A few months before the year ends, I became very busy with a lot of things happening in life. I was a bit disappointed to myself that I wasn’t really able to complete my monthly journal. Though I still manage to properly arrange my files, time isn’t really enough to include it on my to do list.
That is the reason why, I forced my self and decided to create this content, not to satisfy other people but to give myself a credit for finishing this amazing year. Of course none of this could have happen without the help of our almighty God. So I am very thankful for Him giving me all the blessings and help that I needed.
January – A visit in Athens, Greece
It was my first time being outside the Philippines on a new year. It wasn’t bad at all for I celebrated it in Athens, Greece. It was my first time visiting this country and was my first time as well traveling miles away from the Philippines and staying in this very expensive continent – Europe.
I learned a lot about the Greek Culture and it’s history and said to myself that I really need to comeback really soon.
Back in the Philippines, I was able to join the yearly Wish Music Awards, attended UNTV-BMPI’s kick off party in Morong Bataan, and other events in the early part of the year.
February – Fun at Aureo, La Union
Adventure begins in the month of February. Early this month, bloggers friends flew to Cebu and stayed for a few days at Bai Hotel Cebu. Back in Manila, we went to Pampanga for the yearly Hot Air Balloon activity. After 20 years, It was also this month when Bonifacio Batch 1998 were reunited hosted by one of my classmates who resides in Meycauayan, Bulacan.
Before the island was hold for closure, I was also able to visit Island Cove for the very last time. And finally, one of the most memorable trip with friends in La Union, were we visited and stayed for a few days in Aureo Beach Resort.
March – Super Star Virgo Cruise
Summer hits my calendar with my very first trip via cruise. Super Star Virgo Cruise docks in Manila and brought us in the middle of the China Sea for a day. We were able to try the amenities, restaurants and other awesome activities that made our stay in the ocean enjoyable and worry free.
In this month, the first Wishcovery competition was also held. Friends from the defunct show “Kami Naman” also held a reunion hosted by a former co-host who is now base in Canada, Monday Manila. I was also able to go back in Pampanga to attend the yearly Lubao International Balloon and Music Festival, Pico De Loro Sands in Batangas and lastly did a trip with my friends “DAX” in the city of pines “Baguio City.”
April – Luljettas, Antipolo, Rizal
This month, I said to myself that I will try my best to keep up and make my monthly journal available.
Ascent Flight also gave me the privilege to be one of their passengers for the Helicopter Ride service they are offering from NAIA to Peninsula hotel and vice versa. I also did my very first event for Monster Milkshake for this month. Lastly, our pampering sesh started in Luljettas in Antipolo, Rizal.
Also Read: April 2018 Journal
May – Tough Mudder Family
In this month, I became a fan of Harry Styles after watching him perform live in MOA Arena. I’ve met a new circle of friends as well in this month, with the goal to strengthen each and every individual in the team. The Tough Mudder family or so called TAO Tribe, were really helpful in making me conquer different obstacles along our way. I was really glad and always looking forward on to joining our regular Tough Mudder Monday training.
Also Read: May 2018 Journal
June – Family Trip to Baguio City
I still cannot believe it! In this month, I bought a car! After years of hesitation, I finally did it. It was a really big decision (specially if it involves a huge amount of money) that somehow made me feel that I am moving up to the next level of life. A new responsibility starts in this month.
For the record, this month was the most costly month I had this year. In June, I was able to visit this famous sand spa in Pampanga, stayed for a day at Cirque Serviced Residences and lastly visited Baguio City with the whole family.
Also read: June 2018 Journal
July – Glimpse of Baler, Aurora
This month started with the theater play “Rak of Aegis.” Eventually, it was followed by a series of different cultural activities like Virgin Lab Fest, Eto na Musikal nAPO, Elements Music Festival, and other fashion related activities like Gayak Fashion Show, EFS Photoshoot and the chance to be styled by Daryl Chang at Uniqlo. This was also the month when I was able to watch Super Junior in MOA Arena and became a fan of them right after. It has been a blast this month, especially when I attended the Tough Mudder Race and bonded pretty well with my Tough Mudder crew. We even had drawn some plans of traveling to places like Tagaytay (which I wasn’t able to join) and La Union, which is soon to be fully painted by the crew.
July was also the month were I first visited Baler, Aurora.
Also Read: July 2018 Journal
August – Roadtrip to San Juan, La Union
August was spent mostly with the people that matters to me the most. I was able to bond with different circle of friends and family as well. This was the time when I was also invited to join Davao City’s Kadayawan Festival, we had a really hectic schedule that everyday’s call time was almost 6 in the morning. Cinemalaya was also held during this months and I was happy to join Edward Santos to watch most of it. But one of the best thing that happen in this month was when our Barkada’s planned trip to La Union happened. It was my first time traveling with them and was also my first time doing a long drive from Manila to San Juan, La Union.
September – ASUS Brand Ambassador
This has been the most busiest month of the year and also one of the most number of times I wore a suit! In the early days of the month, I was again invited to host the largest diving show in Asia – DRT SHOW. A few days later, I attended two different formal events; The Launch of Penthouse by the Bay & E Bloggers Ball. In this month, I was also been part of the ASUS Zenbook Ambassadors which was a really great honor being lined up with personalities I look up to. We also celebrated Elle Ramirez’ and Chichay’s birthday. I gained a new family through DigiStar, did a few TVC shoots and more.
Also read: September 2018 Journal
October – Dream Destination – Tokyo, Japan
It was a back to back trip in this Month where I visited two places for the very first time – Siargao and Tokyo, Japan! Siargao became memorable not just because of the place but because of the celebration within, being able to witness Yuki and Nick Higson’s nuptial. It was a fun and memorable times where close friends traveled from Manila to Siargao to celebrate the union of two hearts.
A few days later, #RuRoRo‘s most awaited travel to Tokyo Japan happened.
November – Back to Boracay
My birthday month was celebrated with more work and fun! In this month, I brought my family to a quick staycation in Grass Garden in Bulacan. DAX held another get together and visited Canyon Cove in Batangas. There were different events here and there including the ASUS trip to Boracay.
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December – Celebrations Begins!
Just like every other year, December is always one of the highlights of the year where events and celebrations here and there happen. In this month, I celebrated my 18th Sabbath year in the Church. I also attended different year-end parties and receive gifts from brands who’ve supported me this 2018. A get together with a new circle of friends also happen, thanks to my friends who owns Blackport PH Resto and Bar who hosted our party. We had so much more than what was expected. I was also able to meet few more people here who’m I wish to get to know more this coming 2019.
Comes a few days before the year end, which were spent mostly with my closest friends, family and myself.
I wasn’t really able to complete my 2018 Journal, was not really able to complete my goals and even crossed some of the places I planned to visit. Hopefully, God willing, this 2019 would be a better year. To more friends, families, circles, places and memories. Let all achieve growth, keep good people, sustain happiness, maintain good health, keep kindness and spread love. Claiming all these, this 2019!
