2008: A Year in Review

Wow.

2008 was such an interesting year. I remember I ushered in 2008 with so much uncomfortable anxiety and uncertainty. I remember I had no idea how I was going to celebrate the 2008 New Year and with whom. I remember feeling "lost" and "lonely." I was worried that those anxieties foreshadowed the upcoming 2008 year. I was grateful that I was able to spend it with my mom and Inang----my roots, my home. So, in a way, I think that's why 2008 was themed "Year of the SELF"--going back to who I am. So it was meant to be that way...

Then 2008 began and it was definitely rough. I had to figure out if my past could be my future...and learned eventually that some things are meant to be left alone in the past and that some things are just irreparable. I had to learn the art of letting go and making things happen for the present. I had to put faith into faith...and most importantly, understand that only I can make things happen. But in order for me to make things happen, I knew I had to work on myself.


2008 was such an important year of my life (so far).

2008 was THE year I had to focus on myself.

2008 was the year I constantly self-reflected.

2008 was the year I needed to appreciate time on my own.

2008 was the year I needed to explore life on my own.

2008 was the year I learned to listen to my needs.

2008 was the year I had to be disciplined and patient.

2008 was the year for many "first[s]":
a) shot and edited videos using final cut (which was first inspired and
motivated by my Inang's late brother)...
b) trained and ran a half marathon (all mental discipline)
c) started a blog (opening myself up)
d) attended a Maxwell concert! (oooohhh la la) hahaha
e) got my tattoo (declaration to the world on my philosophy of life)
f) made efforts to invest.... (a necessity of life and living)
g) voted on an historic election

Thus, 2008 was the year I felt I grew the most ever.... internally...

And by the closure of 2008, I have to say it was one of the most memorable and worthwhile years in my life (so far)....

And I'm looking forward to continue to grow and refine myself in 2009.


One thing I did learn is that I wouldn't have been able to grow this much alone. Thanks to my family and close friends who supported me.