13 Going 30

I’m turning 30 this coming Friday. Others would say that it’s a milestone (so I have to throw up a party, lol) but seriously, I’m thinking, for 30 years of living what are the 30 things that I’ve done for myself or to others that made this 30 years very memorable. After 30 hours of reminiscing, I've made the list:

1. I was in 1^st grade when I’ve learned how to cook rice
2. I had my first suitor at the same year 1986 (of course I dumped him, hello! I was only 7 then)
3. Playing Sipaang Bola, luksong baka, luksong tinik, bioman (rpg), patintero, hide and seek, bahay-bahayan were my favorite games during my childhood years
4. I joined one of the organizations in our church (Legion of Mary) when I was 10 until about 16
5. I was in 6^th grade when I had the chance to be partnered with my first ever crush
6. I had 3 close friends during my elementary days (Manuela, Melrose and Sheena) unfortunately, I don’t know where they are now,
7. I was 15 when I had my 1^st boyfriend… and the 2^nd boyfriend (not too serious though)
8. My father started to make his life complicated when I was in 3^rd year high
9. I was part of the opening production no. of the Palarong Pambansa ’94 together with my classmates, it was held at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum
10. “The Brilliant Six”, that was the moniker of my high school barkada
11. Who will forget the Mt. Pinatubo eruption, that was 1991
12. And also at the same year (if I remember correctly) the July 16 strong earthquake that killed a lot of people and destroyed lots of properties
13. I’ve got a grade of 1 in our Archery class
14. 1997, the year when my loving grandma passed away
15. I was 18 when I got my first job. I’ve worked for McDonald’s for 2 years as a crew
16. There (McDonald's) where I learned how to deal with different kinds of people, crewmate or a customer, I’ve made a lot of friends and 1 boyfriend but the most important things were, I gained confidence and I was able to help my family in paying our monthly bills and also I was able to provide my school needs.
17. College days were also fun, there was a time that we cut classes and go to the mall to watch a movie, there were overnights to finish our group projects and a lot more
18. 1999 the year I finished my college, bachelor in advertising and pr
19. Year 2000 when I had my 1^st serious job, my first project was the show - FASTBREAK with Ogie Alcasid, that was aired on IBC13 every Saturday afternoon
20. At the same year, I started to go around the country to stage events for different clients (product/trade launches and parties)
21. I met my mentor and bestest best friend – Misty, year 2000 as well, she taught me everything and gave me a break to work as a production manager and a segment producer (thanks misty! I’ve learned a lot)
22. I bought my 1^st cellphone year 2001 then I lost it (Misty lend me her old phone)
23. I began working in an advertising agency year 2002 as part of an events team
24. 2004 when my feet landed on the beautiful white sands of Boracay island (I really enjoyed my stay there)
25. Our adorable baby Rein was born June 08, 2004.
26. I started traveling alone (Manila – Baguio, Legaspi, Bacolod, Cebu and Davao) year 2005 for some projects and ocular inspections
27. We at Proximity/BBDO went to Singapore last 2007. I enjoyed every moment of it, it was my first out of the country trip
    
    
28. My dearly beloved brother went abroad last September 08 for work
29. I started playing badminton again 2 weeks ago
30. I’ll be celebrating my 30^th birthday with my family, old and new friends

I’m very thankful that I was given a chance to do all those things, went to all those places and meet those people who have been part of my 30 years of living. I hope somehow I’ve made their lives meaningful and memorable as well. Cheers for the next 30 years!