2012 is my year!

Another year has finally arrived!

2012.

Many people, including me, have waited for this year to unfold. It is so controversial last year because of it's armageddon aspect. But this year, is going to be my year. There will be lots of great things happening in my life this year. I look forward to prosperity, travel, great relationships and great health.

Like everyone else, new year resolutions are the most popular during this time of month. Everyone who aims for something, starts this year with a list of goals. It is the most proficient way to ahieve dreams. By listing down what we aim in life, our aspirations are reinforced in our memories and we will know where to go at every destination down the road towards the end of the year.

Let me share to you my 2012 goals:

Health:

1. Prevent illness by eating right, living right and feeling right.

2. Make running a habit. I will walk-jog-run 3x a week.

3. Make lemon juice a staple drink in my fridge. Never get out of stock with it.

4. Sleep 6-8 hours every day.

5. Think only positive, feel only positive and expect only positive outcome.

Wealth:

1. I promise not to open as much facebook as I did before during work hours.

2. I will have a budget re-evaluation every 3 months this year.

3. Spend only when included in the budget.

4. Be more generous this year.

Spirituality:

1. I will go to confession twice this year.

2. Go to mass at least twice a week, during Sunday and during weekdays.

3. Make every moment a prayer.

...Well that's it for now, I will still have to think of other goals that I can attain this year. It's the beginning of the year and there'll be a lot of great surprises along the way this year. All hopes are high while I work towards achieving my dreams!

So help me God!

The High School Reunion

2011 has passed and is now considered part of history. Looking back at such a great year I look with confidence and hope for a greater year this year 2012.

Just a couple of days before the year 2011 closes, I planned and hosted our high school reunion. It was the first grand gathering 10 years after high school graduation. My insights in the events are generally good but there are some realizations that I need to consider the next time I organize these kinds of events.

Here are some of the remarkable photos of the UIC Batch 2001 High School reunion that took place last December 30, 2011 Friday.

Blindfold games

Preparing the venue together with my high school bestfriends

UIC Batch 2001,,,, after 10 years

Some of us has changed drastically, from being an invisible part of the class to being a shining star today. Some have married, some have been fulfilling high powered careers, some are still forging their way towards their dreams.

It was an unforgettable event. It was the time when we all had fun during the games and mingled with each other after growing up 10 years later. Somehow, despite the differences in high school, we've grown and matured and have become adults in some way. Indeed, what 10 years can do so much!

Although nostalgic, the greatest lesson I learned in this event includes stepping up to help and above all, CHANGE is inevitable in each one.