I don’t want to 2008 to end without looking back at the things that transpired throughout the year. It has been a roller coaster ride for me and that is in terms of work and financial aspect of things. I had a very challenging environment to deal with at the office and I will admit that it put a lot of strain on me. I thank GOD for giving me the strength beyond what is normal to cope up with it. Still, I am grateful for it made me better; professionally and personally. I found these words true…
What does not kill you, will make you stronger
January 2008
2008 calendars from Amore
Attended 3 weddings
Watched National Treasure with M0rn1ng
Bought plane tickets to Singapore
February 2008
Bad cough and colds
B.boy had a haircut
Start of our Shawarma business
March 2008
Tough times at the office. I’ve been given weightier responsibilities.
My local paypal works. I was able to withdraw funds at BPI.
B.boy turned two
Memorial 2008
I was able to pioneer this month.
April 2008
Flushed my old phone in the toilet bowl which was later retrieved and found working.
Got a new phone
Got out passports ready
Attended another wedding
Mom and dad were here and we went to Manila Ocean Park
Met Amore’s mom and got her package
Got my arm burned while cooking with a pressure cooker
Our company merged with Reuters.
May 2008
Celebrated our 3rd Year anniversary. Got a Nine West Bag from M0rn1ng.
Singapore trip
Still so busy and stressed with work
Registered as an Avon Lady
Booked a flight to Davao. This is also our anniversary gift to my parents.
Bought my rayban sunnies
Attended another wedding
Sold our panwich stall
June 2008
Got rid of our problem yaya. We were so relieved
Congregation outing at Laguna.
July 2008
Transferred to another floor area at work
B.boy is already taking another milk besides breastmilk. Were on our way on our weaning process.
Sick again and went to the doctor. I’ve been working too hard.
We lost the space we are renting for our shawarma stall.
August 2008 – First Family Long Road Trip
Simone was home
Happier without our nanny
B.boy has started drawing circles and curves.
September 2008
Financial crisis shocked the world. Our company was also affected. Prudent measures were taken on spending.
Attended my officemate’s wedding.
Bought our sofa bed.
Had 2 consecutive resignations in our team.
October 2008
Celebrated our years of togetherness
B.boy was weaned
Davao trip with papa, mama and my sisters
Our house has been burglared. They got M0rn1ng’s bike
Got sick after our Davao trip
November 2008
Shopped for our District Convention
My period came back after almost 3 and half years. Hehehe
Went home to Ilocos to spend a week long holiday with our family.
B.boy was potty trained. He only wears his nappies during bed time.
December 2008
Got my hair cut
They finally announced the CA Vision at work and that includes expanding our team. I hope this works for the better for all of us.
District Convention. M0rn1ng had a part. We also saw some of our long lost friends from Marikina.
Went to the dentist.
Held a successful garage sale. Our closets had more space and we were able to generate some money, enough to buy B.boy a study table.
Bought a new pair of shoes and a new wardrobe.
I hope 2009 has better things in store for us. ![]()
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