Miss Universe Catriona Gray bids 2018 goodbye with a full heart

Miss Universe Catriona Gray bid farewell to 2018, which she described as one of the “craziest, rollercoaster” years of her life, with a full heart.

In an Instagram post on Tuesday (Philippine time), Catriona talked about her memorable experiences the past year, aside from winning the coveted Miss Universe crown.

 

 

 

 

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What can I say? 2018 has been one of the craziest, rollercoaster years of my life. I overcame fears and joined @bbpilipinasofficial ?, trusted in my vision and creativity, found a family and support system in my friends and @favor.church ????, I released my first music single #WereInThisTogether ???? for @youngfocusph, advocated for @loveyourself.ph, travelled my beloved country and raised the Philippine flag ???????? on the @missuniverse stage. Looking back, I can see that I've grown so much, as a person, in revelation and in faith. I have so much to be grateful for and in bidding farewell to 2018, my heart is full. 2019 you're bound to be one of the most unforgettable years of my life...I'm ready for you. ? Wishing you all an amazing start to your new year! Let's make this the most amazing year yet! ???????? Photo: @niko.gonzales from my #WereInThisTogether music video. ???? Link in BIO.

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Jan 1, 2019 at 1:08am PST

The beauty queen also reflected on how 2018 changed her and expressed excitement for the coming year.

“Looking back, I can see that I’ve grown so much, as a person, in revelation and in faith. I have so much to be grateful for and in bidding farewell to 2018, my heart is full,” she wrote.

“2019, you’re bound to be one of the most unforgettable years of my life...I’m ready for you,” she added.

Catriona will soon be off to New York, where she will live as she fulfills her Miss Universe duties in the coming year.

Call for donations

However, 2019 didn’t have a good start for all Filipinos.

Several regions were devastated by Tropical Depression Usman, which triggered floods and landslides over the weekend, particularly in Catriona's home province of Albay.

According to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council, at least 75 individuals from three regions are feared dead, while 16 remain missing.

In her Instagram stories, Catriona shared calls for donations, using the hashtag #PrayforBicol. — Jessica Bartolome/BM, GMA News