Silver Lining

Dear 25-year old me,

Happy Birthday, woman!

It's your first birthday without your family and your regular birthday dates. But hey, you got some new friends to spend it with! You had a good celebration last night, I must say.

I want to congratulate you for taking the biggest risk and starting probably the most exciting adventure of your life. You're doing great so far! This is you, starting to actually live your life. Never forget or stop thanking God because all of these weren't even possible if it weren't for His help and blessings. Thank Him for giving you your ultra-supportive family and friends.

For all of these to actually continue and flourish, I wish you good health and that you will be safe all the time. You are not getting any younger. Just because you are fortunate enough to have the slim figure doesn't mean you should not tone and strengthen those muscles. Get back to moving and shaking that booty. Okaaayyy???

Never stop striving to be the better version of yourself. If there is something you are good at, it is probably doing your best and being your best in everything you do. Always keep that contagious, positive vibe. Never quit and just keep pushing. I know there are days wherein you just want to drop everything else and stop. On those days, just pause, breathe and remind yourself why you do the things you do. I know you, if only you can have your way, you will have YOUR way. But you know better. You know that things do not always go the way you want it to be. So, loosen up a bit to avoid overwhelming yourself by what's going on with your life right now.

What you have now is something you never even dreamed of. It is already amazing and I believe it can be better. It WILL be better. This doesn't end here yet. Your party has just started. You always think in advance and plan ahead because you always worry about what is going to happen in your future. Worrying is useless. It won't even change things that are bound to happen. Just pray. Have faith. Chill. Watch how your life unfolds right in front of you.

Continue doing things outside of your comfort zone. Calculated risks, that's what you are all about. But taking the plunge just for the heck of it sometimes does you good, too. Never stop trying things you have always been afraid to do or even try. If you fail or miss the shot, it's more than alright. Being afraid isn't a good reason not to do it. It might even be the best reason to try it. Don't let your curiosity rest. Then, at the end of the day, with all of these, regret nothing. These things you do shape who you are and what you can and will be. All your shots, be it a hit or a miss, is what makes life more exciting!

And lastly, I hope you fall in love again. And when you do, I hope it is with the right man this time. I hope he realizes well enough how you have been very protective of your own heart for years so he'll know how to take care of it. When your heart decides to love again, I pray that it will be just in time for that someone who is man enough to be with you and to do everything just to be with you. Even if it will hurt so bad sometimes, I hope he will still try not to hurt you and just to love you the best way he can. And who knows, you might not need your in vitro plan in your mind after all! Haha!

Thanks, guys, for the gifts!

Another year, another chapter. Cheers to more adventures and mishaps, to happiness and to the future. Happy Birthday, Jana! Stay less bitchy and more fabulous! Lols. :p

This is how you make fun of yourself. Lol.

P.S. You will see and be in New York. YOU will happen in New York. Wait for it. :)

On an entirely different note...

Obviously, this isn't a food entry but might as well show you how good the restaurant's food was. I hope the photos do justice, somehow. Anyway, details of the restaurant will be posted below.