Rough Patches

One sure thing in life is that there will be some rough patches that will come along the way. Rough patches when left unattended leads to deeper holes. I spent the most part of it stuck on a rough patch and I'm glad it ended in a different light at how it began. I guess the rough patches we face today smoothens up the road of tomorrow. There will always be the part where we have to sort things out and come up with a compromise. I'd like to think I'm tougher than I am perceived.

Speaking of toughening up, I'm quite thrilled to have some boxing sessions in my list of to dos. 2 sessions into the sport and I'm really enjoying it. Punching the bag is such a stress reliever and could be good in loosing weight and toning the body. Will have more sessions in the weeks to come. The good part about it is that it's just a few stone throw from the office. I hope I don't get lazy again on this new routine.

9 days before my birthday and I'm looking at it in a different light. I'm a lot happier now and even if I hadn't plan anything to celebrate, I still look forward to my birthday. This time I'm not that stressed coming to the date. Well, I consider my birthday my favorite day since it's a day I call mine. Oh yes, it turn me a year older. I'm not looking forward to that part though but who cares, age is just a state of mind (or so I wish).

Gifts!!! Ehem... Ehem... Just kidding. I'm used to not receiving much on this day but it gives me a welcome excuse to splurge and spend more but that's the good part of having no expectations, any surprises is a welcome treat. I really need to make up my mind on how to time the celebrations or if I'll ever have one. Wait and see...

And of the wait and see I am now drawn to is the possibility of moving offices to a larger location just a few minutes away from my apartment. I'm not really attracted on the near home but more on the fact that it's a better location and I couldn't wait to pick my room once we do move on to this direction. For now, I just hope that the Financials is out this week.

I'm set to get my new passport and I'm sure there are several travel alternatives in line. I'm off to Taipei in a few weeks and Singapore next month. I'm now having second thoughts on Europe on account of my stingy side overpowering my choices. Australia is another escape but even if I have enough free miles to book a trip, I'm still thinking if there's more to see after being down under less than two years ago. Think... Think... Think...

Back to the Sleepy Monday Mode

In a way, Monday has always been different from the rest of my days - It's the day of my coding cutoff... It's the day that work resumes... It's the day farthest to the weekend... yet it's the day we get to take our head start and set the tone for the rest of the week. Hating Sleepy Monday Mode aside, a part of me do look forward to the sluggishness that Monday brings and just struggle to warm up and be productive. I guess that's how the future is created, there's always the struggles of today for the results of tomorrow.

The future has now crossed my mind and I realized that a part of looking forward comes both the anticipation and fear on what's in store. Maybe that's the fun part of it, no matter how you prepare for it - there is a part unknown and unexpected. We just have to hope that we are made of sturdier stuff to withstand the storms and an open mind to catch all the blessings in between. I always mention that I'm living by the day and as a change in perspective, I am now living in both the fear and anticipation on what tomorrow brings. For the part we can see or control, I guess our best efforts will leave less room for regret.

I learned of a new term watching Private Practice - Anyway Friend. "An anyway friend is the one person in your life who, no matter what they say or do, no matter what they've been through with you, they love you anyway". Somehow, I'd like to be an anyway friend. Always around just out there care... lend a helping hand... and be a shoulder to lean on...

Post Chinese New Year, this week is expected to be more exciting compared last week. I'm quite thrilled with the idea of moving offices though I'm still at a standstill if a walking distance office would be a welcome change. I hope that Yearend FS stuff be over by the end of the week and the rest of the week spent on the finer side of life... =>

Good Things Happen in Messed Up Ways

Good things happen in messed up ways.

I'm drawn to that quote from Life Unexpected in the same light that I'd like the good part of life overtake whatever mishaps that come in between. In some unexpected twist, I have shifted to the finer side of life from being in endless deadline breaking chases just a month ago. I am spending a bigger chunk of my time outside my usual comfort zone and the side that's fun and light. Movies... Nice talks... Late night dinners... Out-of-town drives... Happy!!!

I guess the part that we least expect may be the one that could rock things up and though the unexpected twist may lead to the not so good part. I always look at it in a way that if we don't get what we want, then there is still a room to expect another surprise. Good Things Happen in Messed up Ways.

The week-that-was has shown flashes of the roughness but generally tolerable. I'm really used to the emotional roller coaster that happens day by day but I'm glad to end a day with a smile and yes, even the prospect of returning to ancient ways had elicited just a laughter on my end. The week to come would be a lot easier as most of the annoyances are away for the Chinese New Year.

I was able to have my passport renewed last week and for the next few days I'd be a flightless person while awaiting my new passport. Glad that I had to go through the process the less toxic way. It could have been intolerable to go through the regular process. I figured that bureaucracy is one of the resources that's overflowing in Ph and efficiency is just always a promise. There's so many process to be simplified and I hope that those people whose ads are overflowing on TV have also thought that the government needs to be shaken up. I just look forward to having my new travel pal as this time, the world is such a smaller place. I need to plan my travels for the year.

Well, in between the waiting and the planning is resuming the fun in my unexpected life...

32 before 32

This piece should have been written a day ago since it's now actually 31 before 32. What's in a number??? 32 days before I turn 32. This is one of the few times I would publicly admit my age as I don't feel or act like my age. I admit I can be childish at times and though I'm handling king-size responsibilities, I'm still always looking to be as free-spirited as I can. The countdown begins and I'm now looking forward that in a month's time, I'll be back in my favorite time of the year.

I'm still sorting several details before that date and as I saw the calendar a few moments ago, it will be a short while later. I must have been having such a great time that I may have missed that the days are slowly piling up. Well, I guess that chapter will unfold on its own.

The week was a bit on the boring side at work and not that there's not much to do. I'm just starting to get used to the not-so-busy, no-super-urgent deadline to catch mode. Started the week, with a return trip to Bataan to go over some issues and spend a lunch treat with the Accounting Team. It was a welcome breather from the usual un-fresh air of the metropolis. Somehow, my weeknights have been packed meeting with friends for some project and spending the rest of the time with a comforting presence.

It's a welcome change that I'm starting to catch up with life and I do plan to max out my happy time. I'm really serious when I said that I'm done with chasing impossible deadlines. Some changes are kicking in, I'm outside my usual comfort zone and I'm loving it. I'm quite excited with days to come and that I'm appreciating that everything is more balanced.

There's so many things that could go wrong that tomorrow brings but that's just the thing that makes it sensible... Nothing is certain... =>