2010 for me is a bit of a rough, bittersweet year ‘coz a lot of thing happen in my life; I’ve had the best and yet the worst job, bits of ups and lots of downs, and over-the-edge decisions made. But all in all it is a blessed year with full of lessons learned and God has always been with me with every single step that I took. (although there are some steps that I took on my own rather than let Him guide me through).
As the old cliche’ goes, past is past and we’ve got to move on to the next chapter.
2011 started just right for me and just after the first two Sundays of 2011 it already felt like I’ve gone through the first quarter of this year.
I started the new year with my mom’s birthday celebration on New Year’s Eve (that’s right, my mom was born january first) and slept the whole day of the first day of the year. The first Sunday was great because I was asked to preach at Brush Creek Baptist Church in Valenzuela City and it was the first time for me to have a speaker’s stint outside Anchor Baptist Church. The members of their church were very receptive and by God’s grace and wisdom it was a very great experience. Whether if it would be the start for me as speaker remains on God’s calling and plan for my life and I’m still seeking His will for that part of my life.
Two days after and our mini High School Reunion was held which was organized by yours truly and colleague Francis Sanchez. It was great to see everyone after almost a decade after graduation! I missed those good old days and the nostalgic feeling still lingers on me until now making me feel older for my age. I want to thank the Nulud twins, Gearmaine and Gerol for being the major sponsor of our reunion and for making the event possible, and for giving me the idea of working in Norway too!
The next day was my bestfriend Raymond’s niece’ Dedication Day! Another inaanak added on my list which again gave me the thought that I’m getting older and making me realize that I should be getting a job sooner than later (aw, snap)! After that I went straight to our church’ Prayer Meeting evening service and that cool of the night just gave me the feeling that I hate, having a fever!
And so I’ve spent the rest of the week suffering from fever and shakey body (man, I really hate it when I’m sick) and drinking kalamansi juice instead of my daily dose of coffee and taking in John Llyod Cruz’ famous paracetamol Biogesic (pano, ingat!) and just lurking around the house. And much worse is that I have no internet connection! So much of being stuck at home, ei?
At least I’m feeling better now and I was able yo go to church this past Sunday.
And if the first week wiil be the preview of my 2011, all I can say is “wow ha!”
OVERTIME: Just a piece of advice especially to those who do this lame “new year resolution list” stuff; don’t just list the things you want to forget about and change in the coming year. Why don’t you just list goals that you should accomplish instead just like what my friend Inah Tomelden did?
Me? I don’t make this list even when I was young, because if something will happen to you, if God forbids it will happen! Making lists will only bring some worries and false guilt. I just pray for my Lord’s guidance and wisdom and claim the victory through His promises and I know everything will be fine. Just always be thankful and always seek on things above (Colossians 3:1).
A merry and blessed year ahead of us all!
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