Huwwwhat a year

2010 definitely is a year to remember.

A different experience, different problems, different highs, different agencies and even, a different country.

It didn't really start well as I was questioning the work I've been doing, the agency I'm working at, the financial problems I was going through and a worst stuff that I choose to just keep to myself - but its the worst.

Anyway, the biggest thing that happened to me this year was uprooting myself from my lovely home Makati, which is by the way the best place ever, trying out a life outside the country -- and that is Cambodia. It was a such a difficult, difficult decision that lasted from June to August. Family is very dear to me. My friends are very important to me. I cannot stress enough how badly I need their physical presence in my life. What led me to leave my loves is one, Money. Secondly, and this is just being rational about life decisions, is experiencing something out there. Going for an adventure. Opening up new doors. Growth and all that shit.

I was scared as hell. There was short span of time to relish everything from the time I accepted to the date I was going to fly out. It was just a month and it was a whirlwind month trying to finish my requirements, settling my debts, settling my payables, packing and cleaning and of course, saying my goodbyes.

Saying my goodbyes is not just a mere phone call or text. Its a gathering with my family and different circles of friends that I have. Most memorable was my despedida party with the Chums who did a video for me. I cried a lot. God. If I could just press a button at that time and put everything on hold for 10 years, I would. It was the hardest. Spending my last day with my family was also hard. Going to airport, even harder. I tried avoiding sentimental moments, especially with mom, because I would just break down. But that's life. I decided on it so suffer, even if its really that hard.

Fortunately, I came to realize that hard life comes with surprises. My life here in Cambodia is nothing like I've expected. And believe it or not, I'm having a blast. I'm happy with the new friendships I've formed. Those friendships really help me a lot to adjust quite easily. Of course, there were some moments of sadness, of missing my family and friends back home. Thank God for technology because it made things a little bit easier to cope up with.

I'm ending this year with this new adventure. I can only wish that the fun-ness of this adventure will continue on in the next year. I can't wait to see what's in store for me in 2011.

I will rock it.