Salamat po!

It’s two weeks into 2012 and while I wrote something about my thankfulness for the past year, here’s a quick list.

In 2011, I am thankful for:

• Celebrating my 30th year in this world.
• Not getting any major sickness, either myself or anyone in my immediate family.
• The birth of my first niece, Cassie. She’s four months now, and is such a curious baby. She never fails to make me smile even at times when she’s cranky and doesn’t want me to carry her. I love her big eyes, her expressive face and her crazy hair.
• A fun adventure with my best friend since 2nd grade. We did our version of Amazing Race in Singapore, went on a three day cruise to Malaysia and back, then tried our hand at extreme sports in Cagayan de Oro and Bukidnon.
• For friends who continuously inspire me, support me in shenanigans. Friends who are game for fun, but are also there when the chips are down. Year in and year out, it’s one thing I will always be thankful for and I hope I will never ever take for granted.
• For my family who, despite our differences, despite the challenges we face… I know that you will always be there. Thank you for the love and the encouragement.
• For my little Canon Ixus 80 IS, my constant companion in my travels and adventures. It suffered countless falls, earning numerous scratches and dents, but still it survives to take photos. On a budget but want a decent compact camera? Get this.
• The celebration of the life of my great-uncle, Lolo Vering. He may have gone ahead, but his memories, his generosity and his love will always linger on.
• The opportunity to get to know my co-workers better. We lost our jobs, but we gained more friends in the short time we had left as colleagues. I’m ever so thankful for that chance.

That’s only a few. I could go on. Here’s to a great 2012.