merry merry

This year just might be my merriest Christmas ever even if nothing extraordinary happened. When I think about it this might even be the most broke I've ever been for Christmas but I'm still smiling. Really? Yes! I may have spent my money buying gifts for the people I love and care about but it brings me joy to do so (even if it hurts the wallet). I don't know how to explain it but there just comes a great feeling in giving, especially when it's done wholeheartedly. I guess the saying "It's better to give than to receive" really is true.

Looking at how the year went, I just love how it turned out for many reasons. I don't think I've ever felt like this normal happy during Christmas for a long time. Well, aside from it being my Christmas break already, I'm through with one of my most crappy terms in school. You have no idea how much  I COULDN'T wait for the term end, I loathed it! And now that it's over, I'm very much looking forward to the next one. I don't know what's up with me but I'm just so excited for next year that I cannot wait for it to start! So much to look forward to. Next year will be a great year. I just know it. I can feel it.

This year I

- started a blog that I enjoy

- got a new dslr (my baby d90)
- explored beyond my orbit

- met new amazing friends (shout out to Lola P!)

- went to 2 new places (Japan & Guam)

- did stuff I've never done (shop in an ukay2x, ride a jeep alone, binondo adventure, etc.)
- other stuff I forgot

Next year I will

- secret

- secret

- secret

:)

Other reasons why I'm merry:

1. Got an early Christmas gift (Topman bag that I got to choose. Yey! New school bag for next term!)

2. Found really neat Ukay-Ukay stuff (3 branded tops at Php 200 each)

 L-R: DKNY, U2, Marks & Spencer
Here they are left to dry on the chairs after I "boiled" them.

3. Had an awesome Christmas get together last Tuesday (Dec. 15) with some really awesome friends.
Oh, Whistlestop and Distillery equals  :) and <3
Flavored beer FTW!
:D