2018 was a
big year - spiritually, personally and professionally. But honestly speaking, I
had fears at the beginning of that year. Lots of doubts and fears caved in.
There is so much to say about it as this has been a year of correction and
breakthroughs.
As an
annual look back, I wanted to share a few highlights here, and also
encourage you to reflect on the year, perhaps writing down some of the major
things so you can remember.
The
greatest change this year was my walk with God. I wrestled with God and
disobeyed Him a lot of times, but I was just so blessed that He still reached
out for me and extended his loving arms so I can be back into His presence. I
started my journey January of 2018 - unsure, nervous and a bit lost and it was
just around April when I really started attending a VG.
January -
1st Family Staycation + random dates. I have always been dreaming to have a day
or two of staycation with my family, and it happened this year. Using the
Famous Agents points, we've booked a room in Fairmont Makati.
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| Pool Time. 'twas raining, though. :) |
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| Dinner, before going back home. |
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| Dinner to celebrate my 3rd year in CWT. |
February - The love month! My 1st Hot Air balloon festival experience, a quick Baguio trip, few eat outs with friends + spontaneous dates.
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| Dust everywhere! |
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| Strawberry ice cream in Strawberry farm. How's that? :) |
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| Satinka naturals |
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| Dinner on Vday after the service. |
March - Bob and I, along with my college buddy went up North for the Holy Week. On the same month, we also attended my college friend's wedding in Tagaytay. This is also the month I started my diet plan hahaha, a difficult one as this is also the month full of catch up + eat outs. Who's foolin' who?
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| Anda, Pangasinan |
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| Morning walk at the beach. |
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| Sherlyn & Dexter's Wedding @ Casa De Corazon, Tagaytay |
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| Catch up sesh with Jackie |
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| Dinner with Pete @Gringo's |
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| Thank you, Qantas |
April - Joined Minkah's outreach ministry in collaboration with SuperBook and few eat outs! Come on! :) Minkah Ministries is a Christian NGO who helps underprivileged children by organizing a once a month outreach program to the street children of Barangay Valenzuela, Makati City. The ultimate aim of this group is to bring food that would help nourish the physical hunger at the same time spiritual hunger of the said children.
Yes, I tried so hard to be on a diet again hahaha! Please dont judge me!
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| Brgy. Carmona, Makati |
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| Filling Station |
May – Summer time,
but never had the chance to set my foot at the beach. Loser me! Had a few small
celebration at home and at the office.
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| Mother's day celebration |
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| VCS Kids |
June – Summer time is over
but I finally had the chance to go to
the beach for our annual team building! All of us were giddy and excited
despite the weather condition that time. It’s June and we all know that it’s a
rainy month! Anyway, God has blessed us with a nicer weather that day + lotsa
food and good company! Just before the month ends, my team also had our very 1st
strat planning/ overnight stay and of course a quick dinner date. :)
Trying so hard to learn Calligraphy.
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| Dinner time. |
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Go! Blue team!
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July
– Let’s get physical. A very active month indeed – weekly Zumba sesh, running clinic
and few badminton games and a complimentary staycation in Somerset. What made
this month memorable is the P&F.
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| Shake it 😂😂😂 |
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| Badminton tournament |
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| Free staycation @Somerset |
August – my bday month! Wohooo!
Back to back bday celebration + surprises, family staycation (Raffles Makati) and a lot of eat
out invites. I know, I know. It has been a busy month as well in
preparation for our much awaited Singles Retreat in Mt. Makiling. Finally met
our tribomates and had our puyatan nights.
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| Cheers to their 36th year! |
September – More puyatan nights
for our ‘cheering’, banner, table centerpiece, daily social media entries! Believe
me, it’s kinda exhausting but it’s very much rewarding. Gained few great
friends and had a fresh encounter with God! A month that gave me a better and
fresh perspective about relationships. The month that opened the door for new opportunity! Oh by the way, I also got my driver's license - finally!
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| The winning entry 👏👏 |
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| Bughaw's Blessing Booth :) |
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| Bughaw's Tribal Costume :) |
October
– Bob’s bday celebration – cooked for him and serenade him (just kidding),
played the ukulele as I sang the bday song! Yes, cheesy! Hahaha 💓💓
The last prayer and fasting of the year. God healed my aching shoulder and
back!
My VG also joined VMak's IDFF. I havent seen the final film though, but we pray that we're able to convey God's message, especially to those who are lost. This is also the month of eat outs (of course, what's new?!) Met my tribomates for our dinner slash awards night.
A week after, my friends and I
went to Intramuros, it was my 1st time to explore the walled city. I
think I’ve been there one time but my memory’s a blur.
By mid- October, another
wedding took place. Travelled to Lumban Laguna to be part of their union. Met
my old chums, who have their own kiddos already. They’re holding the baby’s
hand, while I’m holding my phone hahaha! Nice one.
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| Dinner + Awarding |
2018 ,
like I said, was amazingly full but it was a great year that I’ll look back on
fondly. Little did I know that there’s a lot of 1st times this year!
There’s a few lowlights but I opted not to focus on those experiences/emotions.
I’d rather share all the great things that happened to me, to give me the oomph
to continue and to inspire people.
I can’t
wrap this post without saying THANK YOU ! It would be awfully sad and
unrewarding if I didn’t have the pleasure of interacting with you as a reader
through my blog and IG. Though I have stayed quiet for quite some time, there
are some of you who’s sending me messages and well wishes. I’m grateful
to have such wonderful readers and I hope you know that I’m always thinking
about the content that would be beneficial, motivating, engaging, or
thought-provoking to read as there are so many blogs, so many Instagram
accounts, and so many other things demanding our attention daily. I’m so glad
you take the time to read and follow along, it means a lot! Thank you. May we
all have an amazing year ahead. Our breakthrough’s on its way!
💓💓💓
Ash
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