Hello Kitty

I seldom remember my dreams. 

And when I do, I searched for its meaning. 

Last night was an exception. 

I remembered it, the little details. 

I was with my family - Mom, Dad and sisters, I’m not sure with my brothers. I was enjoying a Hello Kitty themed fireworks, wearing a white short dress with my red or pink shoulder bag (take note: I’m not into shoulder bag, more on body bag. Meaning I was matured at this time). I looked sophisticated and my sisters are wearing fashionably too. It was a happy moment. The fireworks were beautiful. I enjoyed it. I was able to vlog a little. But before this happening, I was doing charity works, donating for a specific shop. 

Then, we went to dine in a Hello Kitty restaurant when I started to film for my vlog. Then I woke up. 

I googled the meaning of this dream as soon as I woke up since I still remember it.

Fireworks, is a symbol of celebration, unexpected news or wealth.

If you see bright fireworks in a dream, it means that very soon you will have luxury and even rich life. If fireworks that you dreamed of lit all around you, then soon your wishes and old dreams will come true.

If you dream that you are at some public festivals and have fun observing fireworks, in the near future, you will experience a happy period, which will not be marred by anything.

I was excited. I hope so. 

I’m not feeling 100% okay. This dream made me hopeful. I won’t lose hope. I will be happy. 

I made a decision before this dream. 

It is an indication that I’m on the right track. 

I need to be an eagle, I need to fly high. Don’t mind the crows, focus on the goals. Things will get better. :)

Better 2021

Happy New Year! 

Happy 2021 from the world’s tallest building Burj Khalifa! 

This is my second time to spend the Holidays in Dubai because I always go home and it is my first time to experience New Year’s Eve closer to Burj Khalifa. It was definitely one for the books! 

Here's our video story about it: NEW YEAR 2021 IN DUBAI - New Year Eve’s Fireworks in Burj Khalifa Dubai

This 2021, I am claiming that this will be the year of better things, comfort and peace of mind.

It will be back to basics.

This will be the aftermath of the last year’s chaos but on brighter side. 

I will be more focused and continue taking care of myself, my health (mentally & emotionally) and my heart. 

I pray that our health will stay well, our family will stay intact, my work will have more business & clients, same with our businesses. 

I am hopeful. As they say, there is always a rainbow after the rain. 

Everything will be alright. Fighting! 

What happened, 2020?

What? 2020 is ending?!

Is there even a year 2020? 

Too many things happened in this year. I still cannot believe that in few hours, the year will change again.

It felt like I just woke up and it is 2021 already. 

2020 will be year of triumphs, answered prayers and realizations. 

These are what I claimed for this year from my January 2020 blog.

• Triumphs & Answered Prayers - Not too much on this, I am thankful I still have work and I am safe and healthy.
• Realizations - This is 100%! I agree with this. Too many realizations and learnings happened to me, to everyone this year!

I am very hopeful of what’s going to happen. 

We have to take care more of our HEALTH! 

And good thing, one big goal I have is to take care of health which is vital in today's situation.
I'm glad that I did not fully adjust on the situation because I was somewhat prepared of it. 
I love staying at home, I am working from home before anyone else. Sometimes, I love being by myself haha! I'm always online - business and shopping before all the happenings. Thank You Lord for all these preparations. 

Here are the rundowns of 2020 to me:

Myself
- Glad that I was able to reach my life goal (to travel at least 1 new country per year) even if there is COVID. I was able to travel to one of my dream destinations which is South Korea. 
- I became a vlogger! I decided to pursue this new thing with push from my family haha! I don't regret it as I don't only look back on photos (from my phone and FB/IG) and words (through this blog) but also I remember my life events through videos now. It takes lots of hard work and time but I know it was good "hobby" :)
- Kpop / Kdrama super fan? HAHA! Well, more on kpop. I had more time to chill and open my netflix, enjoying kdramas haha! Yes, I purchased Netflix and even tried Youtube premium haha! 
- I had more staycations this year since it is the "safest" thing to do if I want to unwind and feel like travelling. 
- I gained weight :( Need to lose some kg for next year haha!
- I spent most of my time online - from work, personal to business (sad that our main IG business account was disabled, though). I even shop groceries online.

Family
- Sadly, the last time I went home was January 2020. I see to it that I go home twice a year esp. spending the holidays in Philippines. 
- My parents stayed in Australia for 4-5 months during the lockdown and it is a good thing. They came back to Philippines safely.
- I had two inaanak (finally!! haha) from my Kuya & Ate and they are all cute baby boys! TYL!

Partner
- We had a new baby - a british shorthair cat Leo! I was glad that he became our source of happiness and one of the reasons why Levi visits me at home :) It became our bonding! 
- Nothing spectacular actually, no next level yet. I am not expecting but still hoping.

Work
- Thankfully, I still have work. I believe I was one of those who had salaries cut down earlier (around March I think) to 75%. I was so sad that time but realized that it was a common thing for companies to stay alive. 
- I experienced losing colleagues and here I am still kicking. I have to work hard to make them feel me working and good thing, I did. I need to be more proactive for next year. 

God
- I am still able to serve since I am a Media Ministry head and our gathering is now online meaning I was one of those behind the online Feasts and also designing and posting on social media channels. I just hope I will able to continue.
- After months/years of not seeing each other, I'm glad I was able to catch up with my LG this December. Half of us are now married! So happy! Our ultimate tagline is "Trust in God's perfect timing" because this really happened to each of us (work as for me!)

Come to think of it, my 2020 was a chill yet productive one. 
I have so many plates before covid, many can relate.
It was time to pause and appreciate what I have. 

Few hours to go and it is the new year.
This is only the second time I am spending the New Year's eve here in Dubai.
I'm not too excited because we have to be extra careful and do social distancing.
I just want to see the fireworks in Burj Khalifa on a closer look.

Happy New Year everyone!

Stay safe. Stay healthy. Stay happy!