Tuesday, December 23, 2008

2008 Retrospect (Part 1)

As 2008 comes to a close, I thought of the many experiences I had. Many were very nice and some were not so nice. Here is a recap of some 2008 events and discoveries.


GOOD-BYES
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On February 14, Pastor Kevin Alamag and his wife were killed in Commonwealth Ave by a rushing Nova bus. I did not expect that I would be affected by this because we were not close. I wish that we had more time to talk because our only encounter (thru text) was a real blessing. They left their two children behind.

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In April, my closest cousin passed away due to complications. She had brain tumor. (refer to "Dear Cara" entry). She was 20.


DISCOVERIES
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Some time in February I was searching for the video of Sara Bareilles' "Love Song" in YouTube. When the search results were displayed, I saw this headshot with this pretty girl in it. The title is "Singing Love Song". Boy I've been her fan ever since because not only is she talented, I also find her veeeerrrryyyy prrrreeeeeetttyyyy. Her name is Alyssa Bernal. She's one of my best discoveries this year. Search for hchsknights08 in YouTube and fall in love with her voice. It's her 19th birthday on December 22. She never fails to make me smile everytime I watch her videos. I wish I met her when I went to the States last July. She's a recording artist now. Hope that she does not forget me-- she posted a comment on my one of my posts. She told me "I like you. You're knowledgeable :)". I still keep that message in my email. :)

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I discovered that it is exciting to drink a little alcohol during flight. It calms the body. On my flight to the States I drank beer. On the flight back I drank champagne. :)









BLESSINGS
I have so many things to thank for this year.

My Family











Sorry I can't find other pictures





My Friends
Office Friends!!


High School Friends!
















And College Friends! (no photo available)



My US Trip (July 16-August 8, 2008)
Burning Hearts Genesis Growth
GCF Ushering Ministry
Pastor Eph Pascual and Venus


MY BASKETBALL TEAMS
University of Santo Tomas Growling Tigers



Los Angeles Clippers



San Miguel Beermen



That's all for now. Can't think of anything else to write anymore. Be back with part 2. :)

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