There are painters who transform the sun into a yellow spot, but there are others who, thanks to their art and intelligence, transform a yellow spot into the sun.
-Pablo Picasso

The year 2007 has been such a defining year for me. Perhaps even that is an understatement considering everything that has happened. There are no regrets whatsoever, only memories, realizations and lessons to live by.
Here’s to…
- Knowing that I should never underestimate myself, ever! Because I can accomplish amazing things at the most trying and challenging moments. I even surprised myself with getting my highest QPI yet, after what I’ve been through.

But before I give in to my year-ender list, here are some post-Christmas affairs with my high school girlfriends, TATU and my CBCD high school friends.

The first picture below was held last Thursday when some of my closest girl friends and I met for lunch at Cascada, Greenbelt and dessert at Cafe Breton to catch up. The following day, we had one of our monthly class reunions at SM Mall of Asia, as well as Global Fun Carnival. It was so nice to see faces that I haven’t seen for a long time. But like always, we just end up picking off where we left. There are no gaps, awkward silences or uncomfortable moments. We all ended up having tons of fun with the rides and with all the good laughs and interesting conversations.

Sunday mornings are usually devoted to a bit of contemplation and reflection about the passing week. That has always been some kind of a ritual, allowing me some kind of comfort and refuge to handle the week ahead.
The past three weeks have been academically trying. Late-nights with around less than 4 hours of sleep every day are all very normal. And the December weather together with my long, long breaks only add up to more moments left for added contemplation, reflection and maybe come academic condemnation.
I wonder what’s in the December air that everyone seems to...

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