I've been willing to publish this post on new year's eve but had a minor writer's block. The first title I thought of was 'My top 7 moments of 2012', now that I've thought about it, the title and the content don't fit. So, I kept thinking of things, people or live events that made an impact on me last year. Here are my top 5 of 2012
Top 5: Matt Bomer
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| Matt Bomer |
Yes, It's none other than Neal Caffrey, himself. For the past year, I've been a huuuge fan of Matt Bomer. He's the lead con-man in the series, White Collar which is back for their 4th season on January 22, 2013 on USA Network. What made me a fan? We all know that he's freaking handsome, he is also one of the most promising actor today. The 35 year-old, actor is a father of 3 adorable children with his significant other, Simon Halls (
sorry, ladies!). Regardless of his orientation, Matt Bomer is able to deliver what his character needed. He starred in TV series, Chuck, Traveler, and Tru Calling; and movies, Texas Chainsaw Massacre, In Time, and Magic Mike. He is currently the fan favorite for the character, Christian Grey of best selling trilogy by EL James, Fifty Shades of Grey. With my addiction, I've created a tumblr account solely dedicated to Matt Bomer. We already have 2,306 followers and almost 70,000 pageviews. If you have the time, please visit our page,
EverythingMattBomer and also follow our twitter account,
@EveryMattBomer.
Top 4: Heartbreak
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This year, I experienced my most painful heartbreak. (will not put into details.) But after the heartbreak, it made me much more wiser and mature. I was able to see new things in a new perspective and made me realize that I can do more. Now, I am very much happy, stronger and independent though sometimes I miss the thought of being in love, I can manage on my own. :)
Top 3: Books
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Yes! Books, books, and books! This year have been all about books! I rekindled my love with books during the time when I was heartbroken. At that time, the only thing I was doing to help me cope is by reading books. I can read a 600 pages book in 2 days and a trilogy in roughly 4 days and I instantly jump to the next book I see. I highly recommend this to people who have nothing to do, instead of watching the television all day of playing lousy online games, try reading a book. It's one of the most productive thing you can do in a day. It can even enhance your memory and vocabulary. If you want me to recommend a book for you, we can be friends at Goodreads.com (
Gela Reyes on Goodreads).
Top 2: Mama
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| with my mama dearest :) |
Since 2010, my mama has been fighting cancer. She was diagnosed to have Endometrial Cancer last October 2012. We've been fighting cancer for more than 2 years now. Recently my mama has been experiencing back pains which opted us to seek consult. Chest x-ray was done which showed small nodules in her lungs. After undergoing Chest CT scan and bone scan, result revealed the nodules had multiplied in her lungs and was also in the pleural space and the cancer has already reached her bones. She's now on oral chemotherapy and pain meds.
I am very proud of my mama. Even though it seems like the whole world is on her shoulders, she's not giving up. We are still fighting and we will do everything to defeat cancer. If you're reading this.. Please pray for her.
Top 1: Nurse on Duty
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| Me at work :) |
On September 2012, I landed on my dream job, I am finally a staff nurse of the Philippine Heart Center. I waited for more than 2 years; 2 years and 11 months to be exact, I was hired as a staff nurse. :) I passed my application as staff nurse last October 2009 and immediately had my HR interview and clinical exam. 2010, my mama got sick and I took care of my mama so I wasn't able to follow up my application. On May 2012, I had my panel interview with head nurses and a one-on-one interview with our chief nurse. Thank God I passed the interviews. The experience was one of the most nerve-wrecking thing i've every undergone. It took almost 4 months 'till I started working there and I have no regrets declining an offer also as a staff nurse in another specialty hospital.
The past year has been full of ups and downs and with every challenges, I learned, became wiser and faces each day with a brighter look in life. This year, I decided to make an oath to myself that'll try to start spending less and saving more for me and my family. To obey my parents and to love my family more than I could love anyone. To try to live a healthy lifestyle and not to fall for just words but let their actions speak for themselves. And lastly, to remain vigilant in giving care to my patients who depends on us nurses to help them recover from sickness.
We may never know what the future holds for us, we only need to take a step at a time and reflect on our lives. :)
The Fault in Our Stars by John Green
