The Dubai Chronicles

Monday, January 01, 2007

new year, new life

i just got back from my children's visit at their mother's place. it's a good thing that the first day of the year started good. she and i were in good terms and civil enough to spend time with the kids and her relatives. hard to accept the fact to what happened, i guess it's really time to bury it and move on and let the time pass by. she wants her own space and i'm giving it.

the kids enjoyed during my stay. i brought lunch and gifts to them, played ps2 with my son and little photoshoot with my daughter. later in the evening, i spent a garden dinner with her and her relatives with most of them were surprised of me for being there. i guess there's nothing to hide anymore, just facing the reality.

going back last year, it has been a roller coaster ride with a lot of highs and lows. it may bore you out but i'm just doing the recap to what happened in 2006.

career. although the job kept me stressed most of the time, i felt that i grew and learned a lot from it. it was this year that i got compensated accordingly to my job (with the exception of some things of course) and able to climb up the ladder of success... with the exception of next topic of course.

marriage. it has been on the rocks when i noticed in the early part of the year and finally found out before the end of 2006. i never been successful in love life.

photography. it entered the golden age wherein i improved, got myself a gear of my own and equipments. first time experiences of different assignments and projects which i learned a lot (and earned as well), met old and new faces and got myself a chance to perceive my emotions and visions thru photographs.

travel. of course photography would be fun if you travel a lot. i finally reached well-known and uncommon places that i enjoyed visiting especially when i took my vacation since december.

self. aside from the irreversible age, my life became matured. i learned how to fall, how to control and how to accept failures and praises.

now, what to expect for this coming year? resolutions and aspirations? i did a couple of stuffs which i hope i can achieve this 2007.

- learn more in photography. it's a never-ending learning experience.
- get myself a new set of equipment especially studio lighting and few camera bodies. :)
- update my blog and portfolio
- travel more and meet more people
- be physically and mentally fit
- settle down once again
- get myself a car
- and a lot more...

happy new year everyone! all the best for 2007!

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