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This is more than a month late. I know, shame on me! 2015 was an eventful year and it flew by so fast that on its last day, I was still in denial that it was over. For the first time in many years, I ended a year without any regrets and hunger for a new chances. My heart was filled with gratefulness, contentment and love. All because I have accepted God's love. It's true that with Him, my life had meaning and direction. (John 10:10 the thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I came that they may have life and have it abundantly)

I made a long list of goals for 2015, which I am glad to achieve most of it. But, what I am really happy about are the unexpected achievements and blessings. Indeed, I can only plan ahead, albeit God establishes my steps. Here's a brief list of the last year's highlights:

1. Baptized! During our Singles' ministry retreat last June 2015. Definitely, the best decision and commitment I ever made in my life! More of it here. 

2. Discipleship - so unexpected but praise God for tugging my heart to take courage to follow life's great commission. It gave my spiritual walk a clearer direction and purpose. I am blessed to have 2 wonderful ladies under my care. 

3. Better relationship with parents. My renewed faith changed to a better daughter. I'm still working on it but I am hopeful.

4. Traveled solo Saigon, Phnom Penh and Siem Reap! My first solo trip was in Baler earlier this year but little did I know it was a preparation for the most unexpected, yet most fulfilling experience! True enough, once tried, you'll surely do more of it. I will definitely do more of it!

5. Outreach Activity! had a taste of my philanthropist dreams. Had an evangelistc outreach at Ospital ng Muntinlupa with my accountability partner and CCF B1G South family. More of it here 

6. Read 12 books this year when my goal is 10. My top picks are Lolita by V. Nabokov and I Feel Bad About My Neck by N.Ephron.

7. Short trips here and there - two surf trips in Baler, hiking at Mt.Batulao and Boracay with HS friends

8. Launched the Marriott Grand Ballroom - the biggest ballroom in the country! A career highlight and learning experience I am proud to be part of. 

9. Decent Savings - reached my target but I still feeling guilty because I know I could've saved more. 

10. Updated blog. I had 21 posts this year!!! Aren't you glad, dear blog?  :)

If there is one goal I am sad not to do is DRIVING. 

There's so much I want to share and I hope the 21 posts last 2015 captured it all. To end this post, I used to write about the lessons I learned, but this time, I'll just answer this: What is God's biggest revelation to you this year?

Everything is from Him, through Him and for Him! I learned a lot about His love and that my life is meant to love Him back. I couldn't have gone through those written above without Him. And, I went through all those for His glory. (Deuteronomy 6:5 Love the Lord, your God, with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your strength)

Thank you 2015 for being packed with awesomeness! I did fall in love this year. 

All from Him, All for Him.