Happy 22 :)

When I was at the Manila Peninsula covering the hotel revolt, I realized how important simple things are. Until then I didn't know that lack of water and air would bother me at all (you see, i'm a very happy-go-lucky person haha). But as police started their assault, with all the gunshots I was hearing, and when teargas fumes tried to get inside my body, I realized I was not ready to die yet. Not that way.

I still have a lot of dreams to fulfill..dreams for myself, dreams with Nixlove, dreams for my mom, dreams for my loved ones. I said that day, "uh-oh I'm just 21, please let me at least reach my 22nd bithday." I'm lucky heavens listened. :) Now I'm here blogging, on the first hour of my 22nd year. :)

In those hellish times at the posh Manila Peninsula hotel I was glad I had reporters-friends who made me laugh (terrible jokes, really hehe). My desk editors who helped me keep calm and who even prepared a lawyer just in case I'll be arrested. There were also police and military officials who even called just to extend their cares. And of course, there were those heaven-sent people who even texted me to ask if I was alright. Those texts fueled my will to live. :) Thank you, everyone. :)

Anyway, today I'm officially 22--a bad number for some because it's like the " kneeling position." I hope not to encounter bad lucks this year, oh please!! I'm very optimistic anyway so I would not let my age spoil this special day :)

I wonder what happens next. I'm 22; I have a good life, a good job. I have a lot of friends, I have a happy family, and I have Mommy and Nixlove. :) I could not actually ask for more.What's there to look forward to then?

Oh, maybe a masters degree in Journalism..how I wish I have the time. :) Marriage? hmm, you would probably be surprised if I tell you when.. haha :) Kids? Uh-oh, not now. :D Career shift? I don't think so. :)

My ultimate birthday wish? World peace. Really. :) I'm not a pageant candidate now but you have to take me seriously in this one because after covering a close-to-war scenario, I felt the need for a peaceful, worry-free life. haha :)

Ok, I need to get my beauty rest now because in the next hours, it's time to rock the world. :)