Breathe

 

Here's where I say that the weekend wasn't enough for me. 

Saturday, I went to school for my face-to-face consultation with my paper's advisor. We went through my paper thoroughly, looking at what can be further improved. 

I'm pretty pleased with how things are going. Just this morning, I submitted my Topic Approval form. Next, I will be working on my concept paper. I'm taking things slowly and reminding myself that I will get there. As long as I focus on the little things and time everything nicely, results will speak for themselves. 

I stocked up on ink for my printer for those printing jobs at home. Thankfully Carl gave me money for whatever I needed. 

Keeping my hopes up. 

xxx

Sunday, while Carl went on his rides. I stayed home with the Little Bebe Girl and tidied up around the house. I did my laundry, vacuumed, mopped and gave the Little Bebe a bath. She now smells of lavender shampoo and I topped it off with Frontline spray. 

In the afternoon before Carl headed home, I prepped the motions for my siomai recipe. It lacked shrimp but it fulfilled my cravings. I'm sure my brother was salivating when he saw my photo. The zest from the calamansi against the pork and shrimp filling wrapped in delicate, steamed wrapper just hit the spot. I'll be good until the next craving. 

xxx

And here I am in a very busy week. I'll be able to get through all of it. For now, I have to remind myself to breathe. 

I've got this. 

Currently 1.1.18

Whoa it's 2018!

I'm pouring my thoughts on the first day of the year, and there's still so much to do but I'm hopeful.

I know I have to be patient with blogging, and I have to prioritize school and work. In the meantime, here are updates.

Work

Maybe I’m not the only one who feels like a robot whose vacation mode has been disrupted. I took quite a long time away from work, so when it was time to come back after Christmas and Boxing Day, I kind of lost my routine and also didn’t know what to do first. But then, there’s still New Year to think about, then it won’t be long before reality will have to bite back sooner or later. 

School

Even if we’re on a break from school, we still have homework to think of. It’s also quite a challenge since I decided to take the dive and take on full load of 12 units, that’s suicide! Or so I’ve been told. But I’m praying and wishing that I can survive. I’m enjoying my time off in the meantime. 

Writing

Well my writing life goes both ways. There’s the analog and digital writing life.

I’ve become productive at least writing down things that I’m supposed to finish in my new Mini Happy Planner. It’s so cute and I’m so afraid to ruin it with uneven pen strokes lol.  As for travel writing, I still take with me a traveler’s notebook, pens and washi even for short road trips.

I didn’t realize that running out of ink can irritate me and test my patience. It’s a necessity that I complete my traveler’s notebook so that I can move on to the next one. Does this give me license to get a pretty set for Pilot Juice Metallics for New Year?

In the digital arena, 1) I’m back to blogging because 2) I have a new laptop! It’s light, it’s fast, it’s cool and it’s one of the best investments I’ve made this year. Yehey for productivity! I don’t know where I’ll be without the card reader too lol. 

Travel

I went on a quick road trip with C for a couple of days, the traveling time took a toll on me. I don’t know why. It’s not my first long bus ride this year, having gone to Pampanga, Oslob and Baguio earlier this year. But for some reason, the bus ride to Pagadian just didn’t sit very well with me. I’ve always disliked traveling to Pagadian by bus, but had no problems traveling further via private vehicle.

Despite the crazy bus ride, I’m grateful for the quick time out and also time spent with C. But we’ve got travel plans brewing for 2018. 

There's a lot to be grateful for, as 2017 ended and 2018 has just begun. I know that it takes time for my dreams to come true, but I also can't help but feel blessed that I have my family, friends and C beside me through it all.