As they always say, New Year is the time for new beginnings. For some, New
Year is also a perfect excuse to be sentimental (hehe) – to reevaluate the achievements
and failures in the past year and set goals for the present year. For me, 2012 is an auspicious time to have
fresh perspectives and to develop myself. It will also be a time for bigger
dreams and accomplishments. I have listed below 12 wishes (or dreams) that I
hope would not continue to be just wishes. On December 2012 (which I hope would
not be the month when the world ends), I’ll check if all of them came true. J
1.
To conquer the 2012 FSO Exams – Well this one is a WISH, haha. I do not even
know if I am already prepared for it. A lot of things impede me from
progressing in my review, like my own will.
But this is my dream. To pass the exam would mean cloud nine for me, and of
course, to serve the Filipino people can really be rewarding. But I know that I
have to sacrifice a multitude of my leisure time to succeed in this endeavor,
which signifies less time in front of the TV and more time reading books and
newspapers. I am even thinking of attending a review class in Ateneo, which
seems to be very helpful not only for the exam but also for my post-graduate
degree plans. I need something that will force me to study. God help me do
this. Aja!
2.
To have my Master’s degree abroad – achieving this will be “the moment”, the “this
is it” of my academic life, the climax of my biopic. Enough said. haha
3.
To have the house of our own – last new year’s eve, our family promised that
2011 will be the last year we’re living in the place we have now and we’ll be
looking for a larger place, enough to keep us dignified and relaxed. Since our
present place is very small and located in a not-so-good neighborhood, I plan
to really scout for houses that my budget (plus loans) can afford, something
that we can call a house of our own. I pray that this is the year that God will
grant us this lifelong wish.
4.
To invest – I recently read articles on mutual funds and other types of
investment products. Luckily, I found a blog about facts on investing in the
Philippines, which is very much comprehensive. I would like to start investing
as soon as possible, and I feel that 2012 is the right time.
5.
To learn the piano or the violin – I once did a career exam at UP, which
yielded a quite surprising result. It said that I am suited at being a music
teacher. How can I be someone like that if I don’t know any musical instrument?
I am not that good in singing too. So I decided that this year, I must fulfill
the exam’s destined career for me. hehe No, I would just learn an instrument.
Of course, little by little, and who knows, maybe it is really my fate to be a
music teacher.
6.
To have a photo published in a magazine or a
periodical – you are mistaken
if you think I am vain enough to submit a photo of myself for massive
publishing. Recently, I am into taking photos (I don’t want to call it
photography since I am just starting and I just use a simple point-and-shoot
camera) I only want to have a photo taken by me be published in some glossy
magazine page or in a periodical of national circulation (e.g. “Picture Perfect”
section of Manila Bulletin).
7.
To have my written article be published – may it be Youngblood of PDI or Reader’s
Digest. Haha But first, I will have to shed tears and blood to come up with a
publication-worthy article.
8.
To travel – enough of being afraid to explore new grounds. I should have some
backpack experience this year, be it within the country, asia or Europe, with
friends, family or with myself. Naks!
9.
To read at least 30 books – be it fiction/non-fiction novels, self-help
books, political and economic books. I must be Ninoy Aquino-ish this year.
10.
To lose at least 5 kilos – maybe I’ll hit the gym this year, or
continue to have a weekly jog at UP or just minimize my food intake. I MUST
LOSE WEIGHT!
11.
Be more generous, helpful and loving as a
person – sometimes, being a
goody-goody can get someone into trouble, but I believe in “you sow what you
reap” kind of mantra. Being a good person can also make someone beautiful, not
only on the inside, but also on the physical looks. I believe that being good
to other people can reflect on someone’s physical appearance. But more than
that, it is the act of being good that sends feelings of contentment and
happiness.
12.
Have a more personal relationship with God – lately, I only talk to Him when I need help
or when I thank Him for the blessings I have received. I should share more with
him and tell Him my daily thoughts and aspirations.
2012 please bear with me and be considerate
enough so that I can accomplish all those mentioned above. J
