2015

So… I didn’t prepare any blog post to welcome 2015. I used to start composing my ‘welcoming-the-new-year’ entry at least three days before the start of the year. But for some reason, I decided to write what I have to say/share about the past year on the first day of the following year itself; which is today.. 1st of January, 2015.

2014 was by far the most exciting year of my life.. (yet!) Well, aside from the fact that I finished academics last March, a lot of remarkable stuff occurred the following months. If you are constantly visiting my blog then I suppose you already know what I am talking about.
My 6-month internship in the States– was the highlight of my 2014.

When I started my “job” at The Sagamore (start of June) I remember myself being excited and terrified at the same time. I was thrilled because I know everything that would happen from that moment on is going to be a whole lot new and different– and I was scared for the same reason. I’ve never been soooo nervous in my entire life until my first day at work.. Ahh ‘first-day-of-something’ jitters. I was even struggling to introduce myself to the people I was working with. (You see the disadvantage of being an introvert?) But as time passes, I came to the realization that I have to get out of my comfort zone, step forward and learn how to stand on my own. 
I worked at the omelette station for six months and I honestly cannot stand the people who keep on saying that my job was “so easy” and lame; those who are saying that my internship was useless because all I did for six months was to deal with eggs; that I surely didn’t learn anything from it. If you’re one of those people then you deserve a smack on the face; you certainly don’t know what you’re talking about. Just because I worked at the omelette station does not mean I know nothing besides cooking eggs. I mean, I gained substantial knowledge about the kitchen from the experiences I had. Like I’ve mentioned on my previous posts, it might not be learning new dishes to cook but mainly getting the point of working inside a real kitchen.
Which is (to tell you in all honesty) is not that easy.

Anyway.. Around October, I started feeling the unwillingness to work; I got lazy. Going to work felt like dragging myself to school (you know what I mean). That feeling started when the Filipino community in Bolton started getting closer; and by getting closer I mean through having drinking sessions regularly. I wasn’t joining the group at first; during the first three/four months, I always ignored parties/drinking sessions and forced myself to go to bed as early as I could because I don’t want to struggle at work the following day (Getting up for work at 4 in the morning is not a joke). It’s just latterly that I realized I should make the most out of my remaining days, so I joined the troop.
The timidity lasted until my last day at The Sagamore, and I honestly regret nothing. I’d say those were the best days (or nights, rather) of my stay in Bolton.

Basically I just want to say that I had a really good time in the course my internship and my whole stay in the United States. I am so glad I was able to experience things that I never thought I would. New York just gave me good memories to last a lifetime. Everything that took place in Bolton Landing was just too remarkable– and I will never get tired of being nostalgic about it. If I could only just turn back time.. I definitely would.

I’d love to give thanks to all the good people who made 2014 a lovely year for me. And to the person who made it extra special, thank you for making me happy. 🙂

Also to those that I’ve hurt, I am sorry for my shortcomings. May your heart be cured and be filled with happiness this year.

As I was thinking about what occurred in 2014, I find myself smiling for I realized I spent the year well. (Finally!) I am just grateful for all the wonderful things that happened in 2014 and for EVERYTHING God has laid upon me; a good opportunity, experience, knowledge, memories, new friends, peace of mind, trust, happiness and love. I am looking forward to making 2015 even better. 🙂

Happy New Year everyone! 

PS: Oh yes, I kept it short. I’m sleepy.