Wow, that was quick 2015. First of all, I sincerely apologize for being inactive for the last three months. There were just a lot of things going on plus the shitty connection in the Philippines made me lost interest. I should’ve posted about how my Christmas went but for some reasons, my drafts weren’t saved.

Anyway, before everybody gets too busy with tonight’s festivities, here’s a 365 days worth of stories, learning, achievements and everything else in bullets:

• One of my best friends gave birth to my fourth goddaughter, babies are blessings. Nothing could change that.
  
• I celebrated my first year work anniversary! Having a job with amazing peers makes it easier despite all the pressure, stress, and everything else in between is amazing!
  
• New friends at work. There were a lot of new hires this year and I could say I like most of them. (ehem! especially the one shown on one of the polaroid photos) they’re all amazing. They made me forget all the shitty things that happened this year.
• I turned 24! Although there was a bit of fucked yup twist and turn of event, I still managed to get through it with a smile on my face. Regardless of how nasty that plot twist was, the important thing is I got through it.
• I finally moved on from my iPhone 4!!! It took me awhile but I realized that I deserved a reward from working my ass off.
• My best friend got married! There’s still a different celebration here in Manila on July this coming year but still she left the single ladies club this December so this is definitely a plus on my 2015 bullets.
• The PHILIPPINES freaking won in this year’s Miss Universe!!!! The most beautiful lady in the Universe is a freaking Filipino!!! Congratulations, Queen Pia! The crown looks good on you.
• I moved from Operations to Technology recruitment. It’s quite challenging but you know me. Fight, aja!
• Proactive team won the KPOP Dance Battle during our Christmas Party!!!

I’ve decided to only share all the good stuff. For me, I should stop dwelling on the bad things. I’ve stumbled upon a quote on Twitter and it says, “it’s only a bad day, not a bad life”. I wouldn’t deny that there were more bad days than good ones this year but still I’m very much thankful for every tiny blessings that my family and I have received. The tears I’ve shed this year has changed me to become the stronger and wiser woman that I am now.

So here’s a toast to everyone that I’ve loved and lost, to the one who calls me his “TOTGA the one that got away”, to everyone I met along the way, to my baby puppy Micko who is now in dog heaven, to all them ladies who stabbed my back and all my ladies who stood by me, to my crush who I met after a bad break up and is still making me smile wuvyou mylabs hahaha, and to everyone else who matters. I LOVE YOU. From the bottom of my heart, I’m grateful to have you all in my life. Cheers to a new year!!!

XO,

Riri