Posted on: 5th of January 2007 | Under: Life & Love

2006 passed quicker than I had imagined, and just as I had predicted, the whole year was definitely full of wonderful memories.

• Early on in 2006, I finally got my driver’s license. I had been putting it off for years, and pushing myself to take classes was indeed one of the best things I did. I enjoy taking public transportation (learning how to commute when we moved back here was something I was really proud of), but I also enjoy having the comfort of driving myself anywhere I please.
• 2006 also gave way to numerous reunions with old friends from Brunei, including this one. Of course, more pictures can be viewed in my Multiply account.
• Graduating was my biggest achievement of the year. Walking up on stage made me feel so good, especially since I had a medal pinned on my toga for an honorable mention. :)
• As a graduation gift, my parents bought me my MacBook, which actually still keeps me up all night. I don’t think I’ll ever get sick of it! XP
• Our Singapore Trip was probably the highlight of 2006. Ten days spent with JR, sight-seeing, shopping and meeting up with my dear friends. It was one big adventure that definitely tops all the adventures that we’ve had as a couple. <3
• Family occasions are something that I love, and my parents’ 25th Wedding Anniversary was a family effort that we all enjoyed. Despite the obstacles that popped up along the way, we still managed to push things through beautifully. :)
• 2006 was also full of love, and celebrating our 3rd year together was fun. Probably the best anniversary spent together. <3

Greeting the New Year was extra special, because JR spent it with my family and I. He came over early in the morning of December 31st and tagged along as I did my errands the whole day: shopping for bathroom fixtures with my mom and dad, doing the groceries, mass at 7pm, and then making tacos and onion rings for dinner. By midnight, we were out on the street watching pretty fireworks. We don’t buy fireworks/crackers, so our New Years are always spent watching our neighbors light theirs.

We watched….

And attempted to take pictures of them.

2007 has just started, but I have a feeling that it’s going to be filled with more love, sheer happiness ….AND FOOD! Why? Because in this early time of the year, I’ve been baking a lot!

From my delicious chewy choco-chip oatmeal cookies.

To my experimental white choco-chip, walnut & oatmeal cookies, which my sister adored.

To my latest chocolate cup cakes topped with yummy chocolate icing and white choco chips. =P

Anyway, I wish everyone a prosperous 2007 ahead! :)