This year taught me how to be even more independent. I moved to a new place last April and is enjoying the freedom that I'm getting so far. It was not hard to adjust. It was as if I'm ready to take this new life to a whole new level.
In terms of finances, 2016 gave me a roller coaster ride. I got more bills since I moved out of my parents' house. I was forced to look for additional sources of income. Luckily, I got a part time job in July and an online freelance gig in September. As I face 2017, I will also be moving to a new full time job. The Lord really knows when to answer our prayers, right?
My career is also good. While I haven't taken any certificate course yet to upgrade my technical knowledge and skills, my work experiences help me boost my worth. I got a lot of job offers as soon as I updated my resume in LinkedIn and JobStreet. I admit, the application process is not that easy. I failed a lot of them but good thing, it didn't stop me from applying.
I also became very consistent in hearing a mass every Sunday. I started the year attending The Feast and later on, in Greenbelt Chapel. I was also able to serve in SFC Loreto. To top it off, I was able to start this personal Christian blog that I've long been wanting to do. Hopefully, I'll be able to write on a regular basis here.
I was able to finally start a business. I just joined Uber late November. So far, it's good. I'm not getting a lot of money from it yet but I'm positive that it will prosper in 2017. I believe in the platform. I personally use it. While the government is particularly interested in regulating it, I think the Filipino commuters who need it the most would not let Uber and Grab halt their operations knowing that our public transportation isn't that impressive.
As for my love life, that's possibly the one that I need to focused on this 2017. I'm not getting any younger so I really need to look for my special someone. But, I also don't want to put so much pressure that I look like I'm so desperate to settle down because I'm really not. I'm not even sure if I'm ready to take the burden of being a husband. Right now, I just want to experience the joy of having someone beside me.
My relationship towards my family is also great. I don't get to bond with them that often but during special occasions like last Christmas and this New Year's Eve, I always try to make myself present.
All-in-all, 2016 is such a good year for me. I learned a lot. Of course, I still have a lot of things to improve in myself but I'm very much thankful that I survived 2016. See you later, 2017! Help me to become the best version of myself.
Lord,
Thank you for all the blessings and challenges this year. I won't say I find it easier to accomplish them all but as I look back, I now understand why I have to go through all of those. Thank you for making me stronger and wiser.
I don't know what's in store for me in 2017. What I do know is that You will always be there to guide me.
Lord, continue to bless my life and all the people around me. Use me to be your instrument in bringing God's love to those who need it the most. Strengthen my heart as I continue to take this path of Yours.
Amen.
