Sup, 2011.

I failed to post an obligatory year-ender yesterday because I was busy cooking food. So I'm gonna post some photos about my year 2010.

So I started my year with a cut on my abdomen because of my emergency operation in December 2009. How great is that? Despite the pain of my explore-lap cut, I managed to face the year with positivity.

A month after, I started my training in a private hospital. This is when my hectic schedule started. 16 hours duty every week to compensate with my MA classes. Despite the busy schedule, I was able to go out with my family and boyfriend and have some fun!



I was so stressed that I wanted my MA classes to end. Thank God, I ended the semester with good grades.



 

Summer wouldn't be complete without any family outing. We went to the overrated Water Camp with my family and boyfriend to celebrate my father's 53rd birthday.

 



 

In May, I was given a chance to write for a nursing magazine. I met one of the nursing leaders here in the Philippines. She inspired me a lot and I learned so many things from her.

 



 

Also, I got to hang-out with my online best friends.



 

June came and I was so happy to reunite with my high school friends. This is the first time I drank alcoholic beverages without my boyfriend. Hah! I don't really drink but I enjoyed this night!



 

In July, our practicum for our MA started.



 

Though this is my birthday month, my July 2010 was filled with sadness, grief, anger and other negative emotions because this was the month that I broke up with TJ. It was really the most difficult time for me this year. It was indeed painful.

 

But I guess, love conquers all... The day before my birthday, TJ surprised me with a boquet of pink roses (my favorite) and asked me to be his girlfriend again.

 



 

Also, this was the month that I bought myself a cellphone for the first time.

 



 

August came when I was called by the HR of the hospital where I underwent training. I passed the evaluation. So I started my August as a volunteer nurse. When you're a volunteer nurse in that hospital, that means you're only waiting for someone to resign and replace him/her. So yeah, there's a sure spot for me in this hospital.

 



 

September was another busy month for me. MA + hospital duties + online job... What is life...

 

Anyway, another get together with my HS friends but this time, I also got to see people I haven't seen in a long time.

 



 

October was TJ's month. So happy to celebrate it with him.

 



 

November was the first time we visited Tatay's grave as a whole family. This is the first time we went in the cemetery along with my father's brothers and sisters.

 



 



 

Another thing, this was a sad month for me and TJ because his mom and sister left for US. I cried during their despedida. I love TJ's mom because she treats me like her own, she was there for me when TJ and I broke up and she accepted me for who and what I am.

 



 

December is my second favorite month because of Christmas and our anniversary. TJ and I celebrated our anniversary for two days.  Knowing that TJ is not a camwhore as me, this is the only remembrance that I have for our anniversary. Loljk.

 



 

We ate at Shabu-Shabu with his dad as his despedida dinner for both of us. TJ's dad left for US (as well) last December 27.  I was touched when his dad called me "anak". I received a lot of bilins from him. They love their son so much that they wanted to make sure that I will take good care of TJ. Of course, I will. I always do, actually.

 

We went to the province to celebrate Christmas. I was expecting more food for Noche Buena but the only food we ate were baked macaroni and arroz caldo. We were all tired on December 24 because we helped in my tita's bakery. 24 sacks of loaf bread (that's like almost 3000 loaf breads) were sold out!

 



Of course, my sister will never leave the province without thrift shopping. Hehe!

 

One thing that made me happy this month was that I was told I was going to start my work as a staff nurse on January 16. Finally. What a great way to start 2011. :)

AND.... I am happy to say that I did not have any hospital or emergency room visits this year. ((I was admitted in the hospital every year from 2007 to 2009))That means, I was able to fulfill one of my resolutions for 2010: to be healthier. Yay! I still weigh 47 kilos though.

So yeah, that's about it. My 2010. Nothing really exciting... but I could say that this year was more productive than 2009. More ups and downs but I am glad I made it. I survived 2010!

Now, I am ready to face the challenges of 2011... Again.. with POSITIVITY!



This is me and the whole fam greeting you... Happy New Year guys!