Baduy na ba gumawa ng New Year’s resolution? Baduy na siguro because I don’t get to do it naman most of the time. Eh, kung ipaghalo ko yung New Year’s Resolution ko saka mga wishes ko, at isama ko pa mga prayer intentions ko for 2008, medyo hindi na baduy kasi parang nag-iiba na ang arrive ng mga bagay-bagay.
‘Di ko naman talaga plano gumawa ng New Year’s Resolution until something happened to me last December 31, 2007.
I was invited to do a show for an intimate group of 50 people, composed of family and friends, in a posh village. Meaning, upper class naman talaga itong pupuntahan ko. The dinner was catered by Mandarin Hotel. The ambiance was very quiet and people were very prim, polite, and nice. The beautiful and elegant lady who invited me was very sweet and warm indeed. Until sumalang ako…I was told to speak in English because most of the guests couldn’t understand Filipino. So I did.
Nagpatawa ako (in English), merong tumatawa…konti…mahina.
Change topic. Next set of jokes (in English na naman). Quiet giggles. I looked around the place and I could see all their faces blankly staring at me. Or was it just me?
Next joke. Giggles. That’s it?!
Nagpa-panic na ako! Nag-sketch ako na sure shot and I just got giggles in return. That’s it.
I became honest and told them that I was already having a hard time making them laugh. That’s it! Tagaktak na ang pawis ko! Pati kili-kili ko, pawis na ng todo! I greeted them a Happy New Year, then made a gracious exit.
My personal assistant told me that they were laughing. Mahina nga lang. Maybe that’s how they really are. Controlled ang facial reactions. I had a hard time. I therefore came up with a set of resolutions that day:
1. I shall be more prepared, do more research, practice more, and write new materials for different kinds of audiences. (Ano ba ang nakakatawa sa mga sobrang yaman?)
We had a party last January 1 at director Wenn Deramas’s house. Late ako. Nakakahiya. Hindi tuloy ako makaalis ng maaga. Therefore, from that day on:
2. I will try my best to be always prompt whether I’m attending parties or meeting up with friends. It’s also a sign that I have respect for their time.
Lahat ng tao ngayon, ganito ang sinasabi, “Ang taba mo candy, anong nangyari?” Sa isip ko naman, “Nangyari? Kailan ba merong mangyari kapag tumaba? Hindi ba pwedeng nag-enjoy lang ako this season at kumain ako?” Therefore:
3. I will lose weight by running and going back to the gym.
4. I will be more careful with the words that come out from my mouth. Kahit chika lang kasi minsan, it might already be hurting a person’s feelings.
5. I want to have a solo show at a bigger venue (other than Music Museum).
6. I will put up a business this year.
7. I will enroll in dance classes, voice and drums lessons again.
8. I will receive ____________________ in a check.
Dyahe naman to put the amount. Pero I honestly signed a check, wrote the figures, and then posted it on my notebook. The check symbolizes that I shall be receiving this amount.
9. I will be more kind and gentle with the way I treat people. I’m too straightforward.
10. I will not open my mouth or utter a word that will not be of help to me or others.
11. I will be more firm with my business decisions and partners.
12. I have goals and I will reach them.
13. I pray that God will grant me the grace to be able to fulfill the tasks He has given me as a mother, father, provider, daughter, sister, entertainer, leader, and employer.
14. I pray that we will see the goodness in every person.
15. I pray that there will be more projects so I can provide for my family and help others.
16. I pray that I can make a difference in the lives of children, especially those who are like my son. May the society learn the meaning of acceptance.
17. I pray that …
Ang dami naman pala. Akala ko noong una wala akong masusulat kung ano ang gusto ko for 2008. I realized, sa totoo lang, ang dami! Ngayon pa lang, I’m asking Him to consecrate my 2008. I also thanked Him for my 2007. January pa lang, ang dami ko ng naisip. I’m sure kayo rin.
They say there is power in writing things down. Thing get done somehow.
Even pictures have power. My sister posted a calendar of Europe in her room last 2000, and she did go on a European tour. Buti pa nga siya, eh.
nov_8: Gusto talaga naming apat na gumawa ng show, ‘di lang namin alam kung saan at wala naman kumukuha sa amin.
melito: Gustuhin man kita pakasalan, hindi ubra.
emily1: Salamat sa bonggang-bongga mong affirmation.
abscbnforlife: Hopefully. Pero kung saan ang offer, dun ako.
nov_8: Wala akong magagawa sa desisyon ng management. I’m sure they have a good reason for doing such. I’m sure din na nakadami na sila ng paracetamol being in such a very influential position.
yvetski: Parang ang luma na ng love story namin ng asawa ko para pag-usapan.
electrons01: Sila direk Wenn, Uge, direk Andoy, Chocoleit, Sweet, Harlene, Claude. And yes, mabait si Claudine. Meron akong Valentines show sa museum. Next project ko sa TV, di ko pa alam.
PAMbihira: ‘Di po ako nagse-set sa comedy clubs. Special shows lang po.
Anyhow, whatever you dreams and wishes are for 2008, isama niyo na ako. The more, the merrier. The more you proclaim them, the bigger chance for you to claim them. It happens! Make your List now and post it somewhere you can see it.
