#xmas-09

[armorhues]

Because I'm stressed out and the last thing I want to talk about is "the unmentionable." (Hermosura, 2009)

- Amid the recent catastrophic weekends caused by the storms, would it be tasteless if I say I'm excited about Christmas, my favorite season ever? I know A LOT of Filipinos will not have a good one this year but Christmas was and will never be perfect. It's just up to us to make the best out of it. After all, Jesus was born in a stable.

- Next to Christmas, the thing that excites me these days is getting my sweldo. Yes, I'm pathetic like that, and it's not a lot, but I love getting excited about it because I'm getting paid for doing something I feel strongly for and something I feel I'm destined to do.

- At baka kaya ko lang nasusulat yan kasi sweldo na bukas. Hurrah!

- Before I was hired I've promised myself to save up for an iPod 160G Classic because I'm a music addict and I've always wanted one. But today I'm scrapping that.

- My new resolve will be to get a refresher driving course by January and have myself a non-professional license by February 2. That way, when Mom offers to take me to the office or take me home, I can confidently ask "Ma, pagod ka na? Gusto mo ako na magdrive?" The best part? I'll keep this plan under wraps (yes, she's not as internet-savvy as LolaTechie so I'm safe). That'll be made of awesome. Wish me luck! :)

- I still get starstruck upon seeing anchors and reporters. It'll take time, I guess.

- I'm still finding it hard to say no but I'm slowly getting there.

- I love my college friends and I love how we somehow manage to get together at least once or twice a month, but goodness I miss having alcohol involved in those lakads.

- On a pseudo-related note, it's my secret wish --- well, I guess not anymore by the time I post this --- to have a bonding activity with the new people in my world. You know, like perhaps beyond the cubicles and the extended hours. It almost happened by the way, but Ondoy ruined everyeffingthing.

- From Grey's Anatomy Season 4: Dr. Callie Torres to Dr. Erica Hahn: "I process myself out loud." I've learned to restrain myself when the need arises, but ultimately that line is sooo me.

- I got bored sometime this month, prompting me to open my Friendster account. (Yes, I can actually hear you ask "WTH, Rach, Friendster?" Anyway I wrote a new "About Me" in my profile and I quote:

"I like racing against sunrises. I find solace in 140 characters. I constantly battle against myself. I like where I am now."

[armorhues]

From haggard to hurrah

So you had to get 5 guests in a span of 1 1/2 days. Your first confirmed guest suddenly came down with the flu. You stopped counting how many people you had to call. You even had to shell out a few bucks at a restaurant just to get the manager's number. And then, lo and behold, another one calls to confirm her attendance. An hour before airing, you realize 4 out of 5 is definitely a good thing than 2/5. So you hadn't had a decent meal for 7+ hours. And then by some generous act of God you later found yourself high on sugar and full with your favorite pesto with grilled chicken meal. It was the last time -- at least for this year --- that you had to coordinate guests, and it's definitely a great time to celebrate. So last week you lost sleep over doing research to complement a 2-minute script. You also had to stay past midnight at the office just to finish it. Today you get an email from a higher up saying she had fun reading what you wrote. And you realize it was definitely worth the sleepless nights. Admit it dude, you had fun doing it naman eh. It's a good day to be grateful and thankful. :)