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One Roller Coaster Ride
Saturday, December 31st, 2011 10:27 pmIt's New Year's Eve and it's that time of the year once again for my annual "wrapping up" post. Although I think I am currently lacking in creative juices, I wouldn't want to let this year pass without making a post on the year that passed, especially because so many happenings took place this year, both bad and good . That's why, if you ask me to describe the year 2011, I'd say that it has really been one roller coaster ride.
The world saw many significant events this year, and it's the same for me as well. Events and whatnot that fall on the low points in my life this year include the passing of a number of relatives and family friends, the natural disasters that happened around the world (Japan, Southern Philippines, etc.), teenage hormonal imbalance & fights with my mom (HAHA), the withdrawal of 2 members from my favorite JPop group NEWS (yes, including that XD) and the loss of my beloved cellphone (that, too XD).
But more than that, I was showered with a lot of wonderful memories this year, too. My university life, both its social and academic aspects, definitely tops the list. Our exposure trips and outreach activities allowed me to encounter different types of people, and it's touching every time. It warms my heart to know that we've made them happy in our own little ways. This is definitely one of the main reasons why I love my course. I grow not only intellectually, but holistically as well.
Speaking of academics, it's been such a toxic year acads-wise. The last three months of my second sem in second year, and the whole first semester of my third year in uni (a.k.a. THE hell sem) have been very stressful. Nonetheless, I survived! We survived! :D I feel so proud of myself because of this, I can now say that I've fully regained my academic self-esteem. Haha. I feel very accomplished. All those "sabaw" days and sleepless nights were worth it in the end. I'm very thankful to God for guiding me all throughout :)
More than surviving the academic toxicity, my favorite moments in 2011 would have to be our block's bonding and winning moments :D Winning 1st place for the batch performance in the DBS Culminating Activity (1st runner-up for our representatives to the Mr. and Ms. BehSci-yad contest on the same event), 2nd place in the CAS Variety Show (a yearly inter-department competition which our department hasn't bagged a place in for some time) and bagging 10 out of 11 awards in the 1st Department of Behavioral Sciences Christmas Film Festival... how awesome can we get? ;) The numerous happenings this year also made us closer as a block, and that is what's awesome-est ;))
And of course, my favorite moments in 2011 would also have to include my bonding times with my best friends, most especially the impromptu hang-outs/night-outs which definitely made our bond stronger.
Lastly, there are our family bonding moments, my favorite being the Holy Week in Bicol, the random picture-taking moments with cousins, and my mom's birthday early this December which was really fun.
Looking back, I am truly thankful for each and every happy memory this year. Despite the bad things that happened, in the end I can say that I'm still bountifully blessed. Thank you, Lord, for all the blessings, and may the coming year be a brighter one for everyone! :D Cheers to a prosperous 2012~! Happy New Year! :D
The world saw many significant events this year, and it's the same for me as well. Events and whatnot that fall on the low points in my life this year include the passing of a number of relatives and family friends, the natural disasters that happened around the world (Japan, Southern Philippines, etc.), teenage hormonal imbalance & fights with my mom (HAHA), the withdrawal of 2 members from my favorite JPop group NEWS (yes, including that XD) and the loss of my beloved cellphone (that, too XD).
But more than that, I was showered with a lot of wonderful memories this year, too. My university life, both its social and academic aspects, definitely tops the list. Our exposure trips and outreach activities allowed me to encounter different types of people, and it's touching every time. It warms my heart to know that we've made them happy in our own little ways. This is definitely one of the main reasons why I love my course. I grow not only intellectually, but holistically as well.
Speaking of academics, it's been such a toxic year acads-wise. The last three months of my second sem in second year, and the whole first semester of my third year in uni (a.k.a. THE hell sem) have been very stressful. Nonetheless, I survived! We survived! :D I feel so proud of myself because of this, I can now say that I've fully regained my academic self-esteem. Haha. I feel very accomplished. All those "sabaw" days and sleepless nights were worth it in the end. I'm very thankful to God for guiding me all throughout :)
More than surviving the academic toxicity, my favorite moments in 2011 would have to be our block's bonding and winning moments :D Winning 1st place for the batch performance in the DBS Culminating Activity (1st runner-up for our representatives to the Mr. and Ms. BehSci-yad contest on the same event), 2nd place in the CAS Variety Show (a yearly inter-department competition which our department hasn't bagged a place in for some time) and bagging 10 out of 11 awards in the 1st Department of Behavioral Sciences Christmas Film Festival... how awesome can we get? ;) The numerous happenings this year also made us closer as a block, and that is what's awesome-est ;))
And of course, my favorite moments in 2011 would also have to include my bonding times with my best friends, most especially the impromptu hang-outs/night-outs which definitely made our bond stronger.
Lastly, there are our family bonding moments, my favorite being the Holy Week in Bicol, the random picture-taking moments with cousins, and my mom's birthday early this December which was really fun.
Looking back, I am truly thankful for each and every happy memory this year. Despite the bad things that happened, in the end I can say that I'm still bountifully blessed. Thank you, Lord, for all the blessings, and may the coming year be a brighter one for everyone! :D Cheers to a prosperous 2012~! Happy New Year! :D
