The Year that WAS (2007)

Brace yourself because this is kinda long! (for the malicious mind there ... yeah i know, I laughed too! hehehe)

New year of 2008, I wanted to blog about something. While I was cleaning the house. It hit me, Why not write about my life that happened 2007).

Mostly, My life in 2008 revolved in chatting. Mainly in downelink (www.downelink.com). Downelink is a chat for gays and lesbians. I heard it from a lesbian friend that there are a lot of gorgeous guys there. 2006 when I started to join Downelink. There where no chat rooms then. I just cruised around. Then when Feb started, there was a maintenance of the site, saying that there will be improvements. I noticed that there was a link now for chat so I logged in. Funny thing. There were no chatters it was only Me. I stayed till people came in. Then I met some new friends that became regular chatters. Then eventually, the chatters increased. Then On May of 2007 the first get together happened. I was just kidding then, that I would help. But the funny thing is, I became one of the organizers. Good thing Geoff was there, he help me a lot during the first get together. I've met new friends. There was 20+ attendees.

After that first get together. The people enjoyed it. And the meetings became regular. Though I didn't attended most of the gatherings.

Before the gatherings I was already on the quest of losing weight. But it was gradual and the motivation wasn't there. I had crushes on the chat site but I couldn't make a move because mainly I was humongous. So I dedicated myself in losing weight. In a span of 1 year I already lost 60+lbs and I below 200 lbs. The last time I was less than 200 lbs was in HS. I know I am still fat because I'm still at 190+ lbs. My goal weight is between 140 - 150 lbs.

before and after pic the right pic was taken dec 25, 2007

After the 1st get together, I met a lot of new friends. Most of them consulted me with their love problems. The funny thing is I was able to give them advice. They said that maybe I have gone thru a lot or had a lot of relationship before. But the truth is I don't. Maybe I just have a fresh perspective in lovelife.

Time went by and I attended some of the get togethers. Met more people. Some of the people became close to me.

The ended with a Christmas party. I became one of the organizers and even hosted it with Geoff.

The weirdest thing that happened to me was that I fell for someone. I never thought that it would happen. I believed before that it was stupid to fall for someone in a chatroom, but I did. A personal friend of mine had a crush on this guy. I introduce my friend to him. But before that I already had a long time crush on that guy. But I hid it. Then I became their bridge. They would run to me if they have misunderstandings. My feelings became deeper and deeper. I felt stupid. My friend and the guy are now together. I'm still mending a broken heart. My year ended bitterly. But I guess, that's how life goes. The ups and downs ... just like a roller coaster.

New years eve, I cooked a simple meal for me and my mother. Most of my sibling already have a family so they spent the it at their own homes. We weren't able to eat it together because I was so tired and hungry that day. I ate first.

Then I went online and greeted the New Year with my two closest online buddies. Rchard and Njay. I am also very excited because they 'll be in manila this January 6.

In a gist, The year flew by so fast. There were problems that happened, some where solved some where not. Met new friends, Fell in love, got broken hearted, and chat ... and chatted more!

This coming new year would be better. That would be on the next blog. See You! hehehe