Top 25 Reasons to Thank God for the Year 2004

1. For an ultimately angas prof in college--whom I had a crush on!
2. For a devastating trekking experience in Mt. Makiling
3. For overcoming my fear of heights (I still get scared though--a few more exposures and I'll probably get through it)
4. For a long walk in the rain--which was fun, actually!
5. For an exciting boat ride in Batangas
6. For a good view of what's under the sea (I never imagined it was THAT bee-yoo-tee-fool!)
7. For a scar on my right knee (courtesy of a hard red coral) which will a;ways remind me of my very first snorkeling experience
8. For my first batis and tent experiences I shared with my college friends during our Ecology Exposure Trip
9. For graduating from BS Biology with utmost fulfillment
10. For Keng, Hannah, Tinz, Ajeng and Cares--my good college friends
11. For Youth Short Term Bible College during my summer break
12. For my E-girlfriends (Vick-E, Lor-E and Kat-E) in church
13. For my challenging Puppet Ministry
14. For my adorable kids in Children's Church
15. For learning to say "no" when my mind is in doubt and I am half-hearted about doing something
16. For the grace that helps me know and prioritize my priorities
17. For making it to University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Medicine and Surgery (boon or bane?)
18. For all the good people I've met, and still will be meeting, who'd help me cope up with the stress and struggles in med
19. For my new gimik buddies (formerly Ka-Bios)--Hannah, Er, Abi, Chris, Gina and Sixto (sama na si Chicco)
20. For my 10-hour Anatomy Class every week--cadaver dissection, Dra. Apepe, drawing and shading...I always have a blast! (rrright...)
21. For a totally cool subsec--and all the birthday eating sessions we've had!
22. For a well-mixed Cafe au Lait at the corridor vendo in school and all the priceless coffee moments I've had
23. For bringing my Bamboo back into the local music industry
24. For my Jars of Clay: Furthermore double-CD album (thanks to Jerb!)--a certified collector's item!
25. For James, whose zygomatic bones enchant me day by day...*sigh*

...and the list goes on forever! Thank you Lord for the mercy that sustains me each day, for the grace that makes me whole, for the provision that completes me, for the goodness that always bring me to my knees, for redemption & salvation (my greatest possessions), for the many people who loves me and I love, for the love that makes me a more beautiful person day after day and for the glory that is set before me! Props to You! I will forever be Your doulos...