Graffiti art from a wall of The Circle Hostel Baler

Almost every night after work, I would sit on the bench in front of our flat for a few minutes. I will just sit there, spread my arms and look up at the sky. It would be stark black and filled with clouds. Come to think of it, I actually haven't seen stars from this part of Singapore. Come to think of it, I actually haven't seen stars IN Singapore, except from a balcony in Little India on Christmas Eve.

Just like many firsts, seeing those twinkling balls of gas gave me goosebumps. I have been working deadly hours this whole December. Like deadly deadly. I can count two full days when I didn't work for the whole month. This is why I can't help but still be grateful for every small win.

Those stars? Yup. Small win.


Speaking of wins... Oh hey Kriz and I won in Cash Cab Philippines! If you still haven't seen it, the replays will be airing on AXN Philippines until they start showing new episodes by January 9.

I have promoted this on my Facebook profile a few days leading into the premiere night because I was really proud of it. It gave me one of the moments I will remember for a long time. I call it my "defining moment" but alas, they cut all of that due to our already long air time. I will edit this post this weekend to include the behind the scene story of our overly excited reactions when we won.

This will be short and sweet.

Last New Year's eve, I made a New Year's resolution and, boy, am I glad to report that I was able to fulfill them! I was able to travel more frequently than I planned and rave like it was my life. I found time to nurture my relationships with family and friends. I finally went on that solo trip adventure abroad and got to learn a lot about myself. On top of it all, I got a little bit more than lucky on several raffles. (I used to never win raffles!)

I am leaving both Puerto Princesa City in a few hours and left 2014 without my trusty smartphone, but my only frustration there is that I haven't backed up my recent Singapore trip's photos and videos. I didn't anticipate losing it in the place I felt most safe. The irony, ano? But even with that, I still left the year fulfilled and without regrets because I know I lived it the most colorful way possible. There's just no amount of negative energy that can dampen how I spent 2014!

This new year, I have made another set of resolutions, and you can bet on it that I will find a way to make them happen too. *bliss*