2012: Ad Astra Per Aspera

As I write this, amongst the chaos and noise surrounding my neighborhood, I realized that 2012 was indeed the "rollercoaster year" in my life so far. (The previous "rollercoaster years" faded as compared to this years'.)

I've had my ups and my downs (like any other year, I know), but this one was different. I graduated from my dearest UP, defended my thesis successfully and won Best Poster. I had the life humbling experience of being in City Trial Courts and being involved in civil law cases with my family (Hardest experience in my life, but we came out on top. I could still be a lawyer ya know hahaha!). I made the biggest decision in my life and chose UST to be my dear med school. I got to travel to places such as the exotic Thailand, and the very beautiful Bicol. I've got my first break-up. I've got to experience bus commutes to and fro school. I've got new friends (Hello dear ScuBa 5)! I've STILL got my old friends (Hello Gazebo Friends and John and Maki and Jim from UPM). In short, this was different because it made me think that even though I am only a single speck in this giant universe of ours, I could affect so many people from what I do and what I've decided to do. That this world we live in makes us all interconnected in more ways than one. That one heartbreak can cause happiness to another. That one tear can free you of the sadness you've been keeping inside. That one monumental decision, might change your life forever.

UP Naming Mahal

Thailand :)

Bicolandia Roadtrip

The Statement Says It All :)

Toxic in medschool...but we party harddd!

Christmas in UST

ScuBa 5's Christmas Eating Bonanza

Gazebo Friends' 5th Annual Year Ender

My family :) <3 (insert Mina here lol)

I've got so many things to be thankful for, happy experiences, sad and angry moments. I'm thankful for both, because without them, I wouldn't realize the value of contentment and happiness.

2012 gave me it's best shot. It was a tough year, most especially emotionally. But because of those events, I was able to bring out the best version of myself (I hope), yet. 

As I end this post, I close 2012 with a smile, a bittersweet smile. Memories: some remain, some fade. But the lessons you learn at the end of the year is what matters.

Cheers to 2012. Here's to 2013.

Issa

P.S. I've finally let go. I've let go of the sadness and madness I've been encapsulated in the past few weeks. To you who reads this or not, thanks for adding me in Twitter again (that did surprise me because I thought we were friends there to begin with). Who knows, we might be in speaking terms again...someday. 

 P.P.S. "Ad Astra Per Aspera" - A Rough Road Leads To The Stars.