2012 WISHES

I refrain from doing resolutions. I WISH.  NO pressure.  If the wish is destined to come true anyway, I believe it will happen in a poof, but on the right time and at the right place.  Every single thing simply perfect. Yet, of course, it comes with hard work and an unwavering determination too.

So here  are my 2012 wishes in no particular order.

1. Just like my wish in 2011, LIVE HEALTHY.  There is no easy way of getting over and letting go of what happened in 2010, but lesson learned.  I have posted quite a number of hospital photos in previous posts, and I will continue posting so as to serve as a hounding reminder that health is wealth. 

2.  EXPLORE! 

I wish desire for two trips this year.  But INDIA holds the TOP spot of my list.

The reason why I crave for India.

3. Fine, I admit J. Bond hit it right.  He thinks boredom had set in with me and my beads, reason for my lull moments. So this year, By Beaded Story moves forward.  No details yet, but target roll-out is March 2012 and here are my inspirations.

Photo courtesy

I briefly talked about my 2012 By Beaded Story plans here.

Click photo to enlarge.

The nth time I have received the same query via email. 

The last was during this bazaar.

4.  Of course, I still wish for my LUSH LOT.  May this wish come true this year.  But first, more serious biking is needed.   I find it way easier to scout around in a bike than in a car.

5.  That my team may find their true happiness even with our soon-to-come parting ways.  Like what I have repeatedly said, for discipline, for stability, for growth and for better opportunities. 

6.  May Bugsy's hair grow back to the way it was FAST. 

Bugsy on New Year's eve

I arrived home Monday afternoon shocked and deep in thought as to what I should do with the dog I have brought back home from the groomer. Momentarily, I thought  I had the wrong dog.  But a few tests pretty much did the trick.  First, SIT.  Easy. Most dogs know this trick.  Next, PAW.  With Bugsy, he readily gives his paw even without a command.  Place the hand underneath his chest, then hola, he lays his paw on the hand.  Check.  Lastly, scream "CHEEEEEEEESE!".   And like always, he jumped, ran and went crazy. 

Thank God! Bugsy alright. But, oh hair, please grow fast.

6.  Here's a wish that I know will remain unfulfilled this year.  I wish that J. Bond and I may finally have the chance to celebrate our bliss on  the exact day we exchanged I Dos, without any interruption, not in advance, and with no delays.  Really!!!  On our 1st year, I spent the day in panic while J. Bond subjected his left arm to a half day surgery due to his damned evil knievel bike accident. 

Then, a wedding happened which I could not pass up on.  My friend thought of my wedding date as perfect.  So, she followed and assigned me the task of Church commentator. Wise move. 

On my anniversary day while being briefed by the wedding coordinator.

Family gatherings have happened on the same day as well.  Of course,  excuses strictly prohibited.  Otherwise, there will be no end to a very dark tunnel.

And, February is my Mother's preferred month of visit. She is arriving soon.  So, there you go. 

7.  And lastly, J. Bond had asked months ago if I was interested to catch the ongoing local version of The Sound of Music.  I said no. But I am strongly wishing, with fingers crossed, that one day I get the chance to meet the cast and the real VonTrapp family in the flesh.  How's that for a wish, huh? =)

Let's see what happens by the end of this year.  I'm looking forward.

2011 WISH update

I cracked up while going through my January 2011 posts a few nights ago.  J. Bond had repeatedly asked, "what's funny?".   A reminisce of the past, dramas included, can be amusing. Really!

Last year went by very fast, and here I am faced once again with exciting and  "scarier" happenings. First of which is bound to happen by end of this month.  A new management will be taking over the pharmacy, and I'm gasping, grieving and feeling excited all at the same time.  The move happened in a blur, but one thing is for sure, I have prayed for this since October. Call it luck, fate, destiny or an answered prayer, things  fell on my lap days before Christmas. So, there was no letting go of this bestowed upon opportunity.  One day, I will expound.  Emotions of everyone are still tangled in a ball.  But I'm glad that acceptance has set in.

What's next? Plans are lined up, but still on the drawing board. For sure, all related to By Beaded Story.  I go back and give more focus to what makes me truly tick and leaves me high -- beads, handmade crafts and kuchi-kuchi things. So to those who have inquired about 1) showroom, 2) bead workshops and 3) export, YES! these are my what's next. Sewing included.

But before I dwell on what else are in store for 2012, my 2011 WISH post deserves an update.   This got me started writing this post anyway. 

First 2011 wish

LEARN TO PLAY THE PIANO

Update:  STILL A WISH!

Second 2011 wish

STAY AWAY FROM HOSPITALS

Update:   WISH GRANTED!!!

(the same wish remains for 2012, and the years to come.)

Third 2011 wish

MAKE MORE MOTHER'S HEART NECKLACES EVEN WITH A PAINFUL HAND

The first prototype made in 2010.  I tested it here.

The latest Mother's Heart necklace

Update: WOW! WISH GRANTED.

2011 was its year.  All stocks sold during the recent Christmas bazaars.  I'm making more and this will soon be available at the Country Store of Sonya's Garden.

Fourth 2011 wish

HONE INSPIRATION

Update:  I wouldn't know.  But with the major change coming in less than a month, all I wish for is for everyone's BEST.

Fifth 2011 wish

A LUSH LOT HERE

 Upate:  STILL A WISH.
 But I've been scouting while biking around. 

Sixth 2011 wish

THIS CAR

Update:   A SPUR-OF-THE MOMENT 2011 WISH.  I QUICKLY FORGOT.

Last 2011 wish

HER

Update:  Unmatched stars :(  One day, I hope. 

In the meantime, BUGSY finally came true (10 years after).

What do you think?   A lot more have been granted over the past year.  Yet, a handful remain unfulfilled.  This I know of, those that came true were coupled with hard work and determination  The rest just sort of floated.  Anyway, let's see what's in store this year.  I'm excited and "scared".  A tangled thread ball, really!

When feeling crumbly...

A.  Paint the sky with stars...A thought I must keep most especially when the spirit afloats.


B.  Draft 3 wishes.  So here goes:

1. I wish the world would stand still. And, smile.  Even for a moment.

2. My ex-boss replied to a concern I once raised about a disliked task, Customer Service....."The more you hate, the longer it stays. There's a purpose."  True!  I learned.

Now, I wish for appreciation instead of frustration. The pharmacy has a purpose.  Keep this in mind =)

3.  I wish Sister # 4 a blessed marriage to R. I wish I could be there.  But lesson faced and accepted with a heavy heart, Sickness is a glutton for wealth.

And, C. Do what you love most.  I BEAD!  En route to Sonya's Garden this weekend ...

Chunky Bead necklaces.  Click HERE to view all designs.

2011 Bead Lace Necklaces.  

 Available colors:  White, Baby Pink, Grey, Navy Blue, Tan. 

Click HERE to view all designs.

Dainty Chalk long necklaces

Available in green, white, brown.
 

Chunky Bracelets.



2011 Wishes

I often find myself jotting a mental note at the start of the year to slow down.  A resolution that has long belonged at the top of my list.  Yet, I continued allowing stress to define my days, leaving no other alternative route.  I breathed it.  I lived it.  Subjecting my being to stress was my way of getting tasks accomplished FAST.

*My anthem 2 years ago.

Then one day, I packed up, locked the door and left stress behind.  In a previous blog, I proudly hanged on to a no resolution year this 2011.  Setting myself free from commitments or resolutions, I believe,  handed me over that invigorating break I deserve. 

But, I do have wishes that were brought to life  by my days in 2010.   At this point, I cross my fingers that one day, this year, all these will come true (or never happen again). 

First,  I wish to learn how to play the piano...exactly like how my friend's husband "makes love" with his piano.  Hehe!

Second, I wish this never happens again.  Ever!

     

What Typhoon Basyang left behind ... an overnight stay at the ICU and a 3-day accommodation at Asian Hospital.  And that folks is what stress is all about.  

Third, I wish that my love for making Mother's Heart necklaces will continue on despite the pain I feel in my right hand and the long hours devoted for making just one.

Fourth, I wish that in some way we inspire the Pharmacy staff ...

... and I wish to provide more employment opportunities to frustrated job-seekers by opening our 2nd branch here :) 

San Nicolas, Bayanan.

Fifth, I wish that my 5th year with J. Bond will be blessed by this :) ...

... where I can park my "wish" car too...

Hehe!

And lastly, I wish that our stars are destined for each other :)

How about you?  What's your wish for 2011?