The Year That Was (2017)

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New year, New me? Nah, not really! Happy new year to all of us. I am just going to look back at 2017 and how it has been a good year for me.

2017 was a great year for me. It started with Papay getting a job. It was a breath of fresh air for the both of us. It was also my answered prayer, yes, I have been praying for that for quite some time. 2017 was also the year when I felt God's graces abundantly, though I know He has been blessing me all throughout despite my shortcomings.

That year also, Mitch turned 7, although things did not go as planned but we were still thankful for what we had.


That was also the year when we went all out with our travels, work-related by the way. I  went from Luzon to Mindanao. Although it was challenging, but I accepted the challenge wholeheartedly. There's that guilt feeling that I wont be home for my family's needs, my daughter's especially but I'm glad they understood my kind of work and I have the best family to make up for my absence. Despite being away and not able to guide my daughter with her studies, she was still on the 2nd spot in her class with 4 minor awards (Best in English, Best Reader, Most Creative, Best in Religion), I couldn't be any prouder.

2017 was also a challenging year for me financially. I was broke AF that at some point we would argue about money, and I hated it so much. Those moments I would never want to go back, that is why I am planning for our finances this year. And by hook or by crook I shall make this happen so that by the end of 2018, we can already see our own house coming into reality.
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I turned 33 that year. It's only the age that changed for me, I am still the same me.
The last quarter of my 2017 was fun. I received so many things. Thank you Lord!

I learned so many things from 2017 and I hope to improve this new year 2018. My goal for 2018 is to be CONSISTENT with everything I have set my mind into. To be consistent with my prayers and to read the bible. TO be consistent with the plans that I have set and not to be swayed away easily.
I pray for a healthier 2018, mentally, physically and spiritually.

Happy New Year to all of you from the Salceses.




Mamay


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