs. I often feel that I went too far, went overboard my limit, in several situations. I cannot fathom why I did things I know in my heart that I will regret after but I still end up doing it. And I don’t want to go back to that place anymore. So more than anything, I’m happy that 2011 is coming to an end. I am actually relieved. I want to start over. I want a fresh beginning. A new year.

I actually don’t plan to make resolutions this year because I think it is useless but I realize that it may serve one purpose: to remind my not-so-future-self of what I ought to do but I did not end up doing. Haha. (I did two things in my last year’s resolution! See here)

12 Things for 2012.

1.       SAVE MONEY FOR NEXT AIRFARE.           

Actually, save money in general.

2.       LEARN DEUTSCH

3.       PRIVATE RESOLUTION

4.       QUIT SMOKING

5.       LESS PARTY

6.       BE MORE CONSCIOUS AND SELF-AWARE

7.       RUN THRICE OR TWICE A WEEK

8.       GO TO BAGUIO

9.       TRAVEL ALONE TO ANY PLACE FOR A VACATION.

10.   VISIT PARIS AND/OR SPAIN

11.   NEVER GET DRUNK ANYMORE. SERIOUSLY. (STOP DRINKING WHEN TIPSY)

12.   FIND A EURASIAN.

I’ve been single (in its real definition minus the “on the sides” haha) for four years! I think it is about time. Haha.

Now this is the part where I give my thanks to the people who made my 2011 bearable, unforgettable and somehow colorful. I am grateful I have people who never left me when all else fails. My dear friends who stood by me and never judged my actions. A family who I always come home to when I fell short. My brothers who give me utmost joy and happiness.  My parents who have always been so understanding and forgiving. I feel lucky and blessed. I feel loved. I feel special.  Thank you. I love each and everyone of you.

Now cheers to the end of the Mayan calendar!