Embracing reality

In the process of soul searching, the more we find ourselves lost.  Seeing and realizing things tends to blind you more from the previous person you used to be and only to realize that you have been not yourself lately.  Weird right? But most of the time, the more you seek for answers the more you discover questions.  And the more vague things become.  The process of searching was never easy, who said it was?!  But it was worthy, regardless of the impact of the outcome.  Searching for oneself, is something worth the risk.  At the end of the journey, you feel intact and connected very well with the person you used to be and the person you wanted to be.

Age is not a matter when you try figure things out but time is of the essence of course.  You can't stay in a "soul searching" mode forever.  Because if you opt to stay in that course, then the moment you snap out of it, you'd realize you are long behind reality.

Maybe that's the harsh truth of reality, we only have a few moments were we can search for what is really inside us.  And that few moments lies between our capacity to handle our thoughts and our reality.  

Look back to plan ahead

Whenever the year ends, I always encounter people say that the year that past was one hell of roller coaster ride for them.  And I am no exception to that.  2012 was one hell of a ride for me, though I hate roller coasters and the nauseous feeling it gives afterwards, what I experienced in 2012 was nothing close to something I should hate, it's actually more of something I have learned to embrace and came to love. I had my share of good things and bad things but God is sooo great that He made sure the good things outweigh the bad ones.

Before fireworks were lit on the last seconds of 2012, I made sure that all the negative thoughts were whispered to the wind.  To bring it to a place far from me. I wanted to welcome 2013 fresh from everything and with a light heart.  Giving myself space to embrace the great things and new experiences that will come in 2013.

As part of my 2013 resolution, I would like to look at the year that past to be able to plan a good future.  Because the past will serve as my guide in avoiding the past mistakes and misfortunes I had.  It will also remind me how blessed I was and will always be.

How holidays are best spent

Holidays past by so quick.  The Christmas rush is now over and people are now back to the reality.  No more laid back days and holiday craze and less traffic nowadays.  But Holidays would always be the all time favorite season for me and maybe for the majority as well.

2012's Christmas week up to the last days of the year were one of the busiest so far for us.  A lot of family gatherings were held, and boooy i love family get together's, it's just overwhelming to have the time and be able to spend it with one another amidst the busy schedule and other things going on with each and everyone's personal life.

Let me share how I was able to maximize the season with family that makes me consider that 2012 was the best year yet.. Started off with my best friend's homecoming, glad to have her on Christmas in the Philippines.  To start off we got to spend time away from the city with her fiancee.  Had an early dinner at Leslie's tagaytay and coffee afterwards.  We were supposed to check the Christmas village but unfortunately it was closed by the time we got there.  We just had a few shots outside Crosswinds so not to waste our visit.

appreciating the view of taal volcano

yes, we are still crazy when we are together

waiting for dinner to be served in Leslie's tagaytay

parang high-school lang sa labas ng bahay nila?

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goof around with the soldiers..

Barely after Christmas and before New Year, We got to spend time with relatives (my husband's side) we rarely see and the distance and time apart made everything more exciting that we had so much fun that night. I suddenly felt I was still in college. hahaha! Maybe having teens around that makes you do what you used to do makes you forget your age.

gutsons tomas morato

with nephews Christian and Topher, and cousin Giezella @Cuattro

After the catching up with nephews that we haven't seen for ages (from my hubby's side), we went out with my cousins (my side this time) Just before the year ends and while Kae's still here we wanted to go to mercato which was unfortunately closed that time and thankfully we discovered Cucina Andare was open.  The bonding was a success as we were all happy and satisfied especially my youngest cousin who must have tasted almost everything.

no parents allowed.. hihihi

And out for our last round with our best friend before she leaves for Dubai, it was a mixed emotions then because she won't be spending the New Year's Eve in the Philippines, but well we can't do anything with her schedule.  Call of duty as we call it.  But glad to spend an After Christmas coffee with her and Pre New Year's Celebration.

For a change she insisted on this picture to be taken.. not so her.. :)

It was the busiest week we had, but it was also one of the best. We covered almost all the special people in our lives.  Of course, the Christmas was spent with my family while the New Year's Eve was celebrated with his family.  We decided that we spent it that way for a change, shared celebration resulted from a great joy from both our families and both of us too.

Hope you had a blast too with the holidays that passed... so quick.