25

Just turned 25 today. I know I am not getting any younger now but I do believe that this is just the beginning of a great life ahead of me.

My life has been great. I feel really blessed. I have a decent job and most of the time we are privileged to travel abroad and meet new friends, know more about our products and earn more. I may not have a high salary, but it has always been sufficient for my family "needs" and sometimes even "wants". I am proud of my job and I like what I do.

My personal project for this year until the summer of 2009 is our family house in Cavite. I have been busy trying to save more for its completion. Thankfully, I think it's around 65-70% complete now (percentage in terms of finances [money spent / total estimated cost]). At the first few months of planning and building, I thought the estimated cost of building was just crazy. I mean, "Where will I get that huge amount?" Then again, the plan was to build it slowly, part by part, divide and conquer. This approach made what was initially impossible (at least for me) to realistic.

It may not be a s smooth as planned, as headaches and frustrations still bother me from time to time. But judging from where we stand now, I believe we're getting there just as planned.

The grand plan of course is to complete the house when my brother and my sister finish their schooling which is scheduled to happen on the summer of 2009. I wish to prepare the house and celebrate how great life has been for our family. I wish to welcome my grandparents and cousins and friends and my sister's friends and my brother's friends. It should be a great party and celebration.

On top of these, I have Nerissa at my side. I just cannot ask for more. I can only wish for everything to remain where they are right now for I am completely happy and satisfied with my life at this point in time.

To my family, I love you all and you are the reason why I cannot fail.
To Nerissa, I will always love you.
To life, this is just the beginning.