BRAIN: sleep

Just like when you use any battery operated gadget (or toy) then it’s starting to work either slower or erratically all because the battery is almost empty? I think that’s what’s happening to me.

The other night I was chatting with my sister. I was supposed to type “oo naman duh?” but instead what I saw on my screen was “oo never though”

My sister and I were laughing. It was not the first time that happened to me. Geez, I need a break. Seriously.

I am now counting the days till we move to McKinley. These changes have been nerve-wrecking for me but I still try to remain calm. I can no longer afford to ride a cab from our house to the office once we transfer. I can no longer afford to miss signing up for the late night shuttle twice a month to ensure that I go home safely in the wee hours of the night.

Forgetful that I am, I should start doing the inventory of my things in the office. I don’t like the idea of going back to Ortigas just to get something that I have forgotten to pack. Good thing the admin assistant is doing her job of making the move as efficient as possible. She took note of some moving tips. According to her, they will start giving away moving boxes this week.

So much for procrastination. :p

I have a question. If your dog is old and starts getting sick, would you put him down? That’s the suggestion of hubby’s grandma. But I don’t want to be a part of it. I’m not really the type of person who likes dogs or cats or any pets, I can’t imagine myself remembering to include dog supplies on my grocery list. I’d probably forget it everytime. But I have no guts to put down any animal.

Anyway, Mikee’s Godmother, our good friend Jamie has bought a really nice white puppy. My daughter is very fond and very scared at the same time. She kept running to and fro having fun that the puppy is running after her. The sad news is, the puppy died.

Everytime, my daughter remembers the puppy, she’d say “here comes the puppy. here comes the puppy.” My husband said, “but the puppy is dead, Mikee” Good thing Mikee still doesn’t understand death. Sad.

I haven’t been blogging much lately, and I am free every morning when the daughter is in school. So what I have been busy with?

Ok, when I was not in so much in the mood to surf or scrap while waiting inside the school, I talk to the nanny. This may sound like a waste of time but I’ve learned so much from our small talk. I now know how I could possibly make her stay working for us in a long time.

There was one time that I went home, turned the volume on and danced alone to Craig David’s Insomnia. It was fun, really. I kind of miss the rush.

Or:

I understand that the shot isn’t easily recognizable. My legs were supposed to be propped up so you could guess what I was doing here.

These are just some of the things that I want to do if I suddenly decides to quit my job. Fetch the kids from school, dance and pamper myself.

It was December last year when hubby started getting crazy about airsoft guns. First, he got the airsoft gun and then, the gear. Honestly, I am not complaining. I love that this is a physical activity and that he can experience what he’s been playing on videogames live!

He was so excited telling me of the airsoft gears that he bought. He was even more excited when he played for the first time. I do not come along when he plays. I understand that this is a nice male bounding activity. But maybe, I will some time when I’m not too busy. I’ll just take pictures. I wonder if I will be allowed to. Hmm, zoom lens, perhaps?

I’m not sure why I forgot to blog about this. But for the record, I was able to post this as my Facebook status.

It was Wednesday last week. My officemates and I had dinner at the nearest mall. We have planned on having yogurt for dessert before we head back to the office. On our way from dinner to the yogurt place, I suggested we check one shoe store. We started trying on some pairs. I fell in love with one or two pairs but resisted buying because I thought a shoe purchase could wait. (This has been my excuse forever hahaha)

But on our way to the yogurt place, my strappy sandals gave up on me. Then I resigned to the fact that I need a new pair.

I immediately texted hubby about the incident. He replied with, “You shouldn’t have bought a new pair. You should have just bought epoxy.”

The other day when I came to the school to fetch Mikee, I heard a boy crying. When the teachers opened the door of the juniors’ room, I heard her assured the mother that her son has just started crying again. To me, it was like the teacher wanted to assure the mom that her kid did something worthwhile instead of just crying.

Honestly, I expected a lot of crying on the first month of the school year. For some kids, it is their first time to be away from their family and to be left to a set of strangers. Totally understandable.

I am glad that we enrolled Mikee to the summer play group. When she came out, her teacher told me, “..and here’s Mikee, wala lang. Sanay na sya, mommy.”

Last night on my way home, I saw a couple probably in their early 40’s running on a treadmill from the see-through wall of a hotel gym. I wondered if they live somewhere near and were just celebrating their anniversary or if they were staying in town to attend a wedding.

These destination weddings have become popular nowadays giving that ambience and mood perfect for that special day. Some of the best destinations I heard of is in Mayan Riviera, Mexico. Karisma hotels and resorts are known for its superb services and the gourmet food and drinks included in their package. These resorts are simply wonderful for that beach wedding and honeymoon you’ve been dreaming of.

Today is officially my last day in ASIA shift. Starting tomorrow, I will be on EMEA shift. Tomorrow is also Mikee’s first day as a Junior Explorer.

I have some adjustments to make such as:

1. mind off any pending work in the mornings. I promised myself this so that I can be an effective mother and wife. Plus, it will make my time together with my daughter genuine quality time.

2. blogging and surfing can be done while my daughter is in school. And if I’m in the mood, I’ll squeeze in some digiscrapping too.

3. going to the bank or parlor can be an alternative to item#2

4. I will start working at 3pm. I will try my best to be in the zone as soon as I turn my laptop on. I know it would feel like my day has just started.

5. breakfast together with the little girl but not for lunch and dinner (when I’m not working from home). At least I could still have dinner with the husband and the daughter 4x a week.

6. I will have to buy my dinner and the snacks before and after. Some warned me that people on EMEA shift are gaining weight. I shouldn’t worry. I know the best diet pills in town.

7. I will not turn my laptop on once I get home from the office. BIG EFFORT!

8. No gimmick or night outs on weekdays, unless it’s a dinner date near the office. Saturdays can be reserved for that. Sundays are definitely for the family.

And come mid-July, we will start working at the Fort, a lot farther than Ortigas. OMG!

From 1st grade to 4th grade, I studied in a school very near my mother’s workplace. It was actually so far from where we live. I remember being fetched by the schoobus at 5am! The only reason my parents enrolled me to that school was I can stay (and play around) my mother’s workplace in the afternoon.

Then on 5th grade, my parents decided I should be enrolled to a school nearer to our house. Well, it’s the nearest “competitive” co-ed school, I guess. That was the time, my sister and brother started kindergarten and nursery, respectively. It would make sense enrolling us 3 in the same school.

Anyway, the transfer was abrupt. I had no chance to say goodbye to my few friends, 3 that I could remember. Just the other day, I was browsing my cousin’s Facebook (who studied and graduated from the same grade school) when I thought of checking her list of friends. One particular surname caught my eye. Is it possible that this girl is related to one friend that I’ve been looking for?

I saw a familiar name. Familiar ‘coz she sort of dropped her first name and is now using her second name. I added her hoping she’s the right person and that she still remembers me.

Yes it’s her! We exchanged messages. I suddenly felt old. Not the I-badly-need-the-best wrinkle cream kind of old, but the I-had-gone-through-so-much sort of old. I felt that yes I made some faults but chose to be responsible of the consequences and made the right decisions.

But guess what? I’m only halfway the journey! I say, bring it on!