| Mar. 24th, 2008 @ 06:19 pm The Year That Was! |
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My post new year entry... I'm sorry for the delay. Been so busy. I'll promise to update as often as I can starting next month.
Next post... my summer trip! Til then everyone!
The Year That Was!
Happy New Year!!! I know that the entry is late but who cares?! I’ll post it anyway.
God! I couldn’t believe that another year has passed! It’s been a one hell of a roller coaster ride with all of the things happened to me during 2007! I’m having mixed emotions right now looking back at the year that was. There were so many things that happened and allow me to highlight the biggest & brightest and of course how can we miss the worse of the worst that happened to us! Well, for me at least…
HONG KONG TRIP
I started my year by getting out of the country to taste the savor of my own hardwork and success. It was my first trip abroad and I remember that I was so ecstatic! I managed to hit 130% of my target at that time and going to Hong Kong was my incentive. I took away Hong Kong by storm literally… From Calvin Klein, Esprit, Samuel & Kevin, Zara, Bossini, Nike, U2, Armani… it was a dream come true! I bought so many stuff that I’m actually worried already that I might go over baggage! Thank God I didn’t! Of course! Aside from shopping, I also strolled in the streets of Hong Kong, went to Disneyland and had my usual night outs! It was one of the most memorable experiences that I will never forget! I promised myself that I will go back there when there’s a chance!
PUERTO GALERA TRIP
As my yearly summer getaway, me and my friends went to Puerto Galera! As expected, it was 4 days & 3 nights of fun, fun and fun! It was the close to a perfect trip with the golden sun, white sand, cool beach and of course how could I miss those hot gorgeous guys everywhere I look! I swear! They all come in different shapes and sizes! It was very difficult to get track of them! And as always… I managed to get to know some of them… Everything stayed in the island though…
BIRTHDAY BASH
This year also marked my 25th birthday. I couldn’t deny the fact that I’m actually getting old! I didn’t enjoy that much because I have to cancel my birthday celebration at that time because it was the heat of the election. Though my blow party in Government was attended by officemates and some of my friends.
SINGAPORE TRIP
By July, I decided to go to Singapore and joined in our regional meeting. It was a wonderful experience as well. I saw my ex-officemate Mhel who is currently working in one of the biggest hotel, my fellow Pinoypride friends who are based there as well. I went to bars, shops and did a lot of sightseeing. I also bought my very own IPod! But this trip has also lots of pains in store because it resulted to numerous issues in the office. Jayjay was out of the country at this time as well that’s why it’s really hard for me to cope up with the situation. But I managed to survive it and I’m glad that it was over!
FAMILY MATTERS
The main highlight of the year is my big fight with my sister. Up to is now we are still not in speaking terms. Sad but true. We are very civil though. I guess, it is just a matter of time for us to bring back what we had before. It was a painful experience for me because this fight really hit me rock bottom!
At the same time, last November she gave birth to bouncing baby girl named, Clara Therese who I adored so much! When Clara entered in our lives everything became much better. I guess, all the attention was on her already and instantly transformed all the negative energies into positive ones.
My nephews and nieces our growing up fast! It amazes me because I remember them when they are so little but now they are just getting smarter and smarter as the days go by. They are my treasures! I am very happy that they are growing up healthy and smart kids! I hope that they will all be successful individuals someday.
CAREER CORNER
Like what I have been always saying, 2007 is not a good year for us. Yes, we managed to have 70% increase of sales and I believe that all revenue generating departments are working non-stop to hit their targets for this year. For me alone, there’s a 300% increase on my quota that’s why the pressure was really hard for me to take! Aside from the targets, there were so many personal issues in the office that transpired that some of the people are not currently with us anymore. I myself was very close for termination but I know Jayjay will never leave me in the dark! That’s why I owe everything to her and I love her to death!
I believe for a fact that the Marketing team and I will always have that distance. After their Hong Kong trip, I guess that incident proved that I’m right about everything! I’m more cautious with my actions and try to work peacefully and by myself as much as I can. I’m very civil to them but I’m watching my back from now on. It’s hard but I know for a fact that Jayjay, who is the one person who can have the full control, will be behind my back the whole time!
On the brighter side, there are still good things happened…
PMAP EVENT
The biggest JobsDB.com event that ever happened this year. The planning stage alone was so nerve wracking and we don’t have any other choice but to make it a success because it was all dependent on us. I managed to close half a million for sponsorships alone. It was one of the biggest and most talked about job fair event of the season!
THE RETURN
After leaving for the company in 3 months, Ayee is now with us again. Being the top sales performer two years ago, it was no doubt that he will be accepted again by the company. I’m glad that he returned! Because he is one of the few people that I have trust in the office.
FRIENDS FOR KEEPS
This year alone, 3 friends of mine already left to pursue their life abroad. Namely, Denver who is now in New York with Leo. I’m happy for him because this is trip of his is way overdue already! I’m glad they have reunited again because you know how hard long distance relationships are. Regin, who is currently in Salt Lake City already and will be back by June. I’m happy for him because of all the success that he was getting. And my best friend, Lizza who is currently in the Middle East working hard for her two kids. I just chatted with her last Christmas and I felt bad because she was crying the whole time because she misses her kids so much! I wish them the best though! I am planning to have a vacation in the U.S. pretty soon! I do hope that I manage to get my visa approve already.
FRIEND OR FOE?
Of course! Friendship is not all fun you know... It’s still also has its pains!
I haven’t spoken to Mike for more than a year already. We came across several times but nobody made a move. I’m not actually fine with it but I’m not ecstatic either to make amends. I think that the best way to deal with it is to take one step at a time. I’m not into rush! It takes time to heal.
I felt also bad with what happened to me and Ivan; we were so close that I didn’t know that it will end up in a bad shape. I have already moved on with what have happened to us and the best action for me to do is be civil about it. The good thing about it is that you will really know who your friends are when you are in the brink of doom! I found out that he is not… if ever we try to fix things… I know for a fact that things will never be the same again with the two of us. But who knows what will happen next…
I had a big fight with one of my closest friends for a main reason that I found out that he is spreading malicious rumors about me. It was never proven because I stopped the investigation… but he making an effort to explain his side of the story was a big step for him and I appreciate it. It’s all in the past now. I remembered in Desperate Housewives when Bree and Gabby had a fight; Bree told Gabby that real friends will not a make a big deal out of it and pretend that nothing happened. If you are reading this, you know who you are and I just want you to know that I’m okay already. But to whoever you are who keeps on spreading rumors about me, pray hard that I will never find out your identity because you will definitely pay! Seriously, I don’t care anymore because for the reason that it is not true and I won’t stoop down to his level because he is a very low creature as far as my sight is concerned.
ALL’S FAIR IN LOVE & WAR
I don’t know if I can manage to still believe if love exists… 2007 was really a rocky one for me! Yes, there are lots of guys that I dated last year but it didn’t work out the way that I wanted it to be. Not that I’m looking because frankly speaking, I’m not! I lose hope already… I just couldn’t understand why I always end up with the wrong ones! I hate it! It’s like that they always want to play games… ping pong or something… It’s either I will find out that he is already committed, I end up becoming a third party or he will go abroad or he is really just a total pig!
I had one guy who I ended up serious with, his name is Andrew. The relationship lasted for 4 months. It was short but it was devastating! I loved him! We broke up because he will be pursuing his career in abroad. I decided to end things with him because I know that it will not work out. I have already moved on though… but it was not easy. I have to shed buckets of tears, emergency meet ups with my friends and endless drinking. I’m glad that I’m okay now.
For this year, I will not to make a big deal out of it! I will focus on myself more. I will be travelling a lot this year in and out of the country and outside Manila too. To kick it off, I will be going to Thailand this April and China this coming July for our upcoming regional meeting. I will also be going to Cebu and Davao for our upcoming provincial job fairs. It goes hand in hand with endless shopping spree of course! There are so many things that I still wanted to buy for myself! I am so excited by just thinking about it! Forget the boys and say hello to the world!
Seriously, if he comes, he comes... I won’t go and looking for it anymore. I know that he is just somewhere out there… But for the meantime, I will enjoy what I have… after all I’m so worth it! HAHAHA!
EPILOGUE
2007 was really a roller coaster year. There are lots pains but there were happy moments too. This year, I will be more positive in my outlook in life. I will focus and set priorities in more important things. And hopefully, everything will fall into its right places.
I am so much looking forward for 2008 because I can feel that this going to be a good year me! Well I hope that you guys will have a good year too!
HAVE A FABULOUS 2008 EVERYONE!
You know you love me,
Christian |
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