The Year That Was

2008 was an eventful year. I think back and realize I have experienced and achieved so much, especially with my hubby.

One of the things I love to do is to travel. Unbelievably, I had the opportunity to go to Europe, specifically Frankfurt (Germany), Lucerne (Switzerland), and Paris (France), with a stopover at Dubai (United Arab Emirates). Locally, I got the chance to travel to Davao with my hubby's family, and go back to Boracay, also with his family.

I got to move out of my parents' house and live with my hubby in a 1 bedroom condo unit, owned by my in-laws. It's not half-way between our parents' homes but at least is in the middle. I got the chance to decorate our home and buy appliances and kitchen stuff, especially in IKEA. Yes, I have discovered the beautiful shop of IKEA that made me and hubby go home with excess baggages.

In line with being married, I have learned to cook. And after a year, I realize I´m a pretty good one. Maybe it´s cause my husband says so, but I think our expanded waistlines are proof enough.

It's in the year of 2008 that we both had ourselves checked in preparation for the baby. We are actually on our 3rd doctor but we have a pretty good feeling about this. We hope to have a baby by this year. Hubby is insisting it will not happen unless I am stress-free or I resign.

My greatest achievement is quitting smoking. It´s been awhile since I have taken my last puff. Everyday is still a trial. My boss tells me that it will be two years before the longing totally disappears and within this period, I am likely to go back. I´m optimistic that it will not happen to me.

Being married has its ups and downs. We celebrated our first year anniversary earlier this December. One thing is for sure, we´re in this for the long haul.

I hope 2009 will surprise me as a better year than 2008 was.