2008

Oh 2008, what a year you were to me. You were full of suprises, ups and downs, rewards, new joys to the world, moments I will never forget, sorrow and not to forget… heartbreak. I started the year with a bang I must say haha. I got to visit one of the best cities of the United States of America, New York New York for my 21^st birthday. I was too young to remember my last trip there. The twin towers still existed then. Next year in the summer I plan to go back. Also experiencing one the craziest shows ive been to in Downey, Ca @ The Epic Lounge with bands Trash Talk, Ceremony, Violation, Sabertooth Zombie, Mindpiece, Brainfreeze, Alpha and Omega. It was packed, it was a hundred degrees inside, fights broke out, kids were diving off 9ft from speakers, it was chaos!

I also got my first job this year, laugh at me ok. Ha ha ha. I compared Jamba to nursing believe it or not. How fast paced it was, the time management that came with it, the glove-wearing to avoid cross contamination, how important to wash your hands and communication! Well it’s not entirely like nursing but it had its similarities. Sad to say I am leaving Jamba to fulfill my awaited nursing career this coming year. It was a good 8 months so far J

June I had to face one of my most difficult decisions regarding my relationship/love life the next two years of my life. Deciding to go back into the great “long distance relationship” which I never thought I could do because of how it last ended, but I met this guy. It was different this time and I knew I could do it. I made the decision that I was going to support to him no matter what. Sacrificing our kisses and hugs for four months! I’m proud to say we made it through the four months. I’ll be seeing him next week.

I’ve never studied to much for anything. 7 days a week for one month and 2 weeks non stop. Reading a 300 page book , im talking about lil letters, detail to detail, boxes, abbreviations, rationales…BAH. Only to be returned the favor of receiving a letter stating I have passed the NCLEX! All that studying really paid off. I am proud to finally say I am a licensed nurse J

As far as family goes: It’s been one of the most happiest, more difficult year’s for us. I learned more about my family, my cousins who I spent a lot of time with this year. I love them to death. I am glad I got to know more about you all, esp. my sister in the Philippines, Mary. I have yet to meet you and your family, my niece Clarisse and nephew Clarence. The summer loved us! Looking forward to more good times with you all. And proud of the studious accomplishments all of you have made! Grandma is looking down on us, and I know she is proud! This year my sisters and I have spent a lot of time together instead with friends, it was always them. We have this bond that no one else has. I love them too much and sometimes they don’t know it but if you are happening to read this I do love you! Even though you guys think I am a human ATM I heart you a lot. I would give you everything wonderful this world has to offer.

Oh yeah...I also voted for the first time in my life.:) Change awaits.

As far as shows, music & events go: I got to see The Cure at the beautiful historic Shrine Auditorium, New York’s Underdog at this year’s Sound and Fury. Graced by the presence of Terror, Cold World, Rise and Fall, Bitter End, New Lows, Trapped Under Ice, Blacklisted, Reign Supreme, Shipwreck, War Hungry, Pressure and the Mongoloids and ongoing surprises from Guns Up!. After 5 years of their separation I was delighted to see Denali live for the first time in my hometown of Echo Park, Los Angeles. And also delighted to see Dallas Green play an acoustic set for his Bring Me Your Love tour. Just recently a chain reaction reunion with Bane during the fire season in California. Along with New York’s finest H20. Stage dives & fun sing-a-longs. To one of the most memorable halloween’s since like 7^th grade. Cheers to Rotting Out. Random shows like seeing Tv On The Radio, only to bump into Jason Hernandez :p and Paramore at the Hollywood and Highland complex. Haley is amazing live! I always enjoy seeing First Blood play, even if it’s by myself J which was the case last week. Hehe. And I believe I am going to end the year with a Motion La show here in Downtown, La. Looking forward to that.

As far as boreness goes: I learned how to use the Wii. Bowling, baseball, golfing…you name it. I can beat you ;) I’ve learned not to lurk on myspace…that it just tells me more than I should know. So thanks myspace.

Top 10 albums of 2008(not in order of importance):

1. The Mars Volta-The Bedlam in Goliath

2. City and Colour-Bring me your Love

3. Violation-Devoured

4. Trapped Under Ice-Stay Cold

5. Jason Mraz-We Sing, We Dance, We steal things

6. Fireworks-We Are Everything

7. Have Heart-Songs to Scream At the Sun

8. One of the Boys-Katy Perry

9. Blacklisted-Heavier Than Heaven, Lonelier Than God.

10. New Lows-self titled.

To the love of my life, you have given me joy, and lots of surprises I must say, but really, I try to figure what keeps me drawn to you, you upset me sometimes, even broke my heart…I really like you. I know you’re not perfect neither am I, or anyone in my life. I love you, a debt I owe and can’t ever pay off. I have unconditional love for you and I just want you to know that. We had our bad days & good days. Days I didn’t like you at all and days you didn’t like me. Breaking each other’s hearts countless times, what keeps us together? Our love is so real. “you sacrifice so much of your life in order for this to work” It made us who are today. We have learned that in a relationship we need to constantly work on it, even if we get married…keep working on this relationship! everyday we will learn more things about each other. We are looking forward to great things & more good times in not only la, but the rest of the world we have yet to see!

I met great people from all over the world, made new friends, lost friends, fulfilled friendships with old/new friends. Learned a grip of things that I will take with me the rest of my days. I thank God everyday for each and everyone of you. You are all part of my life for a reason! Continue to be there for each other, continue to grow with each over, continue to love one another, continue to dream and make those dreams come true. Here’s to another great year!