SARANGGOLA

I’m here sitting alone having breakfast on the first day of 2011. This may not be an ideal way to spend new year’s day but I’m not going to be upset nor sad about it ‘cause I’ll just be wasting this special day then. As I finish my bowl of fruits, I stare out into the frozen lake in front of Le Royal Meridien Hotel. The stillness of the iced lake, the snow-covered paths, the grey skies and leafless trees outside make me feel I’m miles and miles away from home. But despite the gloomy vibe Hamburg makes me feel, I’m still happy in welcoming the new year. I really don’t care if I spent it alone last midnight nor if I didn’t have Media Noche & fireworks because even if I missed on those, I know that what really matters is not the noise nor the lights; it’s what’s in your heart. I bade farewell to 2010 with a grateful smile. And now, I embrace 2011 with much gusto, excitement, and love as I did when I welcomed 2010 a year ago. All the best, everyone. Happy new year. ♥ 08:51 AM Local Hamburg, Germany