New Year Happy

2011 has been one good year. It started a bit on the down side, but in general it has been stable and positive. And I guess I learned a lot and challenged  my self in many occasions this year. Got to admit, I have been feeling stressed out, lonely and dissatisfied about a lot of things (almost the whole year), but I believe that I have kept my composure very well. As my being workaholic took all the time (probably 99% of it) from my social life the two years before, in 2011 I have started to come out of my shell again and have a life. I have met new people, some of them became friends and close acquaintances.

Also, I have gotten to know a few who share some of my ideals and visions on different (and relevant) things. Or at least have the same level of passion or vision I have. Which made me feel really excited and inspired, as I love people with "substance" - in the midst of so much materialism and shallowness in Dubai, they are like gems.

Events this year:

My aunt whom is very close to me died last January. Really painful time for my whole family.

Watch Eric Clapton last February.

Got extremely busy with work. Lost weight and got a bit depressed. My parents are also getting sick and got so anxious to go home again (went home a few days during my aunt's funeral).

Back in Manila last June. I was best man to my friend from UP on his wedding.

Met new friends from UAP. Been busy again with UAP stuff.

I got to tour the old country of Armenia last August.

Had an accident in the fast lane of Sheikh Zayed Road, and fortunately did not get hurt.

I stopped taking on freelance work since October, as my health is not in its best.

Watched the F1, November in Abu Dhabi.

Did a Backstreet Boys dance for a Christmas party.

Back home again 27th of December. This new year's eve, my family was complete in one roof, which has not been after a very long time (since five-six years ago?) - priceless.

Looking forward to 2012...