As I sit here in my computer, I realize that 2007 was a year that paved the way towards a lot of changes.

During the first quarter of 2007, I realized that I wasn't happy at all with my job. I was dissatisfied,  lazy, and left demoralized because of work related issues which I think were making me a bad worker, and a worse person at that, and I knew that I had better do something before I become a lot worse. I was faced with a lot of choices with regards to the path that I wish to pursue in my career and with matters of the heart. They weren't easy decisions to make for, which I had a lot of things that I have sacrificed along the way, including friendships and relationships.

Things became a lot better during the second quarter of 2007. I landed a good paying job and quite a promising career as a software developer for an HIS. But when things started to get too comfortable, I was again faced with another life changing predicament. I was offered an assignment outside the country and was given a choice to either accept it or be left jobless; note: the company was closing down its local office and only chosen developers were offered to go to the main branch outside the country, and by outside meaning, it will be thousands of miles away from my home, and I will stay offshore for at least two years, and was only given less than a month to decide. Though the offer sounds promising because tempting for they would pay me quite generously for my services, I wasn't ready and mature enough to have a career offshore. Aside from the lack of maturity, I wasn't prepared at that time to leave everything and everyone behind. I really wasn't planning on being away for so long. Also at this time, my sister made a very important announcement, she was planning to get married by the last quarter of 2007, which made my decision for departing a lot harder. Well, we all know how that turned out.

By the third quarter of the year, I decided to start my life all over again. Landing a much better job, with the opportunity to stay in the country while being paid a lot more decently. I also decided to give my career as a web developer one more try. With the job and the new environment that I was in, I decided to move out of my sister's apartment and try to make it on my own, and found a beautiful apartment. Being on my own gave me a great sense of freedom, and for the first time in my life, I felt truly empowered and quite responsible for myself. Being on my own is a thrill in itself, and it is quite exhilirating and liberating.

By the forth quarter of the year, my sister got married to her college sweetheart, and I was glad that I was there, because for me, no amount of money in the world could surpass the feeling of being able to see your sister in the happiest day of her life. I was happy that I was there to see it. By this quarter, I felt that good fortune was bestowed upon my family because my sister got her much-deserved promotion, and I passed my probationary period and got a raise in turn. It was a truly remarkable feeling to be able to be recognized for our efforts not only by being given monetary rewards but being able to receive and garner respect from colleagues and superiors.

Though 2007 was a great year for my career, it wasn't that great in my personal relationships. My heart got a little squished and squashed and my ego got shattered to bits. I felt like a kid who never wanted to go back and continue when she fell down several times. 2007 was a year when my heart almost fell a couple of times, only to realize that I didn't really want anyone to actually catch it. It was a year for searching the one, but only came back empty handed due to my own fear and cautiousness. But that's alright, I bet 2008 would be better when it comes to that department, at least I had great times, and at least I got to put myself out there no matter how hard, embarassing, and sometimes idiotic it may be. I'm glad that I did it.

So for 2008, I wish, no correction, I will try my hardest to be happy and be the best person that I can be. So 2008, I welcome you with a big bang! =)