2008 is almost over. In that little span of time, I was able to experience a lot of things. Some are not that good, some are really unforgettable. In the past twelve months, everything has its own highlight. Everything has its ups and downs. And in those months.. I failed. I succeed. I learned.

Let me share to you a small piece of my year. I put the highlights of every month that had passed. Even though I was not able to post every happening lately, I hope this would sum it all up. :)

JANUARY.
- Got UPCAT results and passed.
- The fight between a friend and I continued.
- Got the NCAE results and grabbed a 99+ on Reading Comprehension. My average on General Subjects was 98.

FEBUARY.
- He made my Valentine's day special.
- The fire started to extinguish itself.

MARCH.
- Got USTET results and passed.
- Last Prom night.
- Occupied by countless projects, and tiring graduation practices.
- Mom found out about our relationship. Ö

APRIL.
- Graduation rights.
- Bid goodbye to high school.
- Graduation ball. The boring graduation ball.
- My 16th Birthday.
- Got hooked at One Tree Hill marathons.

MAY.
- College requirements. Hello, hello college life.
- Dorm. Medical. STFAP. Enrollment. Centennial Freshman.

JUNE.
- Start of the First Semester.
- Met the new set of people whom I'm going to spend my new life with.

JULY.
- Loads of school works to do.
- Have a better connection with dorm mates.
- Decided to join an organization but deferred because of a certain circumstance.

AUGUST.
- School works. School works. And then, school works.
- Cza's birthday bash.

SEPTEMBER.
- LRP. More school works. Finals approaching.

OCTOBER.
- Finals week. Hell week, the hellest of all.
- End of the First Semester.
- First hang out with dorm mates' Cza, Elea, and Joyce. AYALA, baby.
- The first taste of Sembreak.

NOVEMBER.
- Back to school. New set of subjects, professors, and classmates.
- Tried out the organization I deferred before.. And finally, became a part of it.

DECEMBER.
- Faculty Follies. Had fun watching professors do crazy stuff.
- The first taste of Icebag (Elbi Pie).
- Christmas party with dorm mates. Super fun.
- Christmas party with Soc.
- Second Christmas with HIM.
- Our first anniversary.

Hm. Looking back, a lot actually happened in a little span of time. I didn't barely notice that the year is almost over. All in all, 2008 is one unforgettable year. Getting into college and experiencing all this stuff. I hope to have a better year on 2009.

Happy New Year everyone. (:

Christmas. A time for giving, A time for hope and love. A time to celebrate Christ's birth. A time to be happy.

Years ago, we stopped the usual decorating of our house, buying gifts for everyone, and the Noche Bunea, which actually gave me the impression of the 'less' Christmas spirit. In those years, I felt like the '-ber' months does not make a difference anymore. For one, our family encountered something about the beliefs of the holiday, and another is that we have difficulties on our financial situation. However, we are still able to get through those Christmas, wearing a smile on our faces.

This Christmas was not new at all. It was the usual visit from relatives on my mother's side, tiring preparations, and overflowing food. It was sad, having someone ignoring our undying efforts to prepare for Christmas. Even though there are a lot of things that are circling my head, I am still able to pick up myself and be able to go back to business, and actually enjoy things.

The essence of Christmas is not material things nor big amounts of money, but the happiness that you feel at that day. It makes me feel good whenever that 'someone' participates on Christmas related activities and does one's best to bond with us. I don't ask for material things, I don't ask for money.. The only thing I ask is that, to get back to our old habits, enjoying Christmas, and hearing that person say "MERRY CHRISTMAS" to us. Though it is really hard for me to enjoy things when it is not actually enjoyable, I still do my best, and try to have fun at this eventful day.

Life is never easy.. So as being happy. I hope you have a Merry Christmas. :)