People of my Year 2014

I know, it's already 9 days late haha! It's better late than Never dba? hehe! 2014 has been a very memorable for me. A LOT has happened to me personally and professionally. In 2014, I was able to make a career move (well not necessarily "career" kasi same position lang...wink!). The most important thing that gave soul to my 2014 were the people who were with me thru the ups and downs of last year. Here are the People of MY 2014:

1. Kuya DJ and Family (Mommy Joy, Nyle and Nathan)

Kuya and his family in their New year family portrait

I live far away from home. Living in Manila will make me crazy without this bunch. My weekend is never complete if i'm not able to go home to QC. Being a new south girl, i really need a home away from home. Whenever i'm with them, i never felt homesick coz i am really at home in their home :D

2. Kumares and Kumpare

This photo was just taken last December at baby Hendrix's christening. 

I've been friends with this bunch for a long time. We shared a lot during night shift in my previous company (may it be food, advice, life experiences, chismis or work related concerns), and i'm so happy to have them. Even if we're not officemates anymore and we don't spend much time together so often, we are still friends and connected to one another. Thanks Guys! Let's spend time together again, soon.

3. Jasminians 2004

Jasminians at our 10th Year celebration held at Aurora Mountain Resort. The photo above is with our HS advisers from first to fourth year.

2014 is a great year for us Jasminians, coz it's our 10th year since we graduated from High School. I for one loved High school so much (especially our school, APMC), since those were my formative years. It was in high school that I was able to discover my strengths and weaknesses as an individual. It was also in HS that i was able to meet friends that are for keeps. You know as well as they say, the friends you meet in High school, will be your friends for life! It is true, for me! I really treasure them! And I am very proud of what we have become after 10 years. Hopefully we'll have another reunion next year guys, I am really looking forward! (fingers crossed).

4. BSN Blockmates

Roel, Nikki, Me, Dee and Friday at Cafe Noriter, Cebu (still the same noisy people haha!)

We had a reunion/lunch date last March. We weren't complete coz some were already busy with work and family. But I am happy coz i was able to spend time with some of them again after 6 years of not seeing each other after graduation. Some are still practicing Nursing (lucky them) but most of us (including me), are now in different fields. College for me was one heck of a roller coaster ride, from studying for exams to out of town RLE duties (plus the NLE review every Sunday). Without a support system (like them) you would really go crazy! I am eternally grateful to God for giving me such wonderful people coz they made my nursing journey easier despite the stress and pressure. If i could turn back time, i would still choose nursing in college so i'll still be able to meet and go through tough times with them. I miss you guys!

5. Eastwood Fambam

Early dinner at Lugang Cafe, SM Aura last April.

For the 3 years that I've spent living in Eastwood, I am so proud to say that i gained a family! Tito Willie , Tita Mai and Cinzana. When I'm with them, I feel that I belong to their family. By heart, I am a Ragaza! I don't see them so often now and I miss them so much! Hope to see you soon guys, di ko pa nabibigay christmas gifts nyo hehehe!

6. Team Heather

Photo taken by Lou at Pansol, Laguna

I never had a dull moment with this team!Leaving them left me heartbroken and even if i already work for a different company, i still want to be with them. I do not like all members of this team (of course, ayoko maging plastic) but mas marami naman akong like pa din. I miss you team! See you very soon :D

7. Bianca Gonzalez-Intal

At Bianca's Paano ba to booksigning at MOA.

My fangirl side is ignited this year! I finally got the chance to meet and greet my girl-crush and life peg! Oh my God! just the thought of it makes me giddy and so kiliiiig! For years i have been following Bianca (ever since that pantene commercial!). I am so happy that finally she has written a book, yun mababasa mo in the flesh (yun mahahawakan and maaamoy pati hahaha!). I always read her blog, esp her fondness over her pamangkins, kasi we're the same (hands on tita din ako). I look forward to more meet and greet with her this year :D

8. Pamangkins Galore!

Top photo (back L to R): Moshe, Kimboy, Bea

(front L to R): Trixie, Benedict, Nikko

Bottom photo (L to R): Nyle, Nathan

Here i am again getting gigil over these kids. Well six of them are now grown ups! I just want to post their yagit picture above hahaha! One is already a Registered Pharmacist (Bea) and 2 of them (Trixie and Benedict) will graduate from High school this year. 2014 is a milestone for us coz we welcomed our 8th baby - Ryndall Nathan. We're all so crazy about our new baby! I know Nathan will grow up to be a respectful and pleasant kid, just like his Kuya's and Ate's. Like my wish for them every year-I wish for them to have good health and always honor their parents. I'll still make sure that they will be better versions of me (just like what i said last year, unli si tita-paulit ulit hahaha!)

9. Sergia "Loloy" Villamero-Tapdasan

Photo with my siblings taken last November at Kuya DJ's awarding ceremony as Most Outstanding Auroranian 2014 (wind effect yun hair ni Manang hahahaha!)

I am forever grateful to God for the gift of family! Most especially to our mom who reared us with love and compassion. She's 73 (in papers she's still 72 hehe!). When people compliment us siblings on something we did, the honor is all for our mom. This year she's been so active in social media and that made her more visible and connected to the people. We love you 'My!

10. Al Di La Tapdasan-Bajuyo

Manang with our lovable and cutest baby Nathan.

My sister never ceases to amaze me. If some people say they are impressed by what I do, the answer is, "wait til you meet my sister." She's just the bravest person in the world! I always say that she's the person I always look up to. 2014 is so memorable for her coz her eldest kid, Bea passed the licensure exam for Pharmacists, and that reflects on how good she is as a single mom! My wish for manang this year is to achieve more and make us more proud of her...

So who gave soul to your 2014?