If the year 2015 is a challenging year for our family, bumawi naman kami sa 2016. Though there were still challenges overall, it is still a good year so I’m thankful for the year 2016.
2016 is a year of acceptance, last year I was adjusting to my husband’s work. He has so many business trips that I’m not used to. For someone who is “TIME” is the language of love, the presence of my husband is very important to me.
But accepting the fact that he really needs to travel for work makes my life easier. Nakakapagod na rin naman magtampo kung wala siya pag weekend or holidays so accept and move on na lang.
2016 is a year, when I’m trying to be independent, I used to be independent when I was still single, I can go anywhere and anytime I want. Things change when I got married and had my son, I became so dependent on my husband na dapat lagi ko siya kasama kahit saan.
But year 2016, I’m trying my best to be independent. It started with our Cebu trip, I’m proud to say na nakapagtaxi kami na kaming dalawa lang mag-ina. It is a big achievement for me. Hehehe! My son and I were able to tour Japan and Singapore without hubby because he was busy with work so kami lang mag-ina ang namasyal. Hopefully, I can do that here in the Philippines, sana safe na in the near future.
2016 is also our travel year, last year I realized that life is so short, sa sobrang severe ng psoriasis ko feeling ko mag-goodbye earth na ko so when my condition improved last year, I really took advantage of the time na ok ako. Throughout the year, I was still going to the hospital for check-up and lab tests but no phototherapy so I could travel. Yes, do the things that make me happy while I’m still alive.
So let me share what happened in 2016?
January
We started our year with check-ups, my son and I started wearing eyeglasses. I have had eyeglasses since college but after I resigned from work, I stopped going to ophtha na. Wag gayahin, we need to have eye check-ups every year. I need to change my eyeglasses kasi tumaas na pala grado ko. And because I need to be a role model to my son, lagi ko na rin suot. Hehehe!
My son went to Pediatric Dentist too for tooth extraction, it is one painful experience that he can’t forget. Of course, I had my routine check-up with my derma.
February
My husband underwent Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy at St Lukes BGC so we had a hospital staycation. I was thankful for the successful operation, I have never been so scared in my life, di ako mapakali nung nasa operating room hubby ko.
February is also our wedding anniversary and we just celebrated our 10th wedding anniversary. Oh yes, one decade of TWOgetherness. We had a staycation at Vivere Azure, ate at La Finca Tagaytay and tried painting at Sip & Gogh Alabang.
March
Our family joined, “Run for Hungry Minds”. My son and I joined 2.5km while my husband finished the 5km run. We went to National Shrine Pio, Nurture Wellness, and Caleruega again last Holy Thursday. We had Easter Staycation at Vivere Hotel, my son experienced his first Easter Egg Hunting event. Watch the video here.
My son got Red Eagle Award so we went back to school for Recognition Day.
April
We revisited Cebu, this was a memorable trip because we stayed in Cebu for 6 days, unlike nung last visit namin na overnight lang. Hehehe! My son and I experienced business class flight. We tried three hotels during our trip, we stayed in Cebu City Marriott Hotel, Cebu Parklane International Hotel and Crimson Resort and Spa Mactan.
Read: Things to do in Cebu
We went to Kidzania Manila for the very first time. Watch the video here.
May
Mother's Day celebration at Twin Lakes. We had flu vaccines and went to Japan. Yey, it is on my bucket list and I finally ticked it off.
Read: 7 Days in Tokyo Japan
June
My husband celebrated his birthday in Sambokojin. Back to school but we were able to watch Finding Dory movie and attend a friend’s wedding.
July
I attended a baking class “The Day I Learned How to Bake my Own Bread”
August
I celebrated my birthday in Singapore. We stayed in Singapore for 5 days, visiting different zoos.
Read: 5 Days in Singapore
September
We got the report card for first grading and we treated our son in Kidzania Manila for getting gold eagle seal and part of the top 10 in their class. Watch the video here
October
It was my son’s birthday month and we had a staycation at EDSA Shangri-la Hotel. My son joined his first field trip without chaperone and we watched “Miss Peregrined’s Home for Peculiar Children” movie
November
My son got a gold eagle seal again and we treated him a bowling game. Watch the video here.
December
December is a busy month as always. We went to St James Bazaar, I attended Youth Builders Reunion, busy with advent calendar and holiday activities and of course, we ended our 2016 with a BANG. We went to Pangasinan, Baguio, and Sagada. I haven’t a blog about our trip but you can watch the video on my YouTube.
Read: Day Trip at Lingayen Pangasinan
So that’s it, my highlights of 2016
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Highlights of 2012
Highlights of 2013
Highlights of 2014
Highlights of 2015
Indeed so many trips but I bet you all had fun. Traveling can be a lot more meaningful and memorable if with loved ones. I wish your 2017 will be just as great. And more independence and trust in self !
ReplyDeleteTrue, nothing beats traveling with family. I really hope that I can be independent again. :)
DeleteWow looks like you traveled a lot last year. I envy you! Hahaha. Though sa likot ni Cloud, I don't think I can manage that alone heheh.
ReplyDeleteI feel you, nung toddler age pa anak ko hindi rin kami palabiyahe. :)
DeleteWow sis, too many travels!!! Grabe! Kami, di man lang umabot ng lima! haha! As far as I remember, we've only been to Morong, Bataan, Bagac Bataan and Zambales last year! haha. By the time Dane comes home, we plan to go back to his hometown and visit Kalanggaman Island in Leyte. Maybe around December this year. Keeping my fingers crossed for that.
ReplyDeleteThat's still good, marami ka pa rin napuntahan. It is not just the destination, the most important thing is you enjoyed your trip. :) Kalanggaman Island is on my bucket list but I know not anytime soon so looking forward for your trip para may idea ko. :)
DeleteYour 2016 was a year of travel, indeed! Ang dami n'yong nagawa ang napuntahan. :D But what made me smile is when you said you're now learning to be more accepting and more independent. Sana matutunan ko rin yan. Happy new year sis! God bless you and your family. :)
ReplyDeleteGo, push natin maging independent. :)
DeleteWow you traveled a lot last 2016 sis, I miss Cebu already... Last year we've been in Boracay, Bataan and Zambales. This year pag uwi ni husband we're planning na mag vacation sa province naming dalawa then diritso ng Davao. Praying this plan na magawa namin. Happy new year sis, may the good Lord bless you and to your family. Cheers!
ReplyDeleteTravel is a nice bonding, it doesn't matter kung saan basta kasama natin family. :) I missed Davao na rin, sana may chance din makavisit ulit.
DeleteThat was quite a busy year for you. YOu've traveled everywhere, ang saya! Sana kami rin soon!
ReplyDeleteWow andameng travel! I hope I get to travel too with my kids someday. Indeed a very memorable 2016 for you sis.
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