Goodbye 2012, Hello 2013

December 30, 2012.

Two more days until 2013. Looking back, I asked myself, 'Did I have a great 2012? Am I proud with the things that I did?'

Christmas Needlist 2012

Six days to go and it's Christmas day already. This time last year, I have already shopped my gifts for my family, inaanaks, closest friends and churchmates. But look at me now, I'm broke, no Christmas bonus and I haven't bought any gifts YET I am full of joy.

I see a lot of my Facebook friends are attending Christmas parties, receiving Christmas gifts. Some are even wondering and can't decide what they want for Christmas. I don't have that dilemma because I am not working in a corporate world anymore. I do miss it, but I can live without it.

But if I were in their shoes, I'd still get confused. I asked myself the same question, "What do I want for Christmas?" and I can't think of something. I guess I couldn't ask for more. =D

So I rephrased the question. I asked myself, "What do I need for Christmas?" Hence, the title of this post. These are the things that I need but still prefer not to get it for practicality. I know I will next year. But if any of you can provide it for me before the year ends, that is totally fine. <3

Sheena & Elrio's Wedding

One of my grade school classmates got married yesterday, 12/12/12. I know a lot of couples got married that day so I am really honored to be attending one of it. I knew my classmate, Sheena is getting married but I didn't really expect that I will get invited together with some of our other classmates, my grade school bestfriend and another couple, Flossie & Happy.


I was really excited to attend this event because I haven't attended weddings in a while. I am a hopeless romantic and I've always wanted to witness the a celebration of love of two people.

With the nature of my job wherein I am always staying at home mingling with my nephews, I am always itching to attend events where I will be given a chance to dress up and be beautiful. My friend Rain is a certified make-up artist and I've always wanted to try her services and promote it. (Yes, I'm a supportive friend like that!)

The wedding is at 4PM and the church is just 15 minutes away from where I live. I dropped by Rain's place first for the hair & make-up session. After two hours, here's my fresh look.

Early Christmas Gift

Hey everyone! Sorry for not posting too much. I know I said I'll get back to blogging again but I just can't help being busy. But hey, I'm keeping my promise.

So today, I decided to blog about an early Christmas gift that I received today. Honestly, I am not really expecting huge Christmas gifts this season. A lot of people are already asking me what I want for Christmas, but I can't really think of any, I couldn't as for more! Thank You, Lord! =)

What are you thankful for?

It's Thanksgiving in the USA and as a freelancer working for mostly clients from the US, I don't have much work until the end of the week. I am not complaining though, it just gives me more time to blog, just one of the many things I am thankful for. 

Thanksgiving is a big holiday in the US where they celebrate their loved ones, good times, blessings and even their pets. It's like our Christmas here in the Philippines. 

But just because I'm not in the US doesn't mean I can't create a list of what I am thankful for.  And even if no one reads this list but me, I can always revisit this list whenever I'm feeling blue. And if anybody stops by to read this, I hope that this will inspire you to create your own.

So in no particular order, here goes my list.

Welcome back to the blogosphere for the nth time, Joycee!

Hey everyone! I know I had a lot of blog sites in the past but I wasn't able to maintain it. But I want to start anew before the year ends. I just feel like I have to use my writing skills again because I haven't been writing in ages and I'm afraid God would take it from me.

I know I'm not an excellent writer but I just want to write and blurb again. So please expect a lot of randomness in this blog. 

Today, I'd like to tell you something about myself. As I am writing this, it's 4:12 AM and I know I should be sleeping but I just feel like there are some creative juices coming out of my mind so I have to make use of it.