mashy’s blog

as i look back from all the things i’ve been doing this year, i realized i was completely a different person from what i was a few years back. year 2006 was a blast, really! i think this year is unforgettable for me. i’ve been going to places where i’ve never been to or went to the old places i dream of going to again. my airline mileage has been earning points this year because of frequent trips local and international. so frequent that i realized that i’m always out of manila every month. there was a time that i flew again after 2 weeks only. best part of it… the pictures, the memories, the experience, the fun and bonding with my family.
this year is also when i get to see the roots of my being, my parents. and my sis after so many years i’ve been longing to see them and be with them  again.  it was a dream come true and nothing in this world could make me trade off this wonderful time with them.
i was taken a back as i examine myself, i realized that i was totally different than before. i became stronger, independent and fun loving. i strived hard to deal with my patience. surprisingly, i now like to spend time alone with myself.( few years back, i’m not without a companion in shopping or in dining out coz i can’t go alone). but of course i still love going out with friends because there’s still that outgoing part of me. 
i just never outgrown being emotional, a drama queen. i also never outgrown being lost, i don’t have a sense of direction but i’m trying harder ok. then i thought, maybe that’ll be in my list of new year’s resolution…
happy new year to all!

once again, ’tis the season to be merry and generous. exchanging gifts, reuniting with the loveones, feasting and people start to line up in buffet tables at christmas parties as if diet is not a question at this time. well, i must say that we can still indulge. i have read that it’s ok to gain a little of 3 pounds for the holiday but no more than that in order to burn it faster and easier during a workout. sad to say, there’s a lot of parties to attend and weddings are ”in”, too so in my case, i should be religiously and faithfully working out in the gym to burn out all what i enjoyed eating this season. makes sense huh….
but of course, let’s not forget the main reason for this season. it’s not about gift giving, reunions and parties, it’s about the promise fulfilled by God to give us a savior - it’s Jesus Christ. so wherever you are, whatever  you do on christmas day, don’t forget to thank God for fulfilling His promise to us and that’s what i call a celebration! that’s what i call christmas… happy birthday Jesus!