2019 is not my best year, but it’s definitely one that I won’t forget.
I’m thankful that this year, my kids didn’t get admitted to the hospital. Nung 2018 sabay sila na-confine because of pneumonia, so they had their Pneumo shot this year and I updated their vaccine record. No cough, no fever after that. I’m so relieved na hindi na sila sakitin at tumaba pa sila.
My blog has been a continuous source of joy and income, and I hope that I get to improve it more by next year, including my blogging/writing skills. To my sponsors who I worked with this year, THANK YOU. You have been a blessing to my family.
Sa mga taong concerned lagi because I get depressed from time to time, thank you for always being there for me and for helping me find more reasons to be happy.
To my husband, I know it’s not easy living with both the light & the dark sides of me but you stayed and loved me despite all that — thank you and I love you. I hope year 2020 will be the best year for us.
To all friends & family who love my kids and give them gifts, thank you so much. May you also be blessed beyond measure.
My Top 10 in 2019
1. Hotel H20
We wanted to start the year with a mini adventure, so we had our first staycation as a family by January. It was made more fun by some side activities for the kids.
2. Reunited with BFF
We haven’t seen each other in a decade since she’s living abroad. I’m glad we had some catch-up time — tea time and chika time — even if it was short.
3. Parkour Workshop for Z
Was super excited for this new summer activity for Z — Parkour for Kids. The workshop was definitely one for the books.
4. N’s Birthday Party at RSCC
Last April, we celebrated my bunso’s birthday with the kids from the RSCC orphanage.
5. First Property
We’ve managed to secure a property and hopefully, we’ll soon be able to reach our next goals. It’s still a long way to get to where we want but I’m still proud our small wins.
6. Teppanya Anniversary Dinner
For our 10th wedding anniversary, we had dinner at a teppanyaki restaurant. It was our first time watching a chef cook food in front of us using a teppanyaki grill.
7. Ilocos Trip
We were invited to attend the golden anniversary of my tita and tito. It was just the two of us (no kids), plus a bunch of joyful relatives. I also visited our ancestral home for the first time.
8. Pets
In 2018, we had Junkrat, our Syrian hamster. Then last year, we also had a kitten (who gave birth to 3 kittens), a puppy, and 2 more hamsters before the year ends — Peanut and Nougat. 🙂 Run free Ashes and Matcha.. and Spark.. 🙁
9. Nanay’s Farewell
Our family matriarch said goodbye to all of us last August. One of the saddest chapters of my life. 🙁 Her life has been a great journey and I learned valuable life lessons from her.
She will forever be remembered and loved. Miss you Nay!
10. EcoModelo
Z joined their school’s EcoModelo competition. His eco-friendly costume was made of bubble wrap, jute strings, plastic hanger, balloons, etc. He won 1st runner up and Best in Talent. 🙂
RECAP: There are also other memorable events that made this year exciting:
- Thought of growing my own orchid but failed. LOL.
- Started Konmari-ing our whole house. It’s effective! But I still have more to dispose.
- Watched a sea lion show.
- N’s first visit to an oceanarium.
- Enjoyed the Symphony Evening Show at Manila Ocean Park.
- Fed some budgies at the Birdhouse.
- Hawker Chan in Manila!
- Z was getting more obsessed with Pokemon Cards.
- Ordered photobooks — more than I should have.
- Kidzoona at the North!
- Vacations in Laguna — refreshing and fun! Been frequenting my cousin’s place, at sila Z naman sobrang enjoy kasama ng mga pinsan. 🙂
- Surprise flowers for from the husband on Vday 🙂
- Finally tasted Civet coffee. I luvet!
- AmazeTea — our neighborhood milk tea. Lakas maka-drain ng budget hahaha.
- First samgyupsal experience. Addicting ito!
- Visited my cousin’s art exhibit.
- We visited Laruan Atbp, an eat and play cafe in Maginhawa.
- Attended a birthday party (daughter of my former boss) and got reunited with my former colleagues.
- Thank you HonestBee (for grocery shopping for me, at sa mga food deliveries). Thank you GrabFood!
- We attended Kiddie Arts Festival, a free event by Likhang Bata.
- We attended BrickCon and Z started to collect Lego. I buy from Shopee kasi mas mura or kapag may store sale.
- 4th honor si Z. 🙂
- Z joined a summer enrichment program at Consis Learning.
- For delicious & affordable ramen, visit Ramen Kuroda. I lost count on how many times we dined there.
- Z’s fade haircut (with carve!) for summer.
- Became ninang to baby Fender.
- Attended the Memorial with the whole family.
- N cut his hair short. But I miss his curly locks, hehe.
- Z went to Baguio with the R family.
- Z joined Dohtonbori’s Kiddie Kitchen Workshop.
- We had sizzling ramen at Kureji. Yum!
- Tried Lolo Tuge’s halo-halo.
- Mister Kabab at the North!
- We went to a Milk Tea Party. Ang daming milk tea stalls it was difficult to choose just one hahaha. Dakasi, Coco, Tiger Sugar, or Macao Imperial?
- Started playing Mobile Legends. Noob!
- Dined at a floating restaurant.
- Hubby’s resemblance to Baron Geisler is *heart* 🙂
- The best sinanglaw I’ve had in my life.
- Nag-pictorial sa Vigan Plaza Hotel.
- Cabugao Market Day – Miki, Bagnet, and more!
- N started losing his milk teeth.
- Husband invited me to see Comedy Manila.
- Attended a free seminar on ABA and Autism.
- Homemade samgyup. Yas!
- N loves Weezer.
- Family reunions and themed parties 🙂
- Our Brgy. Captain’s party for kids with special needs
- Year of the Avengers and Marvel
- Sent flowers to loved ones
- Junkrat turned 1.
- Visited the Presidential Car Museum
- One of my titos abroad surprised me when he sent us a generous cash gift. “I sent $XXX through Western Union for Neo’s belated birthday, Soy’s advance birthday, and for you and Rey’s anniversary gifts, a family dinner treat at your favorite Ramen Restaurant.”
- Z visited PlayLab PH
- Z ziplined for the first time
- Attended a fundraising/auction event with the husband
- Tinker House PH at the mall
- Depression and anxiety hit me hard but I survived. Thanks to fam, relatives, and friends who cared.
- My sister’s caricature of Nanay.
- MBP Halloween Party with KidZania Tour
- Trick or Treat event by the barangay
- eGradebook — Grades and report cards went digital
- Tipsy Tales PH. Grabe ang experience. You should try it!
- “Meeting dates” with the hubby.
- We bought tickets to Van Gogh Alive.
- Pokemon Sword and Shield. YAY!
- My eldest giving me milk/matcha whenever I feel sad 🙂
- Jim’s Recipe — our new favorite sponge cake.
- I had my hair bleached (yay blonde for the first time!) in prep for my dream hair.
- PHK Christmas Party & Samgyup with #TeamGutom 🙂
- We discovered Jaam Seafoods Trading. They offer affordable sashimi, delivered to your doorstep!
- Star Wars TROS – Yay and Nay. My heart is broken. 🙁
- The Grand China Acrobatic Circus. Thanks Araneta City & MBP!
- 2 new business ventures. Stressful yet exciting. We’re crossing our fingers. 🙂
Published: 2019-12-28 09:18:36
Its nice to reflect tuwing start ng taon, same here up and down but happy naman
I love your 2019 highlights! Ang saya ang daming ganap. We love family staycations, nagccheck din ako for Hotel H20 medyo pricey kasi ng room na gusto namin hehe. Happy 2020! Looking forward to see you again this 2020, di ako nakachikka masyado nung last time eh hehee.
your 2019 was quite a roller coaster ride. with all the reunions and celebrations comes din the goodbyes. but all these are memories that help us be what we are now. good luck to your 2020.
Oh, I’m sorry about your mom, but yay to your first property.
We just came from Ilocos for our yearend trip, too. Taga dun ka pala, how nice!
Ang sarap ng Teppanyaki experience noh? I experienced that too last year and ang sarap ulitin, medyo mahal lang. I also lost my grandmother last year, it’s hard but we have to move on. Congrats on your new property and business ventures and wishing you more blog opportunities.