Looking back at the year that was, I’d say there were a few events worth remembering. So before all those TV networks compete for airtime to show their year-ender specials, I already have come up with a list of all the happenings and the non-happenings, the shakers and the breakers and; the life-changing stories of 2011 that somehow, I must admit, in one way or another, touched my heart. And P.S. this is in no order, whatsoever.
I. Angel’s Birth
Nothing can ever compare to the smile of a newly born baby. It’s the only zero percent chemical, non-carbonated, less-fattening, and anti-oxidant stress reliever ever created. My nephew was brought to us in such a perfect timing that everyone in the family are completely prepared and capable to handle such bundle of joy. Loving a baby is unrequited. You just love and you don’t expect anything in return. Which all adult relationships tend to lack in the area.
II. Escape to Puerto
Have you heard a joke but you couldn’t remember because you are just laughing so hard trying to at least recall it? That’s how I can recap this one helluva summer getaway. My friends and I were just like little kids playing in a big bathtub. Everything we do is just for fun. Everywhere we look, we find the funniest pranks. Sure the 3 day-2 night vacation ended, but the bond just got stronger. I may have separation anxiety, but this one is for keeps.
III. 365 days of Timeline
They say people change. Well, those people do not belong in my clique. ‘Cause we stay. No matter how difficult the odds are. This year is not all about me, but also to all those gossip-worthy friends I have. Dex gave an ultimatum to X. When X didn’t follow the rule, Dex put a period on their on-off relationship. Now, he is officially in a his-and-his matchy-matchy spoon and fork-ship. BF stayed in Middle East amidst all the war. Even though Benet got scared, he fought for their long-time commitment. He stayed faithful. And because of that, he now has a BB phone. Kirk finally found his One. But not after a lot of crying games. His hopes didn’t fail him. As for Vivas, he returned to us, location-wise. And oh, before I forget, he got devirginized. Ain’t all that deserve a cheers?!
IV. High-est Party
December has always been special to my heart. With my father working overseas, I always look forward to this month only because it means reunion. That has been my thinking since childhood. My birthday falling on the same season is just an icing on top of the most fabulous cake. There are no mixed reviews. Everyone agrees that this was the party of the year. I was put on the party pedestal. That I definitely set the bar so high in terms of celebrating birthdays. And that for me, is the biggest compliment.
V. Riding in roller-coaster-cars with Boys
The roller coaster of first dates, the time I spent making myself look hot in chatrooms and, the draining process of selections all in the hope that you might find the love of your life. It is tiring, mind you. I tried to go down the road of cliche’ness and flirted, had coffee, saw a movie. Also, I boldly went to the daring and had sex for the sake of sex only. But none of these placed me to the front row of happily ever after. I was left by the ride, almost have thrown up, but very much alive. Some were born to be a good lover. And a few, myself included, were probably born to be a good other... than a lover.
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“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.” Charles Dickens hit it right in every aspect of the word. The year’s events will surely be remembered, but not the heaven that it brought to me. Heaven is being with family and friends who act like family. I may not be riding in a loveboat anytime soon, I’m sure I’ll be fine. I’m in a relationship with myself for 28 years, for Christ’s sake! And I will not dare cheat on it for anything.
