Some notable events that happened this PAST 2011 year:
 
To the birth of three beautiful baby girls: CASSANDRA, CHRISTIANE, and CELENI, all of which I was able to have the honor of being a godmother to all three. Congratulations and good luck to KUYA JON, ATE CATHY, KUYA CHRISTIAN, ATE KYRA, and ATE JENN as being parents and guardians for all these 3 cutie-pies.

To NIKKI’S 18th birthday - I was glad to be a part of it. Now you’re a woman so… go out and do woman things :P lol. Thank you TRIXIE, for always being the bomb and for our meet-ups this year (even if they were only probably less than a handful of times this year). Damn, responsibility. To all my family and cousins here in the states, KUYA JEFF, JAY-E, ATE JOANNE & KUYA REYNAN and my godson JOSHUA, CYRILL and CZARINA, JAY and LANI, WILLOW, CHINO, ZAKI. And for everyone in the Philippines. This year has been a memorable one for us.

To friendships from high school at different spots such as Crave, Vegas, clubs, bars, graduations, and houses for Thanksgiving! Most especially the girls who have made an impact in my life one way or another: 
EVE, SHEILA, VIRG, CHRISTINA, KAROLEEN, EMILY, ALINA, MERRIA, AILEEN, JOY, ALYSSA, SHENICA, TIFFANY. No this is not to purposely exclude people, there are PLENTY more :P I’ve just seen more of you at least once or more than once this year ^_^ I wish for us to not only be content and happy with where we are at this time of our lives, but also cherish the friendships that we’ve shared for greater than 5 years, some even about 20 years! 

To rekindling neighborhood friendships again – DENNIS – it was great biking with you for a minute, and shared some Starbucks time together, HAZEL – For seeing you and chatting it up during Rayson’s party and our get-together, LEIGH – I’m really rooting for you and your fashion endeavors cuz you ARE one fierce fuck if that’s an appropriate way to put it, and you’ve been always a good friend, CLAIRE – Where are you, man? Lol, I kid. I’m happy that you got a new job and taking care of making that paper, and for the many times we’ve had especially during the beginning of the year, they were especially notable and great! I’m really glad we were able to kick it a lot more this year than the past… 5 years combined? Heh. PAUL – Starbucks buddy, I wish you the best on your new job, and I’m actually really happy that I was able to witness it when you were on the phone at Starbucks!, JAED – Always great seeing you – You’ve been MIA, but nonetheless, good luck with everything, YURY – To the random times we’ve had calling each other to bitch about our work and other things, I salute you, woman. I’m always glad to at least include you in my list of fatty-food friends. But if and when it happens, someone please plan it! Thank you, MARK, for being not only my study buddy, but a good friend who’s there to talk to just about anything… Mostly about… this one person… ;) but nonetheless, always there. CAS, it’s always a pleasure to see you when you’re in town. Til the next time, enjoy the extreme weather up north! ^_^ I’m happy that we were all able to see each other this past October (and other times) to catch up on things. I don’t know when we’ll be able to see each other like that again, but when it does happen, someone plan it, thanks!

To being a part of a wedding in Vegas - Good luck to DANNY and AMBER! Though it kills me still to miss your vows, I am thrilled to have been a part of your special day. May you two grow stronger together in life and love, and hope that 2012 will unlock more adventures for you two. 

To MITCH, I’m wishing you the best while you’re out in training out in the Airforce. Thank you for the wine and dine, the outings we had before you left. HUA! 

To making great work friends – AMANDA, JOE Z, and SANDRA. For the most of my 2011 year, you all have been a part of it in the most positive way. Our times at Barney’s are always awesome, and our wallets jus became a little thinner every time we are out. You have become more than really good friends – despite my MIA-ness. I wish I could be a part of many more outings with you (yeah, I get jealous :P don’t judge me lol) and well, I hope there will be more this coming year. 

To my love, SHAUN, it will almost be 8+ years on January 3, 2012, and I think our relationship this year has been a tough trial run for the both of us: Your schooling and new job, and my attempt at passing these boards and my job too. Despite the times when we were both at the pits, there have been so much more great times this year that has helped us grow together. Be happy that I still miss you every day, even if it’s been 8+ years. I love you.

There are many other things to be thankful for, but it is especially the closest people in my life, thank you. 

Cheers! Onto 2012, bitches!