The Year of Tristan

I have declared 2010 as "The Year of Tristan".

The first sunrise of the new year has been set. I will be hitting the snowy slopes to ski - or at least, I will try to. One thing is certain though, I promise to look the part. My "costume" has arrived and tomorrow, I will do a dress rehearsal for my role as North Face's newest ski model. Haha. I know it will be fun.

And then I'd hit New York. Makikipagholding hands ako, finally. But, I am still keeping my fingers crossed, baka umatras bigla sa takot eh. Haha. Everything's set for the grand rendezvous. Kuya, game ka na ba?

And then I'd be moving in to a city apartment. I am done being a suburban old maid and I have decided that a life of social celibacy is not for me. Recently, I have found myself a smaller apartment in the heart of the city - just as I had imagined it to be. It is a corner, top floor apartment with amazing views. The good thing is, my new place is just beside the clubs and is just a skip and a hop from the office. I am so gonna save a lot on transportation costs and I don't even need to buy a car! I am sure it's gonna be an exciting change of pace. I can't wait.

And then I'd make a cameo in Manila. Yes, the Queen is going home for a quick rendezvous on the white sands of Boracay with the whole Tristan Tan familia. My grand kapamilya homecoming is scheduled in time for my grand birthday extravaganza. Woohooo!

I will, of course, hit the dance floor and reclaim my position on the ledge, front and center - if only to show these Queen-wannabes how to really work it. And yes, I will also be seen loitering around the metro and having back-to-back appointments for coffee with a few of you before I fly back to the States.

Next year, I have also made plans to go on a cruise or a tour, somewhere - if possible, with someone in Paris.

This blog will also undergo some changes - old posts will be pulled out to make way for the new. And yes, "Tristan Tales: The Book" is already in the works. I am just firming up the schedule for the photo shoot.

Next year, I intend to explore new horizons and challenge myself anew, personally and professionally. I will be a better version of me, no more excuses.

To everyone who have made me smile; to all the boys I loved this year; and to everyone else who matters, thank you for 2009. It has been one hell of a year but, it can only get better in the next. Maraming salamat sa inyong lahat.

Cheers, T