I hate to say that this is a very late post, but it's better late than very late, or worse, never. :)
We all did a wonderful welcome-to-2013 celebration during the midnight of
January 1, 2013. We all had our ways of celebrating it, some did their first
night party of 2013 until the already saw the sun, some preferred to eat the
"medya noche", and some went to sleep early. But this is one thing that is
common to us, we don't know what is ahead of us this 2013.
I had the same curiousity last year when we welcomed it with my family. I was
really thinking of what 2012 is in store for me. And when the 2012 came to
close, so as my wonderful (and favorite) year.
Wait, favorite? Of course! I consider 2012 as my favorite year as of the
moment, because all lot of blessings came into my doors and opportunities in
between. And here, I listed some of my 2012 highlights.
1.) I joined a debate competition.
During the VUDC Break Night at VUDU. (Photo by Jen Hollanes) |
2.) Attended a fun student conference.
SLC Cebu Batch Group Pic. Find me in there :) (Photo by Ryan Ramasola) |
Leadership Conference (SLC). It was the very first Accenture SLC here in Cebu,
and like the other participants from 4 different Universities in Cebu, it was
an honor for me to be part of the pioneering batch of SLC graduates. We learned new leadership strategies from expert leaders of Accenture while having fun doing the activities at the Imperial Palace Waterpark Resort and Spa.
3.) I graduated from College.
My mentors for 5 years. |
leaps in my life. I graduated Bachelor of Science in Electronics Engineering at
Cebu Institute of Technology - University. It was a very memorable part of my
life, but nothing beats what my parents felt when I graduated. You see, I am
the youngest of the family, and when my graduation day came, I saw how proud my parents were when I already wore my toga.
4.) Went to Japan for FREE! (Biggest Achievement)
Sakura sakura! |
Filipino youths to be sent to Japan to be part of the Japan East-Asia Network
Exchange for Students and Youth Sectors (JENESYS). With the theme "Disaster
Management and Recovery Efforts", Together with my groupmates in Fukuoka Group, and with the other groups as well (Hokkaido, Kyoto and Osaka Group), we
experienced a 9-day stay in Japan to observe the recovery practices of Japan
after the Great East Japan Earthquake. In between the tour, we went to different shrines and temples, experienced living with a Japanese family, and met new Japanese friends during school and site visits. Apart from that, we also met our counterparts from Indonesia, Thailand, and other Southeast Asian countries. It was really a dream come true because I've been praying to visit Japan since I was highschool. And guess what? My Nihongo self-studying since 3rd year highschool really paid off, because I get to interact with Japanese people using their native language somehow.
5.) Became a Certified Engineer
ECE Oath-taking, the kick-off day that I became a certified Electronics Engineer! |
With these 5 top reasons, and other reasons which I, apparently can't stack in
just 1 post, I can say that 2012 was my lucky year. Yes, there were mishaps and
misfortunes that went into my life, but I am proud to say that I did conquer them, but at the same time, learn from my mistakes. Now that 2013 has just started, I am praying for more blessings, and more opportunities that will open its doors to me. My target for this year is to start travelling and to be a style blogger. So I hope this year is my kick-off year as a sojourner and as a
fashion blogger. :P