New Years always excite me: so many opportunities and possibilities open up, the promise of new experiences and adventures to come, and people to meet - nothing quite like it.
Looking back now, I find that 2013 overall was a good year. It was one of general contentment in and enjoying the present. Had loads of fun. Personally, I feel that it was a real coming-of-age period for me, too, in that I was able to take time to learn and understand things, and grow in the process. I look forward to continuing this in the year ahead. My dreams and goals remain the same, though, and so I hope that 2014 is also much more eventful. Can't wait to start making things happen.
I must also say this past year was particularly fun to look back to. It was so colorful... and musical! Below, some of the best moments of my year (I never want to forget):
Turning 22
Best birthday celebration yet. Totally made up for my not-so-eventful 21st. On our drunken drive home that evening, with Snow Patrol's Crack the Shutters playing in the background, my brother and his girlfriend Trish said 22 would be "the best year of your life." I think there is some truth to that.. it definitely has not been boring. So far so good!
My favorite band in the world came back to Manila this year and there was no way I was going to miss their show. Nearly threw a fit when rumors of tickets selling out 2 weeks since they were released spread. Got side seats, but hey they were still in the Patron section. Next time I promise I'll be quick enough for front row :)
The concert fell on Easter Sunday evening, and was the perfect end to a much needed break. Almost cried when they came out on stage and screamed "Manilaaa" to the intro of Good Ol' Days, their opening song.
The night before the show, I ran off to EDSA Shangri-La in the hopes of scoring a photo op upon their arrival. Sadly, I was unsuccessful. I did see their bassist Ben Sargeant, but he ordered a beer and clearly was trying to relax so I decided not to bother him anymore. Haha.
It was such a good show The Script played an encore after the encore for the first time ever!
Wanderland Music Festival | May 18, 2013
The day my flower-child dreams came true. My first music festival experience was made all the more special by great company. Plus, Temper Trap closed the show with a great, larger than life live version of Sweet Disposition. SWEET!
This show blew my mind. Since their last show here was postponed, I think everyone was just really happy and excited to be there, when it was finally happening. The Killers opened with the electric Mr. Brightside. From the get go I think everyone knew it was going to be a good show.
The show fell on a Thursday, which happens to be my favorite day of the week. Spent most of it in meetings outside the office, and had only 1 meal for the whole day. Then met Marielle at the MRT Ayala Station and squeezed our way in and out of the trains on our way to Araneta Center, and stood for another 3-4 hours during the show. But we didn't mind. Not at all. Loved this Thursday! I was hungover for months.
I'm still intensely hungover from this show. It was my good friend Via who introduced me to Tegan And Sara in High School. I liked some of their songs back then, but it was their 2012 album Heartthrob that got me hooked. And so I was so in the moment their Manila show was announced. Totally did not know what to expect come concert day, but was not disappointed - it was definitely money well spent.
Went with Marielle and Berna. Out of all my friends, Berna and Via are the biggest T+S fans I know (I'd always say "The Script to Nikki is Tegan And Sara to Berna/Via"). I just became the 3rd biggest fan. I am a total "Quinner" (see: their surname is Quin), too, now! Haha. Came out of that show a bigger fan. Am currently discovering the rest of their discography (which I had acquired back in High School).
I am still intensely hungover from this show - can't stress that enough. I bought a shirt on the night of the show itself, and bought another 2 online soon after. And I can see myself supporting this duo for more years to come :)
The great many opportunities to work on amazingly inspired, unique projects and build relationships with amazingly creative and passionate people. Genuinely picked up a lot this year from the different people I have met and worked with. Sometimes, it also helps to fail, because, as I have been told "the more we fail, the faster we learn" also "difficult situations build character." Have personally found these to be very true :)
Wishing the same and more for 2014!
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