Every year-end, it’s either we post blogs, photos or greetings about the upcoming year. It’s not that I wanna keep the tradition, it’s just there are lots to be thankful for and I got somethin to share for those who care :p

2011 gave me the most unpredictable story ever. It made my life full of unexpected twists and revelations, as well as the offering of blessings I never even thought I would have.

I graduated with a mixture of sadness, excitement and gratefulness. To graduate (esp. with you-know-what-my-Pop-always-dreamed-of) was made me real thankful coz I passed all the hardships not just in the academic part of school but all the other aspects of it. I found out who sticks forever, who had their masks removed and everything I have to know. I learned a lot from this university, not just with the knowledge they shared but as well as the wisdom they formed. Everything seemed perfect, coz my mom’s home and all, until I realize that the one who was most excited for that day was gone… (silence)

I was excited to enter the real world. I never thought I will be in a field I told myself I will NEVER get into. I had through a lot of interviews, had some offers, but I wasn’t happy about them. I don’t know what I was looking for until this blessing came. To my surprise, I loved the job and the family I was with. I learned that this isn’t really an occupation but more of a passion to serve your family. I was lucky to have my students, co-teachers and superiors. I gained a lot of family not just inside school but also wherever my feet brings me.

But then again, there are no perfect stories. I was tested. I stumbled. I got confused. I lost some good friends but the real ones remained. I saw what the “real” world looks like. I cared a lot. I was hurt. Then, I realized, I was human. I am thankful that those were parts of my life coz it made me see what life is. It made me open my eyes and heart. It made me cling to Him and see that no matter what these are throwing at me, they shouldn’t let me fall. These are parts of my story, without them, I might be spoiled and not learn at all. This is made me have the best relationship with Him. And this is priceless!

And you know what happened after? Everything went perfect. :) Wanna know the secret? Him. :)

I am just thankful for EVERYONE I met this year, swear God knows how happy I am to have you all in my life. From new found friends, to friends I lost, to all the bitter (alsnjnauwhanhgjops no, you insert noun here loool), to my workmates, my families (my fam, his fam, relatives, Ansha, CvSU etc), to my students (all of em), to my lil kiddie friends, cotf, everyoneee, including YOU :) 2011 wouldn’t be complete without you and I can’t wait for 2012! :) Time to let go of all the (insert all aches here lol), close my eyes, breathe and live a new life! :) A brand new life but the same old Rain(but since I aint perfect, there will be some modifications nyehehe) you can either let be with your journey or just forget ;)

Also, I am also sorry for the pain, for my kulit (lol), and I dunno, for whatever it is that might have hurt you, if there’s one…two…three…four chos! (I dont wanna be serious na. hehe My writing self has gone somewhere)

Let’s not hate, let’s appreciate! :D

2012. Lez rock this year!