In Manila

The thing I dislike about vacations is that they END.

Just as you're beginning to get used to lazing around doing nothing and freeing your thoughts, you suddenly find yourself planning meals, schedules and other to do's once more. Oh well...life *sighs*

The first day in Manila was filled with screams and surprises when none but one of my siblings knew that my eldest was coming as well. His closest cousin, Bryan, was really glad when he showed up over dinner. Reactions were priceless!

Being back 'home' didn't feel the same without my parents, most of all, my mom around. Greetings were a bit empty without mom's laughter and happiness and dinner lacked the homemade cooking.

But no point being sad...we're in for a nice time together. The beach vacation we've planned months ago was something to look forward to.

Stay tuned :-)

A piece of peace

The past days were a line-up of "to do's" from school, work and vacation plans. It was mostly overwhelming but blowing-up wouldn't do neither me nor anyone else any good. The best way was to prioritize and move forward to reach your goal. Everything gets settled anyway.....why waste energy?

Rex successfully finished the projects expected from him and he was able to join us. Work had its issues but I'd like to think that there is light at the end of the tunnel. Vacation plans have been started, and given enough time to prepare,--schedules will be locked and agreed upon in no time.

There are still minor issues to be finalized that keep me on my feet. However, it is good to be reminded that being on a holiday break means to enjoy! Thanks to G. P.

The long wait is over. The kids and I are in Manila. It's time to relax...

(photo lifted from boracay.com website)

File Attack

Piles of paper affect me greatly and tonight they shall vanish.

After tucking-in my kids to bed, I silently began rummaging through my drawers for anything worth filing. The three folders I bought from Carrefour yesterday are all ready for the load they're about to carry. I have armed myself with basic office supplies too: stapler, hole puncher, markers, file dividers. And being an OC like me, it's going to be a long night. Once I get going on work like this, it's hard to stop.

Looking at the amount of paper I have collected for sensible to senseless reasons, I know that after tonight, we won't be running around like headless chickens when in search of anything that I might have misplaced or forgotten about. Age? nah.....

Seeing red.....

You meet these types everyday. You pretend to not hear them. You pretend to not care. But for some forsaken reason, their abilities to infuriate others is way too transparent to ignore.

"Woman, I don't need unsolicited advice. I will not hesitate to ask when I need answers. Don't analyze without knowing how it feels. Don't judge my will---it's mine isn't it? Respect and let people (try to) live their lives-----and YOU, concentrate on yours."

There are better things to do than watching and waiting people fall.