As I
put up this blogsite back in 2011, I shared the purpose of doing so with a dear
friend, Deedee who helped me out start this whole thing: “I write to live
twice: in the present and in retrospection.” True enough, I don’t wanna let 2012 pass without putting down into writing all the highlights of my journey
this year.
I
would like to believe that 2012 has afforded me a number of learning
experiences and breath-taking moments – my faith moments I would call - Wonderful
People and Amazing Places. In each month, I had listed below my recollection:
January – My
first time taking Pre-nup photos for a friend. It was more of a challenge at
first because I am more confident in doing Landscape and taking photos of
sceneries instead but I am glad I was made part of her wedding even without my
physical presence.
February - ICON
– the biggest worship gathering I have joined in so far with 7000+ young men
and women from all over the world and all walks of life coming together as one
to proclaim the Greatness of our God. Take note, Singapore delegation being the
most number of participants. I also had a fun time bonding with newfound SFC
friends and was able to take home some wonderful insights about life and faith
especially the sidetrip with the Dandans and Sigrid. And this was also
memorable for me because I had come to know closer my dearest friend/sister –
“Pops” Mel who has been my confidante and prayer partner since then. Thank You
Lord for the experience and forever changing my life thru this event.
March - New
Place – 13-33 – our agent said 3 means life in Chinese. We’re happy we found
ourselves a homey place to stay. Our move was just timely for my first visitors
in our new home. Since my earlier plan of visiting my sister and her family in
Canada had to be deferred I opted to have Mama come over here with my cousin
and a friend for her birthday celebration. As always, I feel blessed for all
the times I spent with my Mama Taba. It was made all the more fun with my niece
Dahrain whom I had only the chance to get bonded with then and ate Divine with
her patawa.
April - Joni’s
visit. She was a friend back in Highschool. Well back then we were made rivals
by schoolmates but I’m just happy now that we have outgrown all those teeny
unnecessary rivalries. Glad I have come to know her more closely and found a
fashion consultant in her. This month also marks my first Visita Iglesia
experience here in Singapore. I had my wish. And I’m claiming it in 2013!
May- The
Covenant Orientation – a weekend of rediscovering my purpose and commitments to
being a Christian and a member of SFC. I also had visitors coming in this month,
whom I felt blessed of knowing. But as they say, let go of the old to give way
for the new. Fair enough. At least it was a wonderful last memory shared with
them. J
June- The
Ipis experience. At the start of the year I told myself to do something I will
do for the first time. And I did. I along with SFC brothers and sister cleaned
a house, which proved to be a challenging one – which meant having to dance
chacha and tango with a thousand of cockroaches along with big piles of
rubbishes filling up the entire house. A first of its kind I saw. It was indeed
an experience of Christian love for me. Happy to be a part of it. 2nd
highlight would be the DnD CFC SG 25th Anniversary. It was a night
of fun, dancing and chitchats. It made me feel blessed to be a part of CFC SFC
Singapore.
July- I
remember this month to be the hardest month ever this Year. I had experienced
all sorts of challenges and oppressions. It was the transition period for me
taking on a new role as the team lead. With it came a number of struggles
work-related and personal stuffs. Also, it was during this time when I was
called to share with my Mama listening to my life story. It was indeed a
blessed moment for me to do it for Him. I am happy I got my Mama praying and
staying strong for me always. She’s one of the strongest women I honor in this
lifetime.
August- The
Brave Ones – It was during this month that I had a chance to know Carrie who to
me is a perfect epitome of chastity and grace. Funny how we first met during
one of the sessions in the CDM CLP where I served as one of the kids ay este
watchers for the kids. Since then she’s been one of my prayer partners and
angels. Ge, Apaule, Velmy and Nay Bell
were also additions to my blessings for this month #MORT. I am happy to be with
them always – laugh trip. Superb! I consider them as big blessings in 2012.
September- One
of the busiest months this year. First is the preparation for the “Blessed”
National Conference. Glad to be a part of the video production team where I got
the chance to know talented and dedicated brothers and sisters. This was also a
time when I received a number of Prayer cards from dear friends who have been
my prayer partners. It is really a blessing journeying in faith with these
angels. 2nd is Pop’s Birthday surprise – such an experience of
Christian love again when all of her friends gathered to show her our love and
appreciation. I also had one unforgettable experience this month – a test which
led me to self-rediscovery and affirmation. It was during this time when I had re-learned
what true friendship means.
October- Paintball
the second time around with my teammates. I also had the chance to experience
Regatta de Zamboanga and Fiesta Pilar again after a long time. Our baby angel
Emmanuel Ricardo came out to say hello to me just before I came back here in
Singapore. I had a number of happy bonding moments with my brother riding on
his motorcycle and my cousin Ayee accompanying me to do all my check ups. I’m
always grateful for the time I spend ast home. It’s a place where I seldom go to
but I carry with me in my heart at all times.
November- My
Epic adventure. November is an experience of faith - it was a prayer I had
uttered since the start of the year, which really was made possible by my God.
Each day of it just made me turn to Him and offer my thanksgiving. Reunion with
my family, Amazing Sights to behold, New Faces, Long-term investment, Unforgettable
experiences all made up to my Blessed November - my BEST month of the year
2012.
December-
A Year older. 30 is just a
number. Indeed, God capped my year with another set of blessings. 3 answered
prayers in a row: my brother got a job after almost 2 years of praying for it;
a positive sign for a plan in 2013 and my official designation. What a Generous
God I have indeed!
I thank God for all the people He sent to me to be messengers of
His love – my family who has always been loving and supportive of me in every
decision and leap I take; my dear friends who have been my source of
inspirations, breath of fresh air and pats on my shoulders; and for all the
learning and enriching experiences He allowed me to go through so I can grow
more mature and be the person that He wills me to be.
Each
year I would tag an adjective with it and so I said: 2011 has been my Year of
Resilience; 2012 was my Year of Self-redemption and I am claiming that 2013
will be a life-changing Year for me – I will experience more of God’s Bests for
me this year! Welcome 2013 – let’s do
this again together Lord!!!
