#iamdreamermichelle's 2014

Year 2014 is one of the best years in my life! 

BEST ~ in the sense that several things happened in every aspect of my life this year: from my family, friends, career, education, places, love life, health, dreams etc. It is not as BEST as "HAPPINESS ALL THE TIME" but instead, how it "BEST-LY" taught me "TO UNDERSTAND LIFE BETTER AT MY AGE".

But through all the heavenly blessings and some odds I experienced this 2014, 

I am Who I Am Today because of that AWESOME 2014 I GOT!!!

• Family ~ Blessed with complete despite of our imperfections
• Friends ~ Superfriends is given, got new friends
• Career ~ Got a permanent Nurse position in the most challenging way
• Education ~ Enrolled to doctorate program (try to catch-up next yr) & language module
• Places ~ Highlighted the travels in Palawan, Boracay, Baguio
• Love life ~ Had our longest days of not communicating (like 21 days? how was that!) but we are now on our 7th year
• Health ~ Im good, my papa needs maintenance drugs, all is well
• Dreams ~ Pursued my long-and-forever heart's desire

My Dearest Lord, How can't I be GRATEFUL unto YOU!?! :)

And this DECEMBER summarizes all our (my) HAPPIEST MOMENTS with Family, Relatives, Superfriends, Lovelife - Babaks,  Friends, Workmates and among others, in spite the 12 month-long journey with this tricky-life! And that matters the most!

For in DECEMBER, Christmas - to - New Year's Seasons are the 

HAPPIEST DAYS OF OUR LIVES!!!

So here I am again, sharing to you my memoirs in the so called L.I.F.E. in 2014!!!

My year-end opener for the happiest season of the year was our "Once Upon A Time" themed Christmas Party last 16th December 2014 (Tuesday) at Marco Polo Plaza.

Once Upon A Time the Local Health Support Division Turned into A Fairy Tale  

 I am forever grateful of the opportunity to be part of DOH Family!

Just a week after, first time in my 3rd Christmas with DOH, we finally had our Communicable Diseases Section's Christmas Party! 

Held on 22 December 2014 (Monday) at Narriot! :p

Behind all the Communicable Diseases Programs of Central Visayas!

Of course, Christmas will never be  MERRY without MY FAMILY! The BEST BLESSING I have in Life!

From ACOSTA FAMILY to Yours, MERRY CHRISTMAS!!! #ilovemyfamily

And, Christmas will never be the same without you, Babaks!
8th Christmas together!!! #micki3

SUPERFRIENDS' Annual Get-Together is always reserved on the 26th December 2014 (Friday). This time we held it at Moon Cafe, Insular. After our dinner, we had our WHATEVER karaoke session!

Superfriends' Forever Friends!!!
Plus, the kiddos & wifeys! #amhs2005

SFinBAGUIO 2014

April this year, another travel bucketlist of Superfriends was reserved 3 months after we perfectly completed our first-outside-Cebu escapade altogether in Palawan. From a beachy El Nido to a colder City of Pines & Summer Capital - BAGUIO, SFs is very much excited for a twist of nature & most of all, a twist in our outfit!(haha)

As our schedule is getting nearer, 4 among the group did not make it due to some personal reasons. But despite of all the circumstances in life, the trip has to pursue! 

AND SO, BAGUIO HERE WE GO!

At 10 October, 9 SFs namely; Babaks, Wisheart, Rolly, En, Madz Ai, Joan, Rhea, Judith & I, met at Yati around 4:30-5:00 am & went directly to the airport. Our flight is at 7:20 am via Cebu Pac. We were just so blessed for the favorable weather since the low pressure shifted its direction to Japan.

As we arrived at NAIA 4, we wait for Irene since she was the one in-charged of our van. Along with her is Ate Jovy, her classmate. At 10am+ we were so excited to start our long journey trip. We stopped somewhere in expressway to eat our lunch at Chowking. After that, the 200kms+ to our destination continues.

Along that very long hour trip, we slept, watched David Foster's concert, chikas & observed places we passed by & it was then repeatedly done! (Haha) And I was so glad that I made to see those provinces/cities/municipalities I had only heard & saw in tv.

As we took the longest right turn towards the entrance to the province of Benguet, SFs started to feel more thrilled! Since then, everybody is just observing the beauty of nature. And as we were getting closer, we were welcome with rain showers. Good thing it was a pure bliss. Temperature is getting cooler. And at almost 5pm, 

YES! BAGUIO, WE FINALLY S.T.E.P. ON YOU!!!

Since we have hundreds of pictures from all our itineraries, I challenged my self to choose only 1 best photo in every place we had visited.

Okay, Let's try!         - - - - Oh I just can't make it! Haha

As summary, here are our itineraries with evidences!

DAY 1. 10 October 2014, Friday.

Our first official photo FOOT STEPs in BAGUIO!

Burnham Park is what you heard when you say Baguio. Now, you are a reality!

Cafe by the Ruins, wherein your frappe is hot! Ah okay, now we know. :)

DAY 2. 11 October 2014, Saturday.

We stayed at Gracious Transient, we only spent Php300.00/pax/night.

Strawberry Farm, we were expecting to do strawberry picking.
Sad to say, there were only around 4 strawberries left in the farm.
Happily ended thru taking photos with the lettuce! haha

LOURDES GROTTO, took some steps up to Mama Mary.
Few stops happened with all the hangak!hehe

Tag-10 mag-papicture kada Lola.
Ang mga kuripot 20 ra ang ge-pay for all!

Botanical Garden: Meet the Igorots from Cebu!!!

Meet the Superfriends' Mansion,    THE MANSION!

Wright Park, just right in front of The Mansion!
Looks like you are truly in abroad with the sceneries! :)

Camp John Hay, I will be back to you!
It seemed like I am in Twilight place. 
I so LOVE here!!!

Naks! Naka-LIMOUSINE kami sa Baguio!
Hinay-hinaya ang mga Bisdak!haha

Wala kaming nabingwit na     PMA-yer!
And so, We declare GIRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!

Say  K.I.S.S. 
Undangon ta ne nga bisyo, kay wa jud koy angay!haha

Went to SM-Baguio for Lunch. No photo taken since marami kaming gutoooooooom!

Burnham Park: When you're sad, just look for a Fountain.
Makawala daw sa problema!hehe  #rhea

Went to God Shepherd & Mines View Market wherein SFs buy some goodies for pasalubong.

DAY 3. 12 October 2014, Sunday.

Baguio Cathedral.Lit candle for Auntie Fe (Ferjun's Mama)

R.O.A.R. SUPERFRIENDS! 
It won't be a memorable place without you!
I always look forward to go to new places with you or my family!

January - Palawan done.
June - Boracay done.
October - Baguio done.
ALL IN 2014. We are the happiest people on earth!!! #micki3
- - -  > An exit to Baguio.

                           Dropped to Manaog Shrine in Pangasinan.

           

                                                   Our flight back is at 11:00 PM.
                                         We are the Superfriends, Forever friends!

Oh Baguio, You are no longer a dream bucket-list for a traveller SFs like us! Thank you for not disappointing us in fulfilling our 2nd outside-Cebu travel together. 

There will be no goodbye for you!

Thank you Superfriends for making this trip vital in strengthening our long-friendship. Up to sawa when we are together jud! As long as we have our resources, good health, & above all, favored by God & our families, let us continue praying & believing that our dream destinations will never be just a dream forever. Next time, others who did not make it will be back in track for sure, in God's grace.

Looking forward of another escapade with you on 2015.

 I LOVE YOU ALL SFs!

(P.S. We are also encouraging friends from highschool, college, workmates or anyone who loves to travel to join us on our next travel destination (for bidding pa!lol). The more, the merrier & more tipid!(haha) For sure you will not be out of place nor get bored.)

To God Be The Glory!!!

Love,

~michelleventures

The Road Closer to My Dream!

It was a tough mid-year crisis for me. I never thought at this point of time, I  still have to experience so many rejections including - the downside of my career.

The time I was connected with my current job, we were already bothered of what they called rationalization. Anyway, I never think too much of that because aside from being it a stressor, it's something that is out of my mind due to my personal dream - which is not new to people who know me well.

As the months went on, never we did thought that the implementation of rationalization will come into reality. Yes it did. But personally I never expected that way - when almost all JOs were put into place. Then later I realized that among who did not make it was ME!            
       
After the so many talks with the management, friends closest to me at work & family, I begin to accept the fact that not all the opportunities will be given to you. I considered that as "Oh maybe God has a better plan for me." 

After a week & weeks thereafter, I have moved on; and living at peace. I even went to a short family vacation at Boracay to see the other good side of life. I was literally at peace that time coz my family kept on reminding me to hold on with my heart's long desire!

However, later did I know that the battle was not yet over. We did the last round of oppurtunity to get the final slots. This time, it was a matter of last chance or none at all.

The round 2 interview. I was more thrilled this time.

And after several weeks of waiting, a good news was revealed - I MADE IT!!!

It was officially announced on the 7th of July 2014. 3 candle-lighting at Cathedral. I'm super blessed.

I wish to thank so many real people for this will not be possible without them. You know who you are and what you contributed for me to get the position, but let me just mention a few.

To my family who comforted me and who tried everything just to fulfill my requests. 

To babaks Jackie, Krysten & friend Rolly who always reminded me to never give up, to hold on, and to keep the faith.

To my CDS family who sympathized and who did not even celebrated their early appointment to consider my feeling (mo-eat ra mn sad unta ko gud!haha.

Also, to my Malaria family who know me better and did all the comfort  when I was down.

And to all the doctors & co-employees who encouraged, fought & recommended me, I owe a lot from you also.

Of course to the management for choosing us, we will not disappoint you to do all of our deliverables. 

And above all, to God who taught me a big lesson out from this existential crisis, that not all what I wanted will come easily, my heartfelt gratitude that You never give up & leave me.

Indeed, this was never easy but being defended and loved by these people made me realized how blessed I am to have them around. 
To all of you, I thank you!!!

Oath-taking of the newly appointed Med. Tech. II

Medical exam to comply with the requirements! 07/10/2014

I will never get tired of writing you!haha. Papers to be accomplished with
 all the willingness to comply! Let's go!

And another chapter of my life has just started. I do not know where will this take me in the future but I know I am on the right track of reaching and pursuing my dream! 

I am your forever Nurse by heart! 

Truly, 

Nurse Michelle                                     

It's More Fun in Boracay, and Even More, More Fun w/ Loved Ones!

I don’t spend too much for leisure - But if it’s for the happiness of my family,

 I’m gonna save for it! 

Long before, I always dream of a family treat in a way of my gratitude to my parents for giving me everything that made me of who I am and what I have in life. As a daughter, I know I gave them so much heartache when I graduated in college and learn to blame all my frustrations and get dismayed with my profession.

But as the years passed by, I learned to appreciate life, especially with my career. (and their lives too! :) Although I still don’t know where it will take me in the next future but life has to continue. I enjoyed it despite of some hitches along the way – the existential crisis which happens to everyone (no exception). And one thing I appreciated of my way of thinking is that I would like also to bring and show to them the places they never dream of going into - while they are still able to do so. The break they deserved from so much stress – household chores for my mama and looking for everyday needs for papa. I know this short vacation for them is not enough with all their efforts to me and to my whole family but I hope that this will be a great jumpstart of our journey of seeing the other side of this world together.

Last quarter last year, I booked plane fare tickets for my parents along with Eure, Racquel, Wisheart and I. Several months later I enjoyed Eliza, my 1^st-4^th year buddy, as we really looking forward for this also. And on Feb I also included Babaks knowing that it won’t be that total package of happiness and enjoyment without him. And a week prior, Dodong joined us since his long awaited dream is not coming yet. And that make it a full force - Acosta family, my behalf and bff in a very well-known White Island called BORACAY all together! 

Now I am highlighting some of our happiest pics together as we enjoyed our fun-filled and superb vacation with loved ones for the first time ever!

Indeed, When God closes the door, He opens the airport and show to you the World! #iamsuperbianca

Day 1. 12 June 2014. Thursday.

Departure time:

08:35 am – Papa, Mama, Dodong, Eure

10:00 am – Lesio (connecting flight to Manila)

01:55 pm – Raquel, Wisheart, Babaks and I

Accommodation: Orchids Resort, Station 3

Papa's air-travel after several years!

Mama & Eure's first travel by air!

My parent's first  travel getaway. I'm the happiest daughter! I swear!

Touchdown! You White Isla never failed to amaze us with your beauty!

JUMP-SHOTS! Just like in life, everyone has its own perfect timing to receive God's blessings.
Don't be in a hurry. God's blessings are countless!

I might have been experiencing my quarter life crisis this time, as this happened to everyone, but it won't stop me not to experience the other best side in what life can offer. God know's my heart's long-desire! #heartstrong #keepthefaith

These 2 people, Lesio & my Babaks, are the ones closest to my heart. They both know my happiness, heartaches and dreams. I always count on them during ups and downs.But this time, we all deserved the blissfulness in life. 

Day 2. 13 June 2014. Friday.

A post-celebration of our 7 years of love! love! love!
2014, please be good to us!
  * Palawan (done)
** Boracay (done)
Wishing us more travel together - outside Phils. in the future too!!! (what?! haha)
I Love You So Much, my babaks!

Water Adventures: Banana Boat 200/pax and Island hopping 1,500

First time we tried Banana Boat! It was really fun playing with you big waves! It was also funny how Kuya (who took this pic) sneak some pics when he was also the one driving!

Enjoyed my 2nd-time Snorkeling (1st was in El Nido). I really had fun with you sea creatures!!!

I only dream and pray of having a complete, happy,
 good health, blessed and peaceful family.
I asked too much thinking that no one can have it perfectly though!haha
 Looking forward to have more exciting land and sea travel 
with you all together.
I Love My Family.

Day 3. 14 June 12014. Saturday

Departure time:

 12:55 pm – all via Kalibo (1:30 mins trip) except Lesio (connecting flight from Caticlan – Manila)

No Goodbyes to you,  Boracay! I'll be back next time!

I might got financially broke with this trip yet I never felt any lost at all. Instead, it gave me more encouragement to look forward for another family trip next time in another place. God’s willing in time, health, financial and career. Thank you also for some financial support to my sister, Alaj. Enjoy your Baguio trip soon and I will have mine the next month after too! (crossing fingers)

I am the happiest daughter! I deserved this as well! :)
BoRaCaY bAbY 2014!!!

LIFE is just a matter of ups and downs. And it is up to us how to live with it. 

Glad to say, I spent mine with positivism and gratitude. This may not be the best thing I can offer yet its one way-at a time-I can pay them back.

SUCCESS!!! I made it here. I made to bring my family here! #happydaughter

Nonetheless, it was more fun in BORACAY and it was even more fun when spent the place with your Loved Ones!!!

YES,IT WAS NOT JUST A DREAM!!!

Thank you for the memories...No Goodbyes! 
Til we meet again in the next future with my Superfriends!