“For last year’s words belong to last year’s language and next year’s words await another voice. And to make an end is to make a beginning.” T. S. Eliot

new-year-2011Despite the challenges that our country face in 2011, I am excited of the possibilities and eager to start things rocking and shaking. Around 15 minutes before 2011 came in, Butch and I ate our traditional media noche such as our bam-i, a Cebuano noodle dish for long life, buko fruit salad, embutido, and sparkling juice.

Just the two of us. L is in Singapore while M is in Australia. Our two cats and two helpers kept us company. Though I couldn’t really eat that much, I took small portions of each dish I prepared.

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sparkling-juice

There is something about following traditions. I want to make things right or follow through unfinished business for the New Year.

This morning as I woke up, I reached out for my spanking new planner of UCC, my favorite coffee shop “Beacons of Change: Vision Logbook” (Get your own Vision logbook: here’s how) to start my vision for the new year. I opened the logbook, sniffed the smell of printed matter. Its pages are still blank. I know I am going to put words on them myself in the coming days. Yes, this is a book called Opportunity and its first chapter is New Year’s Day. I scribble a note on January 1, 2011 and greet everyone a happy new year.

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On the top of the page is quite an inspiring quote by Francis Kong “Don’t worry about having to make a right decision. Make it and then work it to make it right”.

Isn’t that something we have to face each and everyday of our lives?

This bright new year is given me
To live each day with zest
To daily grow and try to be
My highest and my best!

Happy New Year, my dear readers, followers, subscribers. A blessing becomes a blessing when spoken. So I declare that you are blessed with a loving family, good health, faith, favor, promotion and provision. A blessed New Year to you and your family!

About Noemi Lardizabal-Dado

Noemi Lardizabal-Dado, widely known as @MomBlogger, brings nearly two decades of experience in social media, specializing in content strategy and public advocacy. As a columnist for The Manila Times, she regularly shares her insights on technology, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity. Her deep understanding of the digital landscape dates back to 1995, and she has a strong track record of applying her expertise for public good. Notably, Noemi volunteered as "Robotica," in 1996 leading internet safety initiatives for World Kids Network, underscoring her long-standing commitment to responsible technology use. Her blog, aboutmyrecovery.com received various awards such as the Best Blog, 1st PUP Mabini Media Awards, Best Website (Blogs Category) 9th & 10th Philippine Web Awards.

7 Thoughts on “Cheers to a New Year 2011, another chance to get it right

  1. Happy new year Noemi! 🙂 I’m glad you’re recovering fast 🙂 Love your planner!

  2. Happy new year Noemi! 🙂 I’m glad you’re recovering fast 🙂 Love your planner!

  3. Happy New Year, Ms. Noemi! Glad to know you are feeling better 🙂

  4. Happy New Year, Momblogger 🙂 Glad to know you are feeling better now.

  5. Happy New Year, Momblogger 🙂 Glad to know you are feeling better now.

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