I was tagged again by Dionne! Whaddayaknow? People might just be tagging me because I haven't been posting lately, haha.

Nahirapan ako dito. Trip down memory lane c”,)

20 years ago…

I still lived in Pilar Village, Las Pinas. Way south. I was already in Grade 1 even when I was just a 5 year old (with a body of a 7 year old) because I was accelerated to Prep from Nursery. Colegio San Agustin was a big school and I was classmates with RR Herrera (a child star before, remember him?) I used to crush him a lot to the point of making kurot his cheeks and he cried. I only had one best friend named Hanah because I was a burly, autistic kid. My younger sister, Abbie, was also diagnosed with leukemia but I wasn't aware that it was that bad that time, I didn't understand the falling hair and the bleeding gums and the incessant crying. All I understood was she was so noisy and that she was getting ugly. (HA! She got better, actually. It was a miracle.)

15 years ago…

We moved up north - to Novaliches. I was studying in St. James and was the teacher's pet of everybody. I was good at class, had excellent handwriting and had quality leadership skills. Among people my age, I was a bully, bossy tyrant who actually chased boys down school halls. This was also the first time I received a love letter from a boy. He was a classmate on 2nd grade and he had my adviser deliver it to me! I was mortified. I corrected his grammar errors in red ink and delivered it myself to him in front of his class. I was a lady in dire need of public relations skills.

10 years ago…

I grew up into a well-mannered lady (Naks, kunwari). I won a title in a beauty contest, was Prom Queen, had a boyfriend - Edil. First kiss, first date…yada yada. I formed lifelong friendships with girls I still keep in touch with up to now and have broken away from ones who just hindered my growth. During these times my relationship with my mother was strained because I was the first dalaga in the family and she was still stuck in the 60s.

5 years ago…

Life took an unexpected, crazy turn which actually turned into a blessing in disguise. I was in the graduating class in Med Tech when I got knocked up. More, I refused to get married and decided to live with my parents. Edil stayed. From a carefree life, I learned to wash dishes, do laundry, iron clothes, be a Mom. It was worth it. People actually have the impression that I could have been more if I didnt have Matthew but what they dont get is that I would not have this passion, this direction and this discpline if I hadnt had him. Sure, my life would be one for the books - career wise, money wise, ideally. But would I have this character? Hell no! In retrospect, I think I would not even have ended up with Edil which would be the second biggest mistake next to not having Matthew.

3 years ago..

I graduated college (Medical Technology) in UST in April and passed the boards in September. An offer to take up Medical School came in provided I don't get married but I declined. I wanted to have my family in order at that time. By October, I was enrolled in Nursing. Relationship with Edil was on the rocks.

Last year…

OH MY! The time of my life, so far! I got the love of my life back (after a one year separation), graduated Nursing, passed the board exams, all the time having a full-time workload. I still had weight issues I have never solved though, hahaha! Oh, I also got civilly wed.

This year..

The milestone of this year, is by far, getting married and more importantly, having the wedding of my dreams. Most importantly, marrying the man I love. We still have 4 months to go so I think I would plenty of more milestones lalo na't Im married and all! *Wink Wink*

Yesterday…

Got to work after a five-day leave (in which I will be on leave tomorrow again, hehehe). Went to SM twice. Matthew got perfect scores on all of his tests, mana sa ina c”,)

Last night…

Was working while surfing to the max (we have dial up at home). Had venti Caramel Frappucino.

Today…

Slept from 9AM to 6PM because of the good bed weather. Made koolitan with my son.

Tomorrow…

Will be on leave. Will go to OB and pay bank bills.

Next year…

Complete all foreign tests in Nursing ($$$ and racking my brain cells again)….and something that deserves another post when confirmed

5-10 years from now…

Hopefully in another country, financially stable, done with having kids, 3 boys and a girl perhaps, healthy, at peace

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