The year that was..

So, ok. I had intentionally not written on this thing for exactly a year and 2 days. I have no excuse for it except I got too lazy to keep it up (no sense pretending that I got busy since no one would believe me). I also figured, heck I don’t even know if someone would be too lifeless to actually read the stuff I write in here. The 890 hits on the counter on the right may even be just me, visiting the page again and again. Haha.

And so, I talked to my friend Tuni the other day, and he showed me his read: updated blog page, and tried to convince me to update mine. Here’s how our chat went:

ton_zap: nagbasa ako ng blog mo
ton_zap: ung mga past post mo
ton_zap: tawa ako ng tawa
nes: baket?
ton_zap: ung room renovation
ton_zap: 3 taon na ata un
nes: oo nga e
nes: susko
nes: mgrecommend n kyo ng karpintero
ton_zap: hahahhaa
ton_zap: wla pa rin ba
ton_zap: magupdate ka na ng blog mo
nes: tinatamad ako..
ton_zap: wahahhaa

Another reason I didn’t write in this for long. After years of raving about and new year’s resolution after new year's resolution on getting my room fixed, I still haven’t come around to getting it done. So, up to now it is still in number one on my things to do list. When I finally come around to getting it done, the before and after pics of my room would be in here.

I’m back to updating this for reason number 1: I miss writing stuffs with the only subject revolving to me, and me only. 2: I don’t care if nobody is reading this, at least I can read it in the future and have something to remind me of the important things from my past. 3: And in case somebody DOES read this, at least they would get to know a little something about me.

2006 eh? So what has happened.. The year started off with me celebrating our (Ian and mine of course) anniversary alone because he was in Taiwan for a month. I’d just try to summarize everything in pictures for you guys (or for you, future me).

This was taken January 20, 2006 at Inggo's house during his birthday. I think I was at my thinnest in years.

This was with my K friends, February @ Gerry's Grill. One of the rare eat-out's we're almost complete.

Came March and we were off to Puerto Galera again for our summer outing. This time there were more of us plus more days on the beach this time was much much much more fun! Hmmm.. Wonder where are we off to this time..

After this shot was taken, my cam fell off and got her first bruises, I rode the banana boat and fell off myself thinking about the cam. (Mind you, I fell off, alone and had to be rescued by a lifeguard because the stupid banana boatman didn't hear my friends screaming that I fell off) .

Next stop was to Punta Fuego, our comapny outing. The place was GORGEOUS. Even the comfort rooms are picture background material :P We were lucky to have the place for our outing. Only thing is I was too bangag that time because I was from the previous night's shift, hence not much pics for me because I was just sleeping the whole time.

Ian and I also went to Baguio over the summer for four days but my pictures got lost somewhere :( I'll update this as soon as I find them. (Hopefully)

This was our Indian-inspired picture taken May 2006, especially for Jyoti. she was leaving for the US.

June was a chaotic time as far as I can remember. We were housing 10 family balikbayan's or so for my Ate Cathy's wedding. When you put too much people in such a little space, plus the Pinas heat and some unresolved family issues expect more and more bickerings everyday. But all's good, when I look back I just think of how fun it was to finally meet some of my cousins I never saw before. Like Nic here in the picture (middle). Of course with all the balikbayans expect June to be very hectic. There's a party somewhere every night (translate: inuman ng mga Tito), malls and other tourist destination every day, a wedding, and a very special surprise 80th birthday party for my Lola. I get goosebumps everytime I remember her face when she walked to that hotel ballroom, 50 or so people holding candles in the dark room then shouting surprise! when she entered. It was really something.

We were there at Araneta July 2006, when Purefoods won the 2006 All Filipino Cup. Or whatever. Im not sure of the title. :P Ian is such a big fan but I dont really care too much about Basketball. Must be one of those times he wished he was with somebody else (meaning more people not somebody else, girlfriend!) to watch the sweet victory of his beloved team.

Awwww. O di ba ang sweet. Pair watches for me and Ian.

My sisters got obsessed with watching Eastwood concerts. There's one almost every week. Aside from they're free, you'd get to see your favorite local bands perform super upclose. One time Bamboo, got off the stage and walked thru the audience, unfortunately, my cam's battery was already down so I got no picture of him in front of me. All I got from the event was the memory of the sweat on one of his arm, as I gripped it and said "Bamboo.."

I got to meet up with Lanie and Jama come August 26 (Lanie's birthday) after all these years. We just went grocery shopping and ate in Mega Mall.

September was ofcourse Ian and my birthday month. Sometimes I feel we should have our birthdays in separate months. Since our birthdays are only days apart, it 's like we just exchange gifts as same with Christmas'es and Anniversaries instead of really making the celebrant feel it's his/her time of the year.

I got a very nice blessing came November. I was sent by the company abroad for the very first time. It's my first time to leave the country on my own and it was really nice getting to immerse yourself into other cultures, learn a little on what it's like to live in another setting for a while. I was really impressed on how clean Taiwan is. But, it could be just because I'm from the Phil, any country would be a cleaner country. Plus the people are so disciplined. You could never hail a bus from anywhere else except the stops. Even if it means the stop is a 15 minute walk from where you are. Getting my first taste of travel made me want to do it more.

I only stayed there for 10 days but I made sure that I would make the most of my short stay. I went out every night after work and on the wekend, my friend James took me around the popular places in Taiwan.

Last year, Christmas 2005, we went to a Home for the Aged in Bulacan as our outreach activity. This year we decided to donate to our kababayans who were hit by Reming in Bohol.

An artista sighting. wahehehe

And it was December once again, the time for parties, parties and more parties. Our comapny Christmas Party was held at Speedzone, The Fort. If last year 's theme was formal, this year was all about rugged, F150 racing looks. =)

Of course, we also have our Christmas Party which is gearing to be an annual thing. Ang saya saya. :D

Hence, the year that was 2006. With all the things that happened: people leaving for good (Chad and Caitlin, and Jyoti), vacations and tons of works, getting thin then getting back to being fat (probably 3x to my weight before I started gym), new gadgets and new gastos-es, I'm still happy on how it turned out to be. Im far above lucky to still have my work, firends, family, and Ian.