Then, Facebook launched my very own 2013 Year In Review which triggered me to write this one. I'm not sure if the Facebook 2012 Year In Review had it but for this year, there is this section where it says "Your Friends in 2013". Seeing this section was enough to bring me back to my dashboard and start drafting. It's gonna be an interesting theme for a Year-End blog, I told myself.  In 2012, I was too overwhelmed with too many good things so I didn't get the chance to write one. So, I gotta do this. 

By the way, 2012 is my best year so far. This year is not as bad as my previous years but not a lot of noteworthy things happened. So, like I said on my birthday post on Facebook, my 20th birthday is a celebration of the people who stuck around with me through out the years. For that matter, I'm giving this entry to the people who's always been there for me on Facebook and more importantly, in form, this year. 

1. Roan Amora-Pelos Trimmel

That's the girl on the upper left tile. She's my cousin. There's no wonder of course why Facebook considered her one of my best friends this year knowing that she's in Austria and we use Facebook to connect. I guess she would even have made it to my list in 2012 as well. She's that special. I consider her my best cousin actually. Among everyone in the family, Ate Ann is probably the one who knows most about me. She's read my diary when once I left it open and wrote an entry their herself. Haha. Until now, she remains to be one of my confidants which I can only be thankful of.

A lil bonding at SM City Davao in January, 2013

2. Donc Patru

Yeah, Do-Me-Nic who appeared on my blog early this year. Being this close with him is actually unexpected. You know there are things heaven gives you and eventually means more than what it looked like the first time. But I am so glad about this friendship with him. It's nice that even there certainly are things we don't agree over, it doesn't seem like there actually are. I love how he understands me and how I understand him. A trivia: Facebook thought it's right for him to be here because he constantly talks about his heart matters with me. I mean, how interesting! Haha

Dom's homecoming and birthday treat for Team Rockstarszz back in May, 2013 He's the last guy on the far left.

3. Ellyn Grace E. Cuizon

Another trivia: The names I'm putting here are the names that appear on their Facebook profiles. And another trivia: I know Ellyn's middle name. It's Evangelista. Haha. You see? I care enough to know that. Well, this girl just deserves to be on this list. She's been a constant companion this year especially when I was back at school. School months have been generally challenging but with her always pushing me, always willing to lend a hand when things crumble, it had been gladly survived. Ellyn's goodness is a gift from heaven. I'm out of words coz my heart is screaming thank-you, thank-you, thank-you. 

After our PBB Audition. October, 2013.

4. Aminolah Bualan

I didn't think he would be a friend. Amin was utterly distant before; he was too impossible to reach out to. But it's a real blessing to be his friend now. He's here on this list for a reason, Facebook knows. The regular chatting on Facebook during our restdays which would usually contain things about particles, molecules and Physics in general should be the reason why. I'm glad to have known such a brilliant person as him who opened different worlds for me. I may not be as intelligent as him but I thank God for him - I am more intelligent than I ever was.

During our  program Anniversary Party. December, 2013. (Last night, actually. Haha) Amin is the one in the middle.  The one on the right is our friend, Glenn.

5. Joan Fuentes

Regardless of the fact that this girl likes to be all over the place, she continues to be in focus with everything. This is one thing I find amazing about Frock. I like it that despite everything she has to attend to, she keeps track of her friendship with the ones close to her. Just glad to be one of them. I've become spoiled to the support she's giving me especially with Facebook stuff. You know, liking my posts and all. Haha. They tease me saying they don't have a choice and in front of them I act like they can have it their way. The truth is, they can't have it their way coz they love me. Thanks for loving me Frock. I pray to God I'm returning it at the very least.

Singing our hearts out at Southern Voice KTV, in July, 2013

6. Dawn Bernardino

She gave me an advance Christmas gift with an attached message telling me to stay sweet. Although I think I honestly am sweet, I didn't think I was sweet enough to her for her to say a thing like that. Of course considering that she's the first person to know about my birthday plans for year 2014, she should really be here. We talked about it for days on Facebook. Other than that, she's been open to me about her feelings on work, life and all things that matter. The value she adds to my person by being honest to me is big deal.

In our bonding moments with Ellyn back in July, 2013.  Dawn is the short-haired.

7. Sigrid Violata

This girl would've appeared on my list in 2012 as well, in case there was one. We had so much wonderful times in the past year. For this year, we didn't get to bond much but thanks to Facebook of course, we may not always be there for each other physically, but we have been there for each other in substance. I kind of didn't like she's here on this list coz she called me up to tell me she didn't like my hair color. Haha. Just kidding! Thank you Siggy!

Short bonding at Tea Loca, Abreeza in March, 2013

8. Dee Jay Pee

That's Daryl. My cousin as well. Roan's sister. She's now based in Luzon - one big reason why she's here. She asks me to search online for things like flight or movie schedules and prices, nearest gasoline stations, prepaid promos, and the like. The only chance we got to bond was when she went home in September. For the stay in FTC Tower and the treat to Eden Nature Park and Resort, thank you couz. They were two of my year highlights. Mwahh

Family Bonding at Eden Nature's Park and Resort in September, 2013

9. Jennifer Sucuano

She's always requested for an article about her which I always fail to grant. All thanks to Facebook for finding her worthy to be on this list; now I got to write about her. Since the day we met, she's been there. We've known each other for almost six years and the support I get from her is still there and continues to be the most remarkable. You can have have too many friends but not too many who will stay too long. Till this year, she remained to be one of the truest and most loyal friends I have. I promise to write something longer next time, Jen. For now, I'm hoping I warm your heart with my gratitude. Thank you really for staying.

10. Clang Austria Bacaltos

Well, I'm not so surprised she's here. She's one of those people who tells me they don't have a choice. It's no wonder. However, Facebook really saw it necessary for her to be here. With or without her choice, I choose to confide in her my weakest self. I accuse her of being a cry-baby but guess who cried more. Clang is too nice that every time I am at a negative extreme, I go to her. I rant, I cry my heart out, I talk to her expecting the same comfort I get each time. Considering that she's the girl who said she squared out a pointless circle, you become equally confident that you'll be on the right track. With her, that is.

After watching Thor II in November, 2013.

11. Jenilyn Salcedo Buni

More than anything, it's our conversations about Farisi, a guy I like, is the reason why she's here. Haha. Other than that, though, she's also one of my friends who like to talk to me in their bad times. She has mature problems I try to keep up with so I can sort of give an illegible advise. I have childish issues she tries to go at the bottom of so I can mature. Jen's the type who will be so honest in front of you that whatever she says wouldn't even hurt you at any degree. But she's supportive like everybody here and caring and all. So, if I haven't thanked enough, thank you Ms Jen.

Lunch at TGIF, Abreeza Mall back in June, 2013.

12. Kathy Pulido

This girl is one hell of a friend. Facebook can't let her slip. She also appeared on my blog just recently so it's no wonder she made it on this list. We haven't spoken much on Facebook lately but at the early part of the year when I have not yet found the confidence in my new-found companions to share explicit matters with (explicit is the first word that came to mind), Katt was of good use. I have not much to say right now because I have said it all it on that particular blog but please stay. And continue leaving comments on my Facebook statuses in the future. Haha.

At D'Leonor Inland Resort during Sigrid's Birthday Celebration, in May, 2013.

13. Kevin Digal

My crush. He's right here because of my endless stalking for a good couple of months. We had very short conversations on Facebook chat as well. We're not really friends, we're basically just acquaintances. He's someone who can make me smile if I see him in the distance. But that's that. And nothing more. It's wonderful to know him, though.

A picture saved on Outlook at work. Nothing inspires me more. :)

14. Honey Adam Salamat

The bitch! She's the one calling my bangs phenomenal. For being wavy, that is. I'm guessing the reason she's here is because I liked many of her photos on Facebook where she is with her boyfriend. Haha. That guy is sooo handsome, I can forget about talking about Rai here. Anyway, it's also been a blessing to have her as a friend. You don't get too many smart friends in your life. And pretty but nice.

Rai with my messy bangs at Iron Voyz KTV, November 2013

15. Charnie Joei Villacorta

My beloved sister. She's in Bohol with my mom and brother. I rarely talk to my mom and brother online so I speak to her more often to get updates all the way from our province. She loves me at my best and has been there at my worst. Nothing beats the feeling of being a brother especially when your sister comes up to you in her most vulnerable self. It's sad that at times she needs a hug and I can't do it for her. Thanks to Facebook, though. If there's one person I know who will stick with me forever, it's her. I love her to the moon and back.

I don't have a picture with her this year. So here's a photo of her with our baby boy, cousin Rodell taken in March 2013.

16. Jhunitz Lopez

There's always this one person I choose to talk to when I need to straighten my thoughts out. That's Ma'am Jhun. She's one of my professors in college. Actually, she is more than that to me, now. She's not only there to answer my queries about anything concerning Psychology but is also there to guide me through out every confusion, in any mentally stressful situation. There's nothing quite like having a consultant for free. Ma'am Jhun is heaven sent. For the friendship and all, thank you Ma'am. "Salamuch"

There you go! The 16 very special people. It's unimaginable to think that I have been blest like this. There are of course other people who are not in the list who deserve my thank-you as well. My mom, my Aunt Rose, my cousin Evelyn, my Uncle Yoyong, my high-school friend Ivah Michelle, bes Shanelle Kay, my very good friends from my beloved Team Rockstarszz Dawn Duque and Arianne Acero, another friend in high school Annates, and to a new-found inspirational diva Ms. Jeryl Fuentes - a bunch of thanks to all of you. I'm gonna end this year filled with gratitude because for sure, this year wouldn't have been manageable without you around. Thank you for being patient with all my ranting on Facebook and liking them for that matter. Thank you for appreciating all my photos and whatever I post. Thank you for talking to me. Thank you.

Of course, I'm also gonna end my year confident. Knowing that you'd all be there with me, I could manage to survive another year.

Special thanks to Ian Jumahali, Jaydie Albano, Sawira Suleik, Kris Sia, Kathleen Bayron, Glenn Araneta, Wisdom Tuazon, Sheena Bueno, Iris Balug, Jenny Encenzo, Kareen Adato, Charmaine Aclan, Tate Abes, Mommy Dhel, Thea Marianito, Paulo Nebria, Jerica Palarca, EJ Dayos, Alex Branzuela and Stella Star. :)

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year !