2012: The year that was

365 days quickly passed by like some jet flying across the sky. One thing I knew, I'm bidding goodbye to 2012 and saying hello to another new year. For the most part, I think I found myself floating along the past year without much fervor.

One of the momentous and Guinness world-breaking event in Kuwait's history took place last November 10, 2012 when this oil-rich state celebrated its Government Constitution's jubilee. A huge celebration was thrown by the government by dazzling the world with its astounding $15 million dollar pyromusical and fireworks display. I'm talking about 77,283 pieces of fireworks in total! How cool was that?! 

Ahh-mazing Kuwait Fireworks display! Image credit to Cajie of Flickr.

Forward a couple of weeks, on December 21, CFC-SFC's annual Pasko sa Embassy (at Philippine Embassy in Faiha) event took place with a much bigger cause. The number of distressed Filipino household workers reached a staggering 224 from last year's ~120. The program contained the usual gift giving, contests and entertainment  numbers. Santa Claus (in costume of course) made a special appearance to add excitement that day.

Tons of gifts for the holiday! 

Enjoying the Psasko sa Embasy event at Philippine Embassy in Faiha, Kuwait

CFC-SFC Social Ministry Pasko sa Embassy Team

Moreover, the 29th of December 2012 was the culmination day for the 3-consecutive Saturdays free seminar-workshop on money savings, small-time business ideas and basic accounting held at ICSA, Panasonic Tower in Kuwait City. The seminar-workshop entitled "Mag-Impok, Mag-Negosyo, Mag-Accounting Kabayan. Iskolar ni LBC" was funded by LBC Express Cargo in partnership with ICSA. Pastor Gil Bantugan, a CPA and Financial and Real estate consultant by profession was the renowned lecturer for the duration of the events. 

The students eagerly listening to the lecture

The graduates with their certificates together with Pastor Gil Bantugan (2nd to the  right)

Although a lot of things happened, some just stayed true to what they are. Interestingly, living in Kuwait has given me additional months to know this place that I call my new home.