Happy New Year!

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Happy new year everyone! We've been kinda busy during the holidays. My cousins and aunts arrived from Zamboanga, and my cousin and his family from Singapore also arrived. So there, we had a very booked Christmas. We went to the beach twice, one at Villa Amparo for an overnight stay, and the other one at Paradise, for a day tour. I guess Villa Amparo did not really live up to our expectations that's why we had to just enjoy Paradise Island. We shopped until we dropped (courtesy of our aunts), and we ate, a lot! We watched "The Hobbit" at IMAX and almost occupied one whole aisle. Hahaha.. That's how many we were. It was surely one fun holiday season where we all bonded and enjoyed each other's company. Is it time to plan for December 2013? The year 2012 was definitely one of the best. I guess every year is better. But 2012 was a bit special for me. I started solo private practice in the last part of 2011. I struggled a lot, persevered, learned, and gained some new clients. In the end, I got what I wanted, more time for my growing kids (which is the main reason why I had to change my career path) and happiness. I think that's what matters. In the end, I believe what counts is how our decisions make us happy. So the year 2013, they say is not a good year for those born in the year of the Monkey (my Chinese Zodiac Sign). Uhmmm, sorry but I'd say this year will be better. This year is the year of the faith. So I am going to have faith and believe that 2013 will be a blast. 2013 will definitely be better. Have fun in 2013 folks! Remember, work hard but do remember to enjoy life as well. Live, love and laugh!

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