If I could choose ONE word to describe this year it would without a doubt be BITTERSWEET.
Looking back on the past year, I can't help but be happy & sad at the same time. Some things I'd rather have not happened at all, but most of the year I can say I've shed more smiles than tears.
I started the year off right all thanks to my boo ;] I couldn't have asked for a more perfect way to begin 2010 but to spend it with that someone special. He's made this year one to remember & to think we've only just begun our new life together. He's been a great deal of support through the whole pregnancy & if I can't call him my lifesaver, I don't know who else can fill the spot because he's gone above & beyond for me & I just can't help but feel blessed to have him. I love you, Gerald Garcia Dumandan -=) Thank you for being YOU & for believing in me, & most especially in US!
Spring rolled through & the good times kept rolling. Great times were had & amazing memories were made. I found a job that I loved & it added some stability in my life. Financial weights were lifted from my shoulders & what can I say? It felt great!!
Summer wasn't so bright though. Started it off pretty happy finding out I was pregnant, but then got hit hard with the news of my mom getting diagnosed with pancreatic cancer was pretty rough all around. This year has definitely taught me a lot about my faith and the power of prayer. Its been 6 months since the diagnosis & if it wasn't for the weight loss, you'd think she was back to her old self again -=) I'm very grateful that she's found the strength to fight through the sickness & hopefully 2011 will bring us even greater news. My mom is an amazing woman & I know the Lord will continue to guide her through this so please, keep the prayers coming her way.
I'm happy to say I've found some consistency in my life this year. I went back to school last October & finished off the quarter with a 4.0 GPA -=) Not too shabby considering I was in my 2nd & 3rd trimesters the whole time LOL I'm happy to say I'm extremely proud of myself. I've always been a great student, but its good to know I haven't lost the drive & motivation.
2010 will be coming to a close in 4 days & soon enough, Gerald & I will be welcoming the new year with our baby boy. By this Thursday, I'll be full term already & well, it'll be safe to say that the baby will be coming any day from then -=) With every movement he makes in my belly (no matter how painful, at times), we get more & more excited. Everything is starting to feel more real now that the due date is coming closer. I'm getting more anxious about the delivery. I feel like I'm so unprepared which is making me super nervous. Blame that on the Virgo in me. But, I know that no matter what, when he's here...it'll be the most amazing experience I will ever go through. I can't wait!
With everything that happened to me this year, I have to say that I've never been more at peace in my life than I was this year. I weeded out the negativity and I didn't settle for anything less than what I deserved. It would've been hard to imagine going through all the shit I went through this year with extra and unnecessary "baggage." Its an awesome feeling knowing that I stuck to my guns & haven't looked back since. I know that I have a much better person & I've been more at ease with myself because of it.
So, to anyone & everyone who has been a part of my year...I thank you all from the bottom of my heart. I feel so blessed and so loved. May the Lord bless you all with lots of health, love, friendship, happiness & wealth in 2011.
Thank you & goodnight!
Christmas 2010.
(From L to R: Big Bro, Me, Big Bro's Girlfriend Lisa, Mom, Little Sister & Boo)
