2007, my year that was…

I got this idea from Yevka’s post my 2007 in review.

It’s a great idea to have a chance to sit down & look back at the year that passed. I don’t remember a time ever when I had the luxury nor the inspiration to do this before. Maybe I thought of it as a great idea but must’ve ended up being thrown with my other piles of things I would love to do but never get to do. hehehe

It’s time to do it!

So what are the 5 major events (good or bad) that made and broke my 2007? Here they are in random order…

1. Passion for food Hubby is a great cook. I felt challenged by this. So by the second half this year, I directed my love for food to good use and went on back to cooking. This got me so driven that last Noche Buena & New Year,’s Eve I was cooking! I even planned the menu for New Year and cooked 3 main dishes that I found from the collection of recipe books that I got as Christmas gifts for years. I think this is directing me towards my ultimate goal which is mentioned in number 5.

  2. Pregnancy news This was initially about Karen’s Hen Party but I couldn’t lie to myself so I had to change it today.  After the July vacation, pregnancy news were all over… from Jinky, Scheela, Princess, Geni and when it got so close to home… Karen broke the news last October… this did not only affect me but also Poidy.  I personally found this the most hard-hitting news of the year.  Yes, of course I am so happy for them.  I’ll be an aunt soon!!!  But.. it’s painful coz hubby and I have been trying since July.  It caused me to isolate myself even more from the social scene as all I get whenever I see anyone is “isn’t there any yet?”, “Naunahan ka ni Karen!”,  “The clock is ticking”.  This totally infuriated me that I decided it’s better to not see people than let my darker side let loose on them.  Not worth it.  Yesterday, 1st Jan. I received the news that Tes too is now preggy.  I saw it in hubby’s eyes too when I showed him the SMS.  Hard as I try to be happy yesterday, I couldn’t help but have that cloud shading me overhead.  I tested last 31st Dec. as I didn’t get a visit from Red tide for the 2nd month.  Another negative news to end the year… sadly, to start a new one too.  Thank God hubby is just ever so supportive.  Well… our perfect time will come soon.  I believe.

3. July Vacation – meaningful It was stressful. It was hectic. It was the first time that our whole family and friends were home all at one time!!! I only got to see everyone at the weddings and some at hubby’s birthday. To me, the highlight of that vacation was that I am a part of a new family. Majority of the time, we were in Bulacan. I enjoyed our stays there because it was living the simple life that I always wanted. Celebrating the simple joys of a simple life. We commutted everywhere which I normally would’ve hated but I enjoyed it. I even enjoyed going to the palengke and eating calamares from the street vendors. Simple. I am so grateful to the Ramoses for the warm welcome into their family. I saw first hand how close their family was and got even more convinced that this is exactly what I wished to have for my in-laws. Up to this day, they are simply sweet and a fun family to be a part of. I will always be grateful.

4. Our Church Wedding The major event in our lives that took us more than a year to plan and still it wasn’t as perfect as I would’ve preferred…. It turned out really beautiful nevertheless… For me, this was my most humbling experience yet. During the preparations and the actual wedding day itself, I realized my weaknesses, my limit, my impossibly high expectations and my communication shortcomings. This event made & broke my year. It made my year because I saw how God worked in my life. He answered our prayers all throughout the event and I realized even more that we were truly blessed with such terrific people – from our families, friends and even suppliers. They were the ones who made that day so beautiful. It broke my year because behind those smiles and beautiful photos, it took quite a while before I totally got over the stress and some disappointments that this day brought about.

5. Realization I chatted with Yevka last 17th December. She somehow led me to the realization of how I see myself years from now. I initially had no idea of where my life is leading to or what I wanted… now I know. Thanks so much Yevka! You’re a Godsend!

That’s a brilliant feeling! Thanks Yevka for the inspiration. It wasn’t easy but I feels fulfilling looking back and realizing what the year brought.

Hope I have even better ones to report by the end of this year!