this has probably been the most interesting I had yet. in 4 words the "best and worst year".
A lot has happened, changed, abolished and renewed. Last year's post was composed during my humdrum Dec 31 in the hospital moment and this year its all about home.
How did it start? come to think of it, I can't remember what happened in the first quarter of 2009. my sister got her first permanent job in The Medical City.
personally,nothing really significant except for finally quitting my crappy job and finally taking the plunge which my mom has so adamantly demanded. I honestly didn't think I would pass it. but God definitely moves in mysterious ways. and when it's His will, there is absolutely no way for us to defy His plan. so slacking didn't really help me achieve what I wanted. (jan-mar 2009)
The start of the quarter was the start of recognizing the religious me. It was the first time i helped out with the summer catechism due to lack of manpower my mom's team had.
I guess this was around the time I got a very important call, went for the interview, and finally "reviewed" for a series of exams [which by the way, doesn't seem to have an end to it.]
Panic was definitely a theme this quarter because the English proficiency test date was announced two weeks before the actual exam. but then again, blessings nonstop [9-9-7.5-7-8]. Around this time, very odd twist came in the form of a dvd. during one gateway trip before Bernice left for Davao, she handed me the key to what became an addiction. (apr-jun 2009)
The addiction spread like a virus in my brain. BOF turned into BL
turned into LSG turned into 1N2D turned into KHD, EJW, LSuG, KimC and of course my favorite MCM. 1n2d!!!
i would literally have no sleep just to download and watch episodes of this hilarious variety show. up to this date, i can't stop smiling when i think about the classic comedic acts these 6members have done. On a more serious note, the review classes went on full blast when the IELTS task was done. had much much fun with these people! Sunday was definitely something to look forward to.
What was more significant in this quarter, was that right smack in the middle of it, was my turning to a legal for everything age. woot woot. gambling here i come! haha. spent this year's birthday with 1n2d in a very peaceful ambiance and topped it off with a simple gathering with my cousins, Fr Gerry, and the cake I baked [just had to say it].
This quarter ended with yet another major exam that would determine my schedule for the homestretch of the year.
But then, when September was about to end, something devastating happened. Ondoy happened [sep26, 2009]. The wrath of mother nature that has washed up our house has not only left us financially confused but also made us mentally torn, emotionally wounded and physically weak.
bern: may class nmn kmi. di na nila mahalata unkL Ordoña (9/26/2009 8:42:08 AM): kainis. super baha dito
bern : tlga?
kL Ordoña : as in papasok na sa bahay.as in nasa doorstep
bern : init dito!! wlang ulan
kL Ordoña (9/26/2009 9:03:32 AM): malaro nga to
bern: haha. may bago ka ng game! g2g na. log in ka na sa fb ko. haha
bern : bye! see you tom!
kL Ordoña (9/26/2009 9:07:55 AM): ok cge ako bahala sa barn buddy mo
bern (9/26/2009 9:08:40 AM): kung gsto mo mgtanim ka kpg last harvest na ung natira. thanks
kL Ordoña (9/26/2009 9:11:10 AM): nku di ko nagets..ahhahaha...haharvest ko naalng..
then the turmoil SUDDENLY happened. we all evacuated the house by 9:30am (jul-sep 2009)
It was indeed a moment of many firsts. First time to evacuate our beloved house, first time to deal with the flood alone (alone=no parents), first time to fear for my life, first time to worry about my mom who was miles away from us, first time to be scared of the dark because it felt like the black hole was just eating us up. I couldn't eat right, sleep right, think right.
The catastrophic event just left us speechless, homeless for more than a month [kudos to tita yang and sam for letting us live with them]. Long story short, nothing but our house's foundation was left. but what's worse was the trauma attached to the event. but something peculiar had happened to me. my ice cold heart had just turned into a more stoic rock if it were possible. not only that, my head seems to be floating, wandering into a better place. which probably is the logic behind my monotone blog right now. there are no feelings. no excitement, no nervousness, I don't know what has struck me but it seems that this physique is better than my previous facades. I've never felt so dazed or been in a trance for this long. Two things good that came out of this experience: i've never been so appreciative of hot food and more bonding time with Sammy.
November was a better month. thing is, this flood will never be erased from memories. On a lighter note, this was when I just had a deep appreciation for my friends who were concerned. Kpop was also added to my list around this time. Starking had a whole different effect on me. suju, after school, 2pm, bigbang -- taeyang (yehess monik, favorite!).
there is an 85% chance i'd laugh at this after 10years but what the hell, they're really entertaining people. i know i know it's not me to fangirl or go boycrazy with these people. but heck, all of them seem to be extremely talented.
December came and i felt like the bad episode of clean house (starring our house) has finally ended... but then we still have to take off our blindfolds to open our eyes. (you'll get it if you watch the show.) It is the most un-christmas a christmas could get. no decorations, no lavish dinners, no anything. to top this season off, i actually have church duty [not much of a burden though] and to study on christmas and new year.
what a way to end this year. (oct-dec)
before i end this post, i would like to thank a bunch of people. feeling ko awards show to. but seriously, they made my mundane life a tad exciting. all the new found friends in the church (ICP-VVEV), clutario family for their hospitality, my family and of course my trusted friends: DIMPLES (si manghahawang spoiler and for our everyday conversations about everything and anything), BERNICE (sun-mate! ah yess, you may be in davao but you're still one hell of a friend), MONIK (ym, come back here! or should i go there? january is catching up time. =)), CAEG (loyal tayo sa pagiging loner. and pagiging bangag. and sa paguusap parin sa ym kahit naiwanan na.), TRILLA and GERLIE (thanks sa load nung ondoy, big help un) GRACE (seatmate, we need to see each other!) ATE VYR (for all the tips, and putting up with me and my stupid litany of questions) and of course KATH ZABAT.
and to EVERYone who hooked up (literally like 9 new couples in just 2 weeks, cupid's supply of arrows must be depleted.) may you continue to be in that kilig stage for as long as you live. or at least as long as you want it to be.
if last year was all about new experiences, this year was definitely about finding and learning more about myself. although up to this date, it still feels like I'm still in a hallow, bottomless pit still unaccomplished. but next year, hopefully will be the year of life-changing trips and exams, twists and turns, hoops and loops and hopefully, emotions too.
HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERY ONE!
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