11 Greatest Stories of 2011: A Year-Ender

this year has amazingly surprised me with the best things that life could offer.looking back, it wasn't a very smooth start and i was even afraid because of what people say that when a year starts out bad, it will always be bad (or even worse) for the rest of the year. i beg to disagree. yes you heard me right, i do not agree at all. a rough start is a challenge that you do everything in your might to prove to the world that 'life is what you make it'.

new year of 2011, i remembered on the strike of 12 when the world welcomed the year with noise and lots of festivities, i was alone in the attic of my grandma's house admiring the bright lights in the sky. i talked to God and begged him to make me happy, truly happy this year. it wasn't very specific but i know that He perfectly knows what my heart was looking for.

so this is a list of the 11 greatest stories this year.read on. and just a disclaimer, this is in no particular order because you can never compare great happenings (:

**i was elected president of the graduating class-- Splendor 2011! the whole experience was very humbling. i get to work closely with the mentors i look up to in school and they inspire me to be a better version of myself (:

**i finally graduated (: it was tough but i was awesome! haahaha (sorry but just give this one to me, braggin rights baby)

**boracay summer! everybody who truly knew me could attest how much of a beach lover i am. boracay was the ultimate vacay!

**imperial visit! one of the nicest places you can ever go to. and i was with family! this was joma's birthday. i was sick but i still get to admire the place!

**helmet diving (: it was a spur of the moment adventure getaway with kambal and her friends from work!

**meeting new friends and keeping old ones!

**my mactan beach trips! yess, i have completed the must-go beaches in mactan already.of course, without any bias at all, shang-ri la was the best.i rate crimson second.maribago bluewaters and portofino was so-so. but BE resort will always be special to me (:

**my friendship with Venus! i met V at work and it's amazing how we were sooo compatible as friends. she was like my lost soul sister. thank you soo much V for being with me all throughout. thank you for being the friend that you are. i want you to know that you are treasured..always!

**i finally said YES to braces! the whole ordeal was very discomforting but well i got to do it. it was a NOW or NEVER decision. im glad i said yes even if it means being very extra careful whenever i eat!

**surprise at radisson! i'm going to spare you the details on this one just because i just want the experience to be mine alone (selfish much?) this is one of the most romantic thing that could ever happen in a girl's lifetime (:

**JP- loving and being loved back in return! sometimes it would only take one person to make you believe in LOVE all over again. i'm glad that the best part of my 2011 came in at the almost end part because with that, i will always remember this year as a 'happy and very fulfilling year' for me! i love you baby!

as i was drafting this, i came to realize that there were still a lot of great stories i would like to include. i wanted to share to the whole world how this year has been a totally surprising, evenful, and amzing..just amazing year for me. to all the people who have been a part and will always be a part of my 2011-- THANK YOU!

2012, bring it on! i'm more than ecstatic to experience what you have to offer! HAPPY NEW YEAR LOVES! X