Thank You 2016

I've started the year right with a cake surprise for one of my bestfriends even though January isn't his birth month. Let's just say that 'twas my simple way of thanking him for all the good things that he did for me. And I just can't forget the look on his face on that day.

Hello February! The season of hearts just came in handy. It went by quickly with some food trips and revisiting an old place in the North.

March was all about this thing in the photo below. Definitely not a doodad.

April wasn't so friendly at all after we've received a sad news at the onset of the month. Nevertheless, we've managed to move on slowly.

The MRT Ayala scene. I shouldn't be telling this story but I find it funny in some other way. So here it goes...I was with one of my bestfriends waiting for a south bound train from Ayala station one afternoon in May. We're on our way to a very important transaction with thousands of cold cash in one of our bags. While waiting, my bestfriend suddenly sensed some smoke but clueless of where it came from. I noticed it as well but never mind about it until I turned my head up to him and saw that it's actually coming from his bag. How to spell panicked? I guess that's the closest adjective of how we reacted to the situation. But thanks to good luck as we're able to save those bucks. Lesson learned: just laugh out loud!

Last June, I took the time off from work and went home to CDO and sang at my brother's wedding in Gingoog City.

The groom's family

The airport. I was there more than once in the month of July. I love this place and hate it at the same time. 

August was one of my most unforgettable months after my encounter with Ms. World 2013 in High Street.

Meet my sister!

The 'ber' months was indeed very festive. We got a handful of birthday invites from September to October.

November - I had a month full of surprises which you can read about on my other article: Birthday blessings and then the TLC festival in BGC where I had the chance to see the Cake Boss himself, Chef Buddy. I've also made time to pursue my old hobby by joining JKA Camp Crame.

Howard showing off his artist side in one of the TLC festival booths

Then came the most wonderful time of the year. Did you ever think of making a difference in someone else's day? On Christmas eve, my son and I were out and about and without any plans, we surprised two of my good friends with an unexpected visit and some food. It was also in December when my son celebrated his 5th birthday. 

the birthday boy getting ready to dig in.

Those are just some of the events that I can't forget every time I think about the year 2016. Here's looking forward to a better and fabulous new year.