When December comes, I can't help but look back at the year that was. My 2010 IS (present tense because technically the year is not yet over)truly a roller coaster of emotions, hits and misses and also of personal triumphs. It may not have been the best year of my life but it surely left valuable lessons that I will carry with me as I welcome another promising year.
My 2010 in snippets:
1. A reunion in 2009 made "something" possible.. Something that I once thought of as a totally far-fetched possibility suddenly became a reality right before my very eyes. I did everything I could to veer away from that direction but all were in vain. When it comes, we all surrender. And boy, I did.
2. I had been a victim of cyberbullying. The details are better left unsaid but the lessons it brought shook my being to the very core. People can be harsh and so to protect oneself, it is much better to
TRUST NO ONE. However I don't want to be so cynical in dealing with the world. I would just adhere to these short words:
TRUST A FEW.
3. I knew with certainty who were being true to me at my lowest point. And I appreciate them even more because they stood by me and believed in me all the way. For that alone, I am so blessed.
4. I learned the value of family. Our faith was shaken at the first quarter of the year but through constant prayers and our unwavering belief in the goodness and mercy of God, we have surpassed a major test with a deeper understanding of God's purpose to each of us.
5. I have gone back to school. And to me, that is the fulfillment of a promise I made to myself a couple of years back. I put it on hold for the longest time but I am bent on finishing this the soonest time possible.
6. I am finally taking control of my finances. It used to be the other way around. The culture of materialism has totally changed the spending habits of people. We often equate designer items with "the good life." People somehow fail to see that items do not define one's character. Now, before I make a purchase, I ask myself first if the item is necessary or it's plain vanity. Chances are, I put it back in the rack and head straight home.
7. There's no use holding on to old feelings, especially if it won't be reciprocated. Welcome new people who see your worth and won't keep you waiting in vain.
8. You don't die from harsh words used against you by some people. It will break you into pieces only if you allow it, but otherwise,you'll be fine.
