There are around 10 days left in 2010. Needless to say, it has been a good year for me. Despite everything bad or scary that happened, I am happy to be alive. Career-wise, I am very happy with everything, even if it has been challenging.

For the first time in 20 years, I won’t be celebrating New Year with my relatives. They’re all going to Hong Kong. The New Year Celebration might be different for me this year in both good and bad ways. On one hand, it will be a bit lonely. On the other hand, I can think of a new way to enjoy it. Might go out of town. But this post is not about that.

It’s about 2011 and how epic it’s going to be. Why do I say that? Because I want it to be epic. Career-wise 2010 has been a landmark year in the sense that I was able to accomplish a lot as a blogger and writer. Moreover, new doors and opportunities opened for me.

As a person, I overcame hurdles I never thought I’d have to hurdle. And while there were relatives and friends who helped along the way, it was a trying year for me. A health scare, depression, and random life shiz came and went, but I am still alive and sane. And I’d like to think I’m a better person now.

So how epic is 2011 going to be? As of this writing, my 2011 calendar is already packed with exciting events and work-related tasks. I also have lots of new plans to improve current projects and to start new projects.

I’m going to try to get healthier, and maybe finally go to the gym? I can’t promise myself that but I’m going to try really hard. Plus, maybe I can go back to belly-dancing class already. I’ll eat better, stay away from soda and juices, junkfood and chips, and maybe more fruits and vegetables.

I’ll also try to acquire a new skill. I don’t know what yet, but it might be something work-related that’s not too technical or nosebleed inducing. And I’ll try to improve my writing and blogging. Maybe do more podcasts and some vlogs.

And of course, I’ll try to cook and bake more. And better. I’m sure my friends and relatives are excited about that.

I hope to enjoy travelling more. Taste more food, see more sights, and experience new things. Maybe meet a couple of new friends. Date decent guys. Haha!

I won’t dwell on this sadness I am currently in. I’m gonna try to transcend and get past this. I’m going to be better, do more, be more, and be more beautiful. Not bigger in the literal sense, I hope. But bigger in every other way.

I’m gonna be a firework.

“‘Cause baby, you’re a firework
Come on, show ’em what you’re worth
Make ’em go, oh
As you shoot across the sky

Baby, you’re a firework
Come on, let your colors burst
Make ’em go, oh
You’re gonna leave ’em falling down

You don’t have to feel like a waste of space
You’re original, cannot be replaced
If you only knew what the future holds
After a hurricane comes a rainbow”

Many thanks to Donna Mae for introducing me to this song!

And much love and appreciation to my Mommy for always being there! 🙂

Merry Christmas everybody! And a Happy, Happy, Happy New Year! 🙂

LIVE. LOVE. LEARN.

Image courtesy of Andrew dela Serna.