All Good

This is my first post for 2013 and I decided it’s gonna be all on a positive note. Para bongga ang bagong taon!

We are on day 3 of the new year and looking back at that eventful 2012, there are just so much to be thankful for.  Of course, there were bits of lows but last year was so full of highs that it upstaged the lows. Here are a few niceties I’m grateful for:

1. My family’s good health and kids’ milestones:

- Though it costed me big bucks for his Christmas present, I’m happy that Sam stood up to my challenge and can now write his name. So proud of this little boy.

- Sophie is considered by her teacher as one of the advanced readers in class and I couldn’t be happier. We are excited on her next adventure to grade school.

- Both kids are in their pink of health. God is good.

- Hubby will always be hubby, the love of my life and BFF. I pray we continue to nurture a blissful married life and family.

by now, Sam can already write his whole name :)

2. For the opportunities to go places - some were planned, some were totally spontaneous and they were all wonderful experiences. Nothing beats gaining new insights and knowledge from traveling. Kids love telling and retelling their travel  experiences to family and friends.  

I have new stars on my map. I hope I can explore more of Mindanao in the coming years. They say Samal beaches rock. 

3. Career High - the past year was such a test of my perseverance and commitment to my work. At some point it made me question if this is still the career for me. I’m glad God’s guidance is always there and my discernment got the best of me. I decided to stay on and do what I do best. When I got this present for Christmas from one of my staff and text messages of thank you from the others, it hit right on the spot and made me teary-eyed (sappy me). It just made me want to go on.

4. This blog – new friends, a lot of room for my thoughts (sorry for those random, senseless rants sometimes) – just some of the things that I love about blogging. I’m ever so thankful for blog friends old and new to whom I can exchange opinions and tips. I hope for 2013 I get to meet more kindred souls here and able to finally say yes to those blog event invites. haha!

5. Unexpected blessings - seriously, I don’t know how many balikbayan boxes and gifts from friends arrived on our doorstep this year. New bags, watches, my now fave Vera Wang jeans, designer shoes and clothes. ALL LOVE. Although it doesn’t give me any more excuse to go shopping every week, these gifts are most welcome in our household. LOL! Don’t you just love unexpected blessing?  J

I’m sure you all have something to be thankful, no matter how challenging last year was. What’s your ultimate high in 2012?

Happy 2013 everyone! We’re still in existence despite the Maryan calendar prediction J My 11-year old nephew said he doesn’t want for the end of the world to come yet because he still wants to experience being an adult… but that’s just him.

I hope the year of the snake gives us more swerte and less headache and heartache (literally and figuratively). Stay healthy, happy and connected! J

Welcome 2012!

2011 was like a trip to the carnival for me. There are parts of it that I enjoyed so much like taking a ride on a ferris wheel or bump car, it’s high it’s bumpy but so much FUN! There are some rides that I ‘m just not so fond of but have to get on it anyway because that’s what families do, take the journey and experience together. It’s a ride that makes you scared or makes you frown but you do it, for love.

This year is like a roller coaster ride but, nonetheless, I’m thankful for so much blessings.

I’m thankful for our careers that keep on flourishing. Recently hubby got an award for innovation and I got an Out of the Box award for a special project on Rizal and for other projects launched. It feels so good to be recognized for hard work.

I’m thankful for all the material blessings. It’s like God always checks our list of goals and wishes and provides us the means to achieve them. There are so many blessings this year it’s just overwhelming. Next year sana ganun ulit :)

I’m thankful for the continuous good health of my parents and in-laws. They are important to me and I always pray to God to make them live longer. I want my kids to grow up with a special bond with their lolos and lolas.

For the family that keeps my heart beating and inspires me to be better person everyday. To my adorable and smart kids who loves me and makes me proud all the time. For my very loving husband and bestfriend; I’m thankful that this year is the time when hubby finally quit smoking. That is such a blessing for us.

Let’s toast to 2011! It has been one hell of a roller coaster ride but it was memorable and enriching. Let's leave our hang ups, anger, spite, resentment and all negativities to 2011 and embrace 2012 with positive and happy thoughts. May the year of the Dragon bring us better economy, better health and more blessings.

Be safe as you greet the new year and have a prosperous 2012 everyone! :0

 

Happy Holidays from the Garcias :)