I'm saying goodbye to 2008 with a smile :) I had my REGRETS. MISTAKES. But what's important is that I learned. Even though I had these faux pas, i still had lots of memories to cherish.
2008 may not be as wonderful as I thought that it would be but nevertheless, I liked it ;) Here are the main reasons why:
1. It was the year when almost everyone in my barkada turned into a lady. Yes we are all on our third year in college but we are only 18. 1990's babies ü
2. It was my year. I also turned 18. My much awaited moment of my life. I also don't know why I am so excited of the thought that I will be 18. Maybe because it is considered as the 'legal' age. You know what I mean ;)
3. I had my cap! I am a Nursing Student. And that cap plays a significant role in my life. It's like 'I am almost a nurse.' When we had our Capping and Pinning Ceremony last May, it was like a 'first graduation' for us. And I can't believe that we were able to survive the first two years of our nurse' life That's why whenever we have our duty, I wear my cap with pride ü
4. I learned and observed(?) that whenever someone leaves you, you stalk them. JOKE. haha :)) No i mean, let them. Don't go crazy and chase after them. Perhaps, if they love you they won't even think of leaving you, right?
5. My boyfriend in US and I celebrated our 2nd year anniversary last February 8! I'm just happy that despite the distance, love is still there :)
6. I had my hardest time. The hardest ever! I went through a lot of 'crying-myself-to-sleep' mode. I thought that I will lose my first love-my DAD. When he was brought here in our country ( he is a seaman) because he had a series of chest pain I said to myself that if it was nothing serious, he would not be rushed to ER. As an only child, I had my fears. I was not prepared if something's going to happen. And i don't know how to cope up. I can't cry. It is only me whom mom can draw strength from. I can't show her that I'm weak. Luckily, prayers were answered. The GOOD LORD made my wish come true. Dad is now okay. Doctors said that his heart is like of a baby now. +70 more years for him. And because of that, we are everyday thankful to the Lord and we are now having our BEST CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR EVER.
*Dad's gonna stay with us forever, I mean he's not going back to his work anymore. He spent his 30 years working. The remaining years of his life will be spent with us :)
And because of this experience, I became closer to my parents and to the Almighty ü
HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE. HAVE A ROCKING '09.
JOANNA KATRINA ♥
