Nearing the end of 2008
Another year is ending today, precisely this midnight and I can’t help but reminisce back on the past year. The success, the failures, the gifts, the blessings, the growth, etc.
Another year is starting and all I can say and promise to myself is… to do the best as I can to succeed in all endeavours that I want. As tradition connotes, by this time, I should have made up a resolution list to accomplish for the next year. I never really believed in resolution lists. I think that resolutions shouldn’t have to wait for New Year to create.
But to get along with the times and to indulge myself into the traditions of New Year, I have decided to make a resolution list.
I’ve decided to make things a wee bit different for myself. Sure, I am to make a list but instead of making the typical format of:
1. I promise to…
2. I promise to…
3. I promise to…
and so on and so forth.
Instead I will do this instead:
Section 1: Things to accomplish next year.
1.1 I will pursue, continue and flourish on a new site I’ve been working on my local server for quite some time. It’s not yet final but I will not leave things half done nor will I let go even if things do not work out first.
1.2 No matter how small, I will at least have a maximum of three (3) investment plans this year. It could be insurance, short-term investments, bonds, etc. Goal is to make some part of my savings growth, no matter how small the interest is.
1.3 I need to finish my SEO course and make a career out of it. I WILL accomplish that.
Section 2: Things to Constantly Remember and Exercise.
2.1 To be patient. I have been patient this long and to be patient is a great virtue. I will not let hot-headedness overcome logical decision making. I can rant but I will not let myself get too involved in the issue.
2.2 To not over-think of my problems. Everything has a solution and it is up to me to see and accomplish those solutions for the benefit of my health and sanity.
2.3 I have to remember that I don’t have to eat much to satisfy my cravings (meep!). Yes, I do eat a lot. I realize I have grown bigger last year and my pants aren’t fitting correctly anymore. I understand it will be hard to trim down my size but I could at least maintain my size.
Section 3: Notes and Symbols to help me remember what I wrote above.
3.1 For sub-section 1.1, I need to remind myself by constantly being online and posting my plans on my notebook, post-its, desktop post-its, etc. I will place note of it everywhere to motivate myself to finish the project and make it grow.
3.2 For sub-section 1.2, I will constantly take into account all my expenses to be aware of my financial status and make ways to save up for planned investments. Best case scenario is to remind myself that I need to save by not brining too much money on my wallet and constantly think that I am short so I would not spend too much on inessentials.
3.3 For sub-sction 1.3, this is not hard to remember as it is involved in my work and will lead to improvement for my career growth.
3.4 For sub-section 2.1 – 2.3, I have to thank my boyfriend for being my guardian angel in my times of need and mood swings. He is such a sweetheart to comfort and lecture me (when needed) regarding my issues. He definitely knows how to put my mind at ease. ^_^
Section 4: Things I would like to get next year (these are optional of course but I would like to think Santa would be kind enough to sent late Christmas presents. LOL)
4.1 A Wacom Tablet
4.2 A mini-notebook
4.3 Coffee table books
As you can see it isn’t much of a list. Of course, there are more I would like to add like travel to different countries, have the latest gadgets, build my own house, etc. Yet, I know these things are long-term goals and cannot be accomplished within the next year (unless I win the lottery). So I’m taking things one-step at a time in order to avoid timeframe pressures and to give focus on the essentials before I proceed to the next level of commitments.
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Creepy Story
Earlier today, my dad told me this story about my godmother who died a few months ago.
My godmother was our family doctor and my father’s cousin. She was my doctor when I entered this world. As long as I can remember, she goes in and out of our house whenever someone in the family is sick. She is a welcomed family member and I remember her as a small talkative person with a lot of energy. Even when she retired, my father would go to her for consultations and check-ups especially with regards to his diabetes.
She was strong and healthy even at a old age. She was a member of a church group and very active in it and regularly participates in its discussion.
Her son, a 3rd degree cousin of mine (I think, if my understanding of family hierarchy is right), relayed a story that brought the hair on my arms rise up. The story was told to him by my godmother’s fellow church members .
My godmother went to her church group on time, sat with the members of her church group and, for some reason was very quiet. They found the situation different but didn’t think much of it. In the midst of their discussion, my godmother stood up and left without a word.
When my cousin asked what time my godmother came, they said it was around 5PM. Then he said, “That is impossible! My mother died at 4PM!”
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I think my godmother felt a strong affinity with her friends from the church and thus went to visit for a final time before she entirely left this world. To my godmother, I hope you now rest in peace. I thank you for being the one assisting my mother in bringing me into this world. Thank you for your care everytime I or another family member was ill. I hope you will still continue to care from us from above and share your healing abilities to our other family members.
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Happy Holidays!
I want to thank Elvin for giving me this ecard as a gift. Miss you dude! <3
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Blue Christmas
Due to various circumstances, I can honestly declare this is not a Good Christmas for me. Still, I do my best to cheer myself up with being on my hobby, the net.
Please accept this classic find I found on youtube about finding out that your Mom is Santa. 
Merry Christmas to all!
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