the year that was...

The year 2006...

Let's see, I started the year in somewhat near depression because of extremely missing someone. 1&1 moved out of Bigfoot and we settled in the 2nd floor parking lot area of PIPC in IT Park. It was a good move, a new place, a fresh start, a reprieve from the memories of Bigfoot.

Sometime February till March was an attempt to learn German (with all the note-taking, downloading of audio stuff and posting cardboards of Proper German Pronunciation on my wall and ceiling). Valentines Day was shit, I was suppose to take calls all day since it was my rest day but I opted to sleep instead. Yup, no date, no flowers, no chocolates so I bought myself the biggest Hershey's Dark Chocolate Bar I could find and chomped away on it all by myself. Also, Tom left us.

March was blah, Gail and Veni and Tony resigned. Nikko's birthday was on the 21st but I didn't see him at all, no beer together, nothing. I was promoted to trainer but was still on a probationary stage or something. And Lea was born!!! One of the cutest babies ever!

April was a bit ok, we went to Bantayan: Kristine N., Aaron, Jimmy, Paul, Tony, Veni and I and I learned how to float! It was a blast. Also, I turned 24 and he forgot my birthday, hahaha... I started this blog. I had my second surprise party from my friends (the first one was with my high school friends, at Katrina's place some 4 years ago). I had a small get-together at my place: Somer was still with Joven, Tin-tin was still obsessing about Yman. And I was hospitalized for 4 days due to too much smoking (URTI – Upper Respiratory Track Infection). I had myself admitted all by myself and I discharged myself as well, it felt so grown up: being sick all by myself. Liza was promoted to Supervisor, Jimbo was promoted as IT Administrator.

By May, Ute left for Germany, I was officially a Communications Trainer, I think I joined the QI meeting for the first time that month. Elaine visited me for a month. We went to Moal Boal (my first time) through the Trans-central high-way (my first time as well). My pimples were horrible. We had our summer party and then I was depressed again due to extreme missing. I went home to Cagayan de Oro for 5 days, that was an escape. I bought my phone and snapped pictures of myself all day, everyday (now I hardly use the cam except when I need the light). Also, Degie and I designed the escalation procedure which was a headache.

June came and this time my pimples were really scaring the shitlights out of me. I don't remember much what happened around June, hmmm... I think I harassed Marisse endlessly by calling her and lamenting about my pimples. And the missing never left me really... I think this was the height of longing, everything just triggered an on-slaught of memories and ugh! And Tom left 1&1 which left Dionie crying.

July, let's see... Dianne's 21st birthday, I don't think I gave her anything, sorry D. Julius and Michelle and Kristine left for Dubai. A lot of birthday parties during this month: Michelle, Jimmy, Paul and Rowie and Veni. Um, he was finishing his thesis.

August, I started my no rice diet and enrolled myself in a gym and lost 10 lbs. Also, I finally went to a derma and had her fix my face, in fairness, the pimple growth was lessened, I wasn't as depressed. Office-wise, I made the Email Manual: How to Write Better Emails. I had so much fun with that project but the trainings were not as fun since it was on the night shift. He was starting his vacation so at least we were on the same time zone, in the same continent.

September, I met up with him after not seeing him for 1 year, 1 month and 2 days (yeah, I'm pathetic for keeping count!). I met up with high school friends in Manila, went to Vigan, Laoag, Baguio and Banaue.

By October we went to Samal Island, Talikud Island and then took a 12 hour non-aircon bus ride to Surigao then a 3 hour ferry ride to Siargao, and back to Cebu then Bantayan again over some weekend. He stayed in Cebu for 2 weeks before going back to his home planet. Sigh, the missing is awful but not as bad... well, sometimes, it's quite bearable but there are days when it stings my eyes but not as often as I thought it would occur. And Rowie resigned. And I stopped smoking because I found out I'm pregnant.

November we transferred to the new building, we're on the 8th floor and we have a beautiful view of the city, we can even see the sea! Jan left for Garmany. Bhuee resigned. Sai resigned. Rowie and Somer left for Dubai. Elaine turned 20. I first heard the baby's heartbeat.

December... made (still polishing) the English Manual on Grammar and Pronunciation and will start incorporating this to the new-hires on the first week of training, effective January 2, 2007. Imagine me teach English: tenses, subject-verb agreement, pronunciation, oh dear god... Had Christmas Eve lunch with the gang and then dinner with Nikko and Vanessa. Extremely looking forward to going home to Cagayan de Oro, my heart starts beating fast just thinking about being home... Also, I started talking to God again after the longest cold-shoulder treatment from me.

The year 2007...

Expecting:

A baby!

More work

More puking

More missing

More blessings

I still believe that the good things that happen to me happen because somehow, I deserve them; like a promotion for instance: I got promoted because I'm good with what I do. But there are a lot of other things that happen to me and I honestly don't know why since I don't really deserve them... Lucky bitch, maybe... But I'm more at peace thanking someone I know but have disregarded for the longest time... It's not something I want to advertise, I believe faith is a private connection between you and your God, however you perceive your God to be...

More reasons to be thankful for, yes, even for the most ordinary things because I have wonderful friends who look after my well-being, buy me fruits and cook me veggies (thanks Van!), buy me wicked things like chocolates and lets me hold an unlit cigarette just so (for props purposes)... hehe. Makes cucumber salad for me (thanks Candy!). One time Jimmy bought me Gatorade and I asked, “What's this for?” and he said, “To replenish what your body has lost,” (referring to all the puking) and I said, “Like my virginity?” and we all laughed for a good 10 minutes. And there's Gail and Tin-tin who entertain me to wits end with all the boy problems and what not... Family who always pray for my safety and remind me to eat during meal hours and drink my vitamins and milk... Nikko who provides me with sane conversations, Claudia and Tom who update their gallery to make me smile, hehehe, Marisse who sends me butt-cheek sms about missing me and all, sigh... Yup, there is a lot to be thankful for... And of course, there's this one guy who makes me smile all the time...

Maybe the glass is half-full after all... :)

Happy New Year Everyone! May it be more prosperous, filled with great friendships, work satisfaction, great love and lots of orgasms.

Let's all pray for world peace...