Tag Archives: 2012

Over the Holidays: A Photodiary

Christmas is not a time nor a season, but a state of mind. To cherish peace and goodwill is to have the real spirit of Christmas. It is also a day of meaning and traditions, a special day spent in the warm circle of family and friends. I spend Christmas and New Year at home for the last 22 years and I wouldn’t trade it for anything fancy. There is just something really magical about our isla. (Not that it is wickedly magical. HAHA!) Coming home even just for a couple of days is JOY! As they say, there’s nothing like staying at home for real comfort :)

Here are some snapshots of what went through over my one-week holiday at home. Its not that much since I basically spent more hours in bed. haha!

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Chapter One: A Clean Slate

January 1, 2012. And i’m tired of all the drama.

The first day of a new year. It should be a fresh start, a clean slate. But it feels different. ODD. The ugly truth is that I don’t really know what I want yet. I keep reminding myself everyday that I’m beyond blessed -i have my friends, my family, a job and a soon-to-be-masters-degree.. And that I should just be happy! But there is this warm feeling that goes around my chest and change my mood into a whole other direction. Yes i know, there are things that I have to do this year: rethink, improve and pray.

There is no Backspace of Refresh button in life. But that’s my favourite part about New Years. Not the fireworks. Not the Parties. Not the broadcasted celebrations on tv. The truly great part about welcoming the New Year is that you look back and say goodbye to the year that has just past; to your mistakes and regrets. And most importantly, you look forward to the next 365 days— welcoming in a positive attitude; looking at the new opportunities that will come your way, and gaining hope that something good will come, given that you work for it: your fresh start… a “clean slate”.

The night is young and I have three hours until January 1 ends. And I intend to spend the most of it with my family. Yes, tonight the four of us are sleeping together in a single bed! Tomorrow my little bro and mom will travel back to the city. Work and school awaits me.

But, bring it on! Cheers to the upcoming year of new beginnings!

whatever and wherever life takes me ★

-xoxo

Jem

Cheers to the New Year!! ツ

Years pass but memories would last forever. 2011 had been a jumpy roller coaster ride for me. I’m not a fan of being an adult, living & deciding on my own, but that just how it goes. We can cry all we want for all the bad things that happened this year… but the truth is, life goes on and we all need to move on some day, so stop whining about “how bad 2011 was” or how soon you want to leave this year behind. Life’s about taking it day by day and it couldn’t be that bad 365 days, 24 hours could it? :)  Time moves so fast and things change so rapidly and it’s beginning to make my head spin; In a good sort of way. :) And as we end this year, I would like to send all my greetings and gratitude to everyone who made each day of my 2011 special!

Let’s all welcome 2012 with a loud bang!

-xoxo

Jem