This 2010, I met a lot of new faces, made new friends, seen new and interesting places and learned a whole lot of things about myself, other people and life in general. I’ve learned a lesson or two about letting go, heartbreaks, friendship, music, photography, geography, history, culture, companionship, humility, simplicity, family, love. I learned a great deal about patience, acceptance, the real value of money and time, and a whole lot of nerdy stuff from the series “Big Bang Theory”.
This year, I traveled more than 30 times out of Manila, most of it for pleasure, and I was sick half the time it happened. I quit work, experienced autumn, learned to dive, surf, and climb a mountain. Looking back, I don’t regret any life-changing decisions I made. I made mistakes, big ones, but I managed to live with it. I know now that I am a work in progress, but my life, flawed as it is, is better than most and I wouldn’t trade it for anything.
Year 2010 was both a rollercoaster and a whirlwind romance with life. I laughed and cried, but mostly I laughed, and that was in itself a huge blessing. I did a lot of firsts, and I have the scars to prove it. I am bruised all over, but not broken. This year, my heart is in one piece-- a little short of a miracle!
That being said, I have high hopes for 2011. I am looking forward to bigger things, more friends, crazier adventures and to be overwhelmed with love. I expect mistakes, a bit of a disappointment here and there and I expect to cry. But I also expect to be wowed, to scream on top of my lungs out of sheer happiness, to have a more intimate relationship with God. I know there will be happy surprises, hallelujah moments, truth, contentment and pure utter joy. I expect life to happen, and I will continue to count the blessings as they come.
This 2011, I will continue embracing life, because I just don’t know otherwise.
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