SAVED BY GRACE THROUGH FAITH.

So, as this year ends, I will take a look back on the highlights of the 12-months of  my 2011. (Thank you very much to my planner and some of my Facebook & Twitter updates!) Lol.

JANUARY 

• Year-starter: San Lazaro Hospital duty with the best group ever, E20 (But no Faye, Jac and Rhazel) :(
• Decided to organize my life, so I bought my amazing and awesome planner :)
• Been a part of a patient’s life whose surname is the same as mine.
• JCGP’s 18th year Anniversary
• Truly, madly, deeply in love with someone.

• Ended my 11-month relationship with that someone.
• Early stages of grief.
• Made a new Facebook account.
• UERM Sportsfest 2011
• Half of the month: Daily dose of Endorphins from Bianca & Idol :)
• Pangasinan with Bubbles (Very last time to see my dearest Lolo)
• Baguio Escapade with Bubbles, Marie & Miss Divine :)

MARCH

• Daily dose of Endorphins from Bianca & Idol :)
• Reunited with my soul sister, Ate Beanne
• Dampa dinner with Bianca, Idol, Marie and Peds..humabol lang si Bula :)
• Been a part of Youth Unite… Praise God!
• God gave me the opportunity to serve Him through the Youth Ministry!
• PlanetShakers Concert @ Ultra with Ate Karen, Nina, Angelo and Justin.
• A patient very close to my heart, died. :(
• Complicated love life. 
• Showtime Summer Special with Ate Jensen & her friends

APRIL

• Found out that my ex-boyfriend will marry her new (ex) girlfriend. (I cried a river, honestly)
• JCGP Sportsfest
• Found a new big brother named Chiz :)
• Met a new friend through Ate Sam.
• Holy Thursday picture taking with Marie at her place.
• 1st time to attend a Youth Interfellowship :)
• Showtime Part 2 with Jac, Justine & Rhazel!
• Shalom duty with Marie, Bryan & Faye.
• got my new phone, BB Curve 8520 from Tita Jhing :)

MAY

• Decided to lose weight so I went on jogging and Aerobics every night with Bianca (and Idol and Bubbles) and Badminton with Dondon
• Spent my Tuesdays & Thursdays accompanying my cousin at Ateneo for his soccer training.
• Found a special sister named Ate Love :)
• NCMH duty (Last duty together) with the best group ever, E20! <3
• Dampa dinner with E20 except for Anica and Lyka.
• Lead a cell group :)
• Interchurch Sportsfest
• Reunited with Shalom people :)
• God has tested my faith in terms of people and ministry.

JUNE

• Start of being a Senior! Yay! <3 :)
• Funny passport application experience with Bubbles & her family :)
• Water Baptism!!!! 
• McKinley Hill gala with Ayie and Miss Divine
• Watched ‘Forever & a Day’ with ze gfs plus Idol (Muntik na ma-stranded)
• Child House duty with my new groupmates, B7 :)

JULY

• Geria Nursing Elective RLE @ Hospicio de San Jose every Friday & Saturday of the month
• Eco Park with siblings, cousins and nephews and in-laws
• Planned a youth activity entitled, ‘GO DEEPER!’
• Found a new family through Agape Nursing :)
• Found a daughter named Dawn :)
• My ever dearest, Tatang, died :(

AUGUST

• Reunited with E20
• Met Bubbles’ pretty and sexy mom :)
• Experienced how it feels like to be in an emergency team.
• First ever bonding with Ate Love @ Prayer Mountain and Wawa Falls :)
• Spiritual refreshment!

SEPTEMBER

• Welcomed September with  full tummies @ Banapple with Idol, Bianca, Peds & Bubbles
• Had my first ever surgery with my dentist :(
• Orals review and Friday Habit with Bianca, Idol, Peds & Bubbles :)
• First time to host an event with a population of 400. Youth Convergence Rockssss!!! :)

OCTOBER

• I turned 20. Huhu Haha!
• Busiest month evah! Exams, quizzes, requirements, research defense, etc.
• Birthday dinner @ Burgoo with Ate Karen, Angelo, Justin and Nina
• Went to Cribs with Dawn :)
• ORAL REVALIDA… Success!
• Saw my girl crush… SHAMCEY SUPSUP!!!! <3 <3 <3
• Spent our money away @ Bellini’s Cubao Expo (One More Chance venue) with Idol, Bianca & Bubbles :)
• JCGP Youth Ministry Sportsfest

NOVEMBER

• 11.1.11 with siblings @ SM Marikina!
• Most challenging challenge of 2011… Competency Appraisal 1 :(
• 11.11.11 with friends… Sky Lanterns @ Peds’ place :)
• Praise God! Problem with CA1 solved!!!! :)
• Run for Pasig River + Tagaytay Getaway with girls :)
• Went to Saved Festival with Aaron & Jolly.. Tickets courtesy of Ptr. Ronnie of Youth Factor

DECEMBER

• Reunited with Al Vidal (highschool friend & former churchmate) and Kuya Dhale (first ever mentor)
• Got my second major heartbreak for this year </3 :(
• Mama got sick :( Faith strenghtened!
• Community duty at its worst!!!!
• Christmas Get-together with E20 :)
• Moonleaf!
• Watched Segunda Mano with siblings plus soon-to-be sister-in-law on a Christmas night!
• accompanied Tita Jane at St. Luke’s for two nights! Awesome :)

While I was reviewing these past events, I just smiled and said, “Ang dami na pala nangyari at nagbago.”  Can’t deny the fact that I am still in awe ‘coz 2011 will soon bid goodbye and all we have to do is to say goodbye as well. However, all of the memoirs and learnings that 2011 will be leaving must be sealed always in our hearts and minds. All I can say is, Salamat po, Lord sa taon na ‘to! :) I am looking forward to better days, higher responsibilities and many opportunities as 2012 knocks.

Just to add up, I am really thankful for this year because God has given me the chance to tighten my relationship with my family, especially with my mom. I really believe that all mothers know the best! During my ups and downs, heartbreaks, school problems, and a lot more, she was there to give me advice, to be my hanky when I feel like crying (even though she’s presently away from us), to be my mentor, my spiritual adviser and most of all, to be my supporter and my protector when I am crashed down from a battle. Thank you Mama! I love you so much! :)

And to those who made my 2011 very bright and colorful, THANK YOU SO MUCH! Hoping you’ll be with my journey again as 2012 starts!!! Let’s start the year with a heart and a soul up for GOD! :)

HAPPY NEW YEAR :)