Someone just turned 23

Happy birthday to me!

Cheers everyone!

It's 1am and guess what

I'm blogging! Of all the things I need to do, I end up blogging. I actually have a class at 7am which I'm currently preparing for. An important meeting at 2pm, a deadline at 3pm another meeting at 4pm and a pitch on Wednesday to prepare for. How's that for a Tuesday?

I'm actually getting kinda sleepy and I was thinking of a way to keep me awake. There you go, I'd rather be blogging to keep my head sharp and far from being soup (sabaw). I got to reflect a bit since a lot of things are actually coming up this August. I bet most of us are anticipating the long weekend from August 27 to 30. OH YEAH.

But guess what, it'll be my birthday on the 15th! I'll be turning... *tenentenen*... 23!

Been a while since a blogged something not as shallow as a video or a picture found online. The thought of turning a year older suddenly flashed.

I asked myself, did I expect to be THIS busy/preoccupied at the age of 22? Sometimes, that youth inside me keep on ranting about how life is so stressful. But more often, I tell myself that I am so blessed to have reached this point. I'm not saying I've climbed the corporate ladder and all that shit. I'm just saying, this must really be a high time in my life. Having this full-time job that's both interesting and challenging is really a blessing. Add to that two part time teaching jobs at DLSU and UP. Now that's definitely from up above.

To be honest, it's not an easy thing to do. But I really wanted to teach. Not for the money. I'm not getting married any time soon any way. My dream to teach has been fulfilled even before I attempted to enroll for grad school.

This thing called life is just surreal. And I'm really thankful. Looking forward to my birthday leave to stop and reflect.

....and probably renew my license.

Cheers to life, career and hopefully love. :)

Yes, he's the little brother

Happy 11th birthday to you Luis! :)

on turning 22 :)

I have to admit, my parents leaving abroad right before my birthday made me feel a bit down. I'm not mad at them or anything. Maybe I just really got used to them laying things out for me on my birthday these past few years. Well I guess it comes with the fact that I already am working and they really don't need to worry about things like these anymore. Nevertheless, before bringing my mom to the airport, I hinted to her that I wanted to meet up with my friends that night. Apparently my brother luis was sick and needed some monitoring. My mom then told me to make my friends come over instead. Poof, instant dinner celebration at home :)

Well it was the usual dinner tambay on my birthday. I guess except for the rockband and the drinks+kwentuhan with Tina, Casey and Ian after everyone went home, my birthday was pretty typical. HAHA.

the oh-so-delicious gelato cake thanks to Ms. Fatima Han!

my college barkada - been celebrating with them for the past 3 years :)

(missing in action - Mikko and Mic)

my best friends Jin and John - been celebrating with them ever since I was a kid. kidding!

(missing in action because she's in Hong Kong - Marjee)

As always, I had a blast on my birthday. After all, I'm not all too particular about doing something extreme on my birthday. As long as I'm with my peeps, I'd be happy.

Thank you to everyone who remembered. Thank you Facebook for reminding everyone of my birthday and making me feel special. Dati kasi sa text ka mag-aabang ng greeting, ngayon sa facebook na lang. HAHA.

Now seriously, I'm just so thankful that I've been so blessed all my life. Heck, I have the best parents ever. Brothers to look out for. The best friends in the world. The best college friends in the world. A home to live in. Diplomas from the blue school which I'm ever so supportive of. A diploma and an award from the premier state university. A job in a multinational advertising agency. The best set of officemates. A boss who wants us to learn and become experts. A possible stint at teaching. And several more opportunities to grow.

Having the time of my life at 22. Just priceless. :)