Thanks for this opportunity to help us recall the good things that have happened in this year. I am firm in my belief that it is when we show gratitude that we become truly happy. And I am sure I will enjoy recalling the good things that have happened to me this year.

• Academics: Wohhhhhhooooo Fourth year na ko intawn! HAHAHA I can't believe it but I am only months away from graduating. So I am now gradwaiting (ok nice joke haha). I'm not really the best student in the class but atleast I made it through as a dean's lister. Our research study about smoking attitude also made it as one of the best research topics.
  

• Sports: "Orayt nakadaog najud ko bisag silver man lang". This year, I received 4 medals in competitive swimming. Being this year's swimming captain, I was able to win in all of my events and I even made it to the Regional SCUAA Games. It's such an honor to represent my school, Cebu Normal University and as the only Nursing student among the athletes (char ra bitaw na haha)
  

• Health: "So apparently, naa diay kuy scoliosis. Laban gihapon" I just found out that I have scoliosis when one of our clinical instructors did a physical assessment on my spine. No wonder I can't stand for long periods without back aches. But not to worry, we all have our own ailments. The best thing is: we can do something about that. I am making it my goal to start going vegan (Bantay bitaw ni. Pasko rabang dako. Daghan kaayog paksiw HAHA). So it's going to be utan monggos singko takos for me from now on. *Sighs in disbelief for the choice I am making.
  

• Wealth: "CASH OUT NA NI! LIBRE LIBRE! Maaaaa, pang tuition na ni Ma!" (Kay mana ang man health, wealth nasad. Because Health is Wealth baya haha). Though I would like to see Steemit as more of a community, it is inevitable to earn in this platform. There are a lot of supportive people here and making a profit from your thoughts and ideas is one of the few wonders here. I was also able to make money as a swimming instructor so if anyone wants an instrcutor, I am available. (My rates are fluid. I accept payout in SBD. Discounted sa mga Steemians HAHA :D)
  

• Family and Friends: I love my manita, yes I do One of the best feelings so far was giving back to the people who have helped me grow as a better person one way or another. This year has got to be the my most generous year HAHA. Bitaw, I was able to give all of my closest friends a little something, as well as my younger siblings. We also gave our father new shoes. Like you said,

It is in Giving that we Receive

I'm not sure if God purposely put me in this community but I am well aware that I am very blessed this year. All thanks to the people who have shared their blessings to others as well.

And that includes you, @jassennessaj . Thanks for being so generous and so welcoming. I could still remember you offering a seat at the Gift Giving day. I look forward to taking part in the next events of @steemph.cebu.

Merry Christmas! May God Bless You for your goodness and generosity!