instead of welcoming 2019 with a big bang, i welcome the year with more than 5 feet in flood brought about by typhoon named Usman. it was one tragedy and until at present dead bodies are piling up in one of the towns here in my province. i can't begin to describe the surprise, anxiety and frustration...all of us were wishing for a peaceful new year but then here was this tragedy which we can't explain and even understand. amidst everything with lost lives, lost resources and an economic dump, we tried to make the most out of it, God has a reason which we hope one day we can understand but for now all i can say is... we will rise up and be strong again amidst the sufferings and sacrifices.... still looking forward to something beautiful in 2019 despite the things that happened.. let it be buried with 2018.