1/19/14

In an hour, I will turn twenty four years old! I can't believe it. I'm getting old and I don't know how to feel about it. But for now, I'm taking all the negative energy away for a moment and let me list down 23 things in the past year that were quite memorable. These are things I've experienced for the first time, tasted for the first time, things I bought and anything else that would make my 23rd year of living worthwhile.

In random order:

1. 2nd Hong Kong trip. Last year, as I mentioned in a previous post of our family trip, we went back to HK and I had a very good time to spend some time away from the country and enjoy their local scene.

2. Disneyland. In relation to my 1st entry, we went to Disneyland when we visited HK and it was such a magical experience. I have only been to the Disneyland in the US so this was quite different.

3. Arrow. I may have cut down my addiction to TV series but this was one show that I discovered this year. Amazing series on one of the most underrated superheroes in the alternate universe.

4. Chosen. Two of my favorite actors in one show in the second season of this action-packed show cannot be any more surreal.

5. Razzles. Ever since watching 13 Going On 30 back in high school circa 2004, I have always wanted to try out the candy. I've seen them a few times around selected stores/supermarkets but last year, I finally got to taste them! Now that's what you call an effective product placement in a movie.

6. Universal Tower CD Sale. Collecting CDs has always been a passion of mine. Despite the rise of digital media, I still believe that having a physical copy of a CD is more fulfilling as a music fan. This year, I have spent a lot on money and this particular sale alone made me purchase more than 60 albums of artists that I like or have yet to discover.

7. Trainer. I've seen a lot of hot people around the gym but some of them come and go. Last year, there was a new gym trainer who is almost a constant presence in the gym and the presence of that particular trainer makes me more motivated to work out. Let's just say the adjectives hot, photogenic and adorable would be very fitting to this trainer.

8. MOA Arena. The Mall of Asia has opened a new arena two-three years ago where various kinds of events were held, from fashion, sports to music, it was a huge venue that were an alternative to the Araneta Coliseum and others. I never got to watch any concerts in the venue but last year was my first time to go in and watch an event as I saw a college basketball game featuring my college alma mater.

9. DLSU Championship, speaking of my college, last year DLSU had great success in sports. We manage to capture the championship in women's volleyball and eventually capture the General championship for the first time in the UAAP. This year was also promising as the men's basketball team won the championship and the cheerleading squad had a podium finish. Things seem to be going fine as of the moment and in retaining the general championship. I am truly proud to be an alumnus of my school.

10. Moderator. My membership of a certain website has been upgraded from a regular poster to a site moderator! I'm so humbled by the trust and I continue to learn and accomplish responsibilities.

11. Commuting to Enchanted Kingdom. My previous trips to EK has always been with the family or relatives but last year, I went with my officemates and we just commuted via bus which is my first time to do so.

12. The 8123 Tour. The tour may just be fresh from last week but it was already one of the best one that I went to especially with my close encounter with the bands.

13. The 1975. One of my biggest musical discoveries last year.

14. Getting a job! Not only did I end my year of being a bum but I also got a job where I stayed for at least 10 months, the longest one I've had so far.

15. Learning SEO. I gained new knowledge in a new industry which helped me learn some skills that will help me in this digital age.

16. Speculoos Cookie Butter. The local scene was struck with pure delight when a new brand of spread hit the market. Who would have thought people would fall for something that is similar to a peanut butter. Nutella has found a competition!

17. A Rocket to the Moon breakup. I was very devastated to learn that  one of my favorite bands has split up. I'm thankful for the music they were able to share with the world.

18. Habagat. Ondoy gave me a trauma and this year it almost happened again with strong rains and typhoons hit our country. Fortunately, our home was spared from severe damages unlike last time where water reached hip level inside our house as opposed to this year which would only reach our ankles.

19. Return of my love for clothes. I used to like spending a lot on clothes back then until I slowed down. However, I met some people at the office  whom I would usually go with after office hours and would accompany to the malls. We would visit several shops and I just won't let myself get left behind in terms of shopping. I've bought several pairs of shirts and shoes just last year!

20. Teambuilding in Tagaytay. One of the perks of working with an energetic team in the company is that it makes corporate events more fun such as our first ever team building last year held in Tagaytay. It was such a fun experience that I'll never forget.

21. Throwing up. I don't think I've ever been so drunk before. I've only had 2 drinking sessions last year (such a loser I know!)

22. Boy Meets Boy. One of David Levithan's novels that I have been searching for years. I finally found a hard copy and I'm so glad to have it in my possession.

23. YOU. I know I don't have a lot of people who read the blog but I am amazed that I still get traffic. I made this blog as a personal outlet where I can share anything I want without being judged by people I know and even if I don't know the people who would take a glimpse of my entries, I'm still thankful and would continue to write more.

At the start of this entry, I told you that my birthday is coming up in an hour but the length of writing this post took just that so what can I say, it's my birthday already! It took me a long time to find 23 things to list. Maybe it's a bad thing but that just mean I have a lot more to live and discover!