randomization of me: oh what a year...

**photo credit: nytimes.com

as thousands of people watch the ball drop in times square (in a very freezing weather if i might add), let me say a few words about the previous year.

a big surprise to a lot of my friends the previous year was that i did not go back home - the philippines - for the first time in nine (9) years. i usually try to go back at least once a year but even before the year started, i already knew that i will skip this time around. yes, it was a disappointment since i always enjoy going back home but i figured i should do something different.

californication

my very first time to travel to the west coast. even though it was only for a long weekend, i had a great time hanging out with some of my high schools friends.

**the canals @ venice beach, california

italia

after seven (7) long years since my last visit, i finally managed to go to italy for the 3rd time. this time though, i took my mom with me as my mother's day present. met with aunt (my mom's sister) and her family from UK for a small family reunion.