2007 Roundup

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Because my memory is less than spectacular, this is my 2007 roundup of the year that was….

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2007 was a great year… Bought my first DSLR… finished my masters… got a shiny, new car, fondly named Ziggy, as a grad present… became a certified openwater diver … got to shoot lots of happy birthday parties, beautiful weddings and exciting corporate events… spent more time with my loved ones and to cap the year off,  I completed the 9 days Simbang Gabi/ 4:30am Christmas dawn masses with the bf who inspires me everyday =) 

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(Other things worth remembering this year: Trinoma opened and it became our favorite mall, Brooklyn Pizza’s White pizza became our favorite pizza, Dairy Queen’s Turtle sundae with caramel, chocolate and walnuts almost became a daily habit, I discovered Coffee Bean’s Chai Latte and it also almost became a daily habit, Omakase was still our favorite place to eat, we also like the shawarma from Food Channel in Market, Market and in Greenhills…)

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Also, after 2 great years, I have said bye-bye to my mall job at Blow-Up Babies Gateway… It was  wonderful being with them and I will surely miss carrying other people’s sweet and adorable babies – (Jaimee, Rhythm, Kaden, Mailee, Janessa, my favorite babies, will surely be missed) --  but it’s time to move on, meet new faces, go somewhere exciting and try new things…

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Who knows what 2008 will bring? I’ve been toying with the idea of applying as flight attendant just to see the world (yes, I am a few inches short of the minimum height requirement and I doubt I’ll be allowed by my loved ones to be so far away anyway, but I should do it now or it’s going to be never!)… or auditioning for TV just for the fun of it  (there’s a magazine show I love on ETC channel and they’re looking for a talkative host…haha), or getting into business and opening up a spa or something like that…or finally putting to good use what I learned in gradschool and start doing something for the environment…or, if I’m really extremely darn lucky, get my dream job of getting to travel around the world to shoot for Conde Nast or Travel + Leisure Magazine! (now that’s like winning the lottery for me so it’s next to impossible but let me dream big, ok? =)

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Anyway, I am already excited for 2008 and I already have a bunch of stuff lined up to do while I am jobhunting – aside from trying to be a better photographer, I will also be reading up on my past lessons on Climate Change and other environmental issues so I can carry on a decent conversation when I’m asked about it (esp in environmental job interviews!). I also hope to find time to go swimming and learn ballroom dancing with the bf, and be able to bring out the domesticated side in me by finally learning how to cook! Also, I’m looking forward to this coming March when my son will be graduating from elementary school with flying colors! So 2008 will surely be a great year! As my friend texted, I’ve got 365 blank new pages to fill with anything my heart desires =)

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So Goodbye 2007 and all the wonderful memories! Hello 2008 and all the exciting, happy things this year will bring!

Comments

[Francis]

hi michelle,

i love your blogs! keep them coming...

happy new year and do take care always...

-fafa franz

[Lally]

you have to overcome that camera fright girl! (which is weird coz you're a photographer) haha! looking forward to seeing your future pictures! :)

[asherCATH]

wow naman... nasa list ng fave babies si rhythm! we miss you michelle ;D