I am waving goodbye to 2015 and welcoming 2016 with a long list of “This Year I will.” I made goals instead of lists, New Year, New Me– goals that are almost impossible to achieve in a year. In my case, it would take me forever. I have come up with lists I hope to accomplish instead of coming up with a new set of goals.

1. (Get drunk) and have a great night out with your best friends.
2. Attend a festival. Go on a hot air balloon.
3. Be in two places at once.
4. Blog. Write 200 blog posts with not lower than 750 words on each post. Improve grammar and expand vocabulary.  (Still working on it)
5. Buy tickets for a random flight. (Bought an RT Manila-Cebu, August 2017)
6. Climb a mountain. (Banaue-Sagada-Baguio, February 2017)
7. Create a youtube video. (Nahhh!)
8. Embrace fears. Sing out loud and own the floor.
9. Follow your dreams.
10. Fulfill your resolutions for 2016.
11. Get fit and a more defined body. Lessen eating pork and sweets.
12. Get out of debt. Pay credit card debts. (Still working on it)
13. Get rid of clothes I don’t wear. Invest in new wardrobes. Buy tailored clothes.
14. Go on a cruise or a plane ride. (Flown to Palawan via Air Asia, August 2016)
15. Go parasailing, kayaking.
16. Go to mass every Sunday.
17. Learn a new language.
18. Learn a new skill. Learn how to play the guitar.
19. Make your best friend’s dream come true.
20. Monetize the blog again. Increase network of friends. Socialize to increase blog traffic.
21. Organize an out of town with friends. (Banaue-Sagada-Baguio, February 2017)
22. Plan for the weekend/holidays. Stay outdoors without spending much.  (Still working on it)
23. Read lots of books. Finish 50 books in a year. (Does 20 K-dramas count?)
24. Release a paper lantern.
25. Run a marathon. Participate in a color run.
26. Run around town while listening to loud music.  (Still working on it)
27. Set up my Filofax. Bring back the habit of journaling/planning every day first thing in the morning.  (Still working on it)
28. Spend alone time in a spa. Meditate.
29. Start saving for the future. Open a savings account. (Opened BPI Savings Account February 2016 under dad’s name)
30. Tour hometown. Bike around. Pretend to be a tourist. Take lots of photographs.
    
31. Travel to my dream location. (El Nido, Palawan with my sister, August 2016)
32. Wake up an hour earlier (6:00 a.m.) to work on my goals for the day. (Still working on it)

What about you? What are your goals? Your plans?

Updated: February 14, 2017

It has been a month since my sister and I was looking for an apartment/studio unit/room around Makati accessible to our working place Mckinley Hill and Oranbo, Pasig. We still haven’t seen any around the area that meets our terms, including one-month deposit and one-month advance terms, doesn’t require any post-dated checks, guests are allowed, and so as pets and price range of Php 5,000 – 6,500.

We also consider the Valley fault lines. It must be a kilometer away from it. Many asked, why are we still moving out? Orense is very accessible and convenient, transportation, and almost all.

To answer that question, I listed it below.

We are moving out because:

• My sister and I need a private place, and more space other than our bed and closet.
• I have flexible working hour. My working hours could extend up to midnight. Having a curfew is a no-no. I do not mind waking up Kuya many times at night, but I still have a little shame.
• Dad (even my sister’s boyf and my boyf) cannot visit and stay with us because of the strict policy, “No male visitors allowed.”
• Mom even cannot stay longer because staying more days means paying more lodging.
• We cannot invite friends to hangout or sleepover.
• I miss cooking and working in the kitchen. The kitchen is crowded and so messy.
• I miss watching soap operas and series on the television. Our landlord does not allow other appliances.
• I cannot do my thing… workout, crafting, DIYs, etc.
• Our roommate sings out of tune and loud.
• Our new roommate is so sensitive. We will never be at ease. I can feel the pressure inside the room.