03/2006 Sari-sari 2
“Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.” – Mark Twain
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So many things to do with our move and our road trip, so little time! I made a to-do list with deadlines and an inventory of things to sell, bring and leave. Oo na, OC ako. Buti na lang.
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Last weekend was the first unofficial day of spring. Mainit kasi, compared to the previous days – 13 degrees celcius. So, Nino and I decided to go out to walk till we can't feel our feet anymore. We went around Central Park, to a street fair in Union Square (that was not a street fair after all), walk around Washington Square Park and just enjoyed the sun and the warmer weather (we took pix!).
Just like everybody else.
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Ang Pinoy nga naman, pag naharap sa camera, lalo na sa TV, kelangan todo smile. Kunwari camera-shy, pero kakaway.
I saw 3 pinoys in the audience background behind Ryan Seacrest in American Idol’s opening last night. They looked Pinoy indeed, with the smile. The timid wave (kumaway pa talaga) just confirmed their Pinoy-ness. That’s Eat Bulaga audience for you in American Idol.
03/2006 Ang Dramah!
Why is leaving always bittersweet?
I am sooooo excited to go on a long road-trip and finally move to CA kahit walang kasiguraduhan ang trabaho namin. But when I opened my drawer to get a ponytail band, I felt a pang of sadness. Parang nagkaron ng lump in my throat. I was about to cry when I looked at myself in the mirror with my teary eyes. Naudlot lang yung iyak ko kasi narealize kong para akong scene sa soap opera. Hehehe.
I will definitely miss this place... our furniture, our little apartment, our neighborhood and New York itself. Kahit marami akong reklamo dito, minahal ko rin ito. After over a year of living here, this has, in some way, become home to me too.
I hate to admit it, but I am kind of sad. But it’s all good. With the faith we have in God and in ourselves, I know it’s gonna get a lot better.
03/2006 Leap of Faith
“Great deeds are usually wrought at great risks.” – Herodotus
We’re going on the biggest adventure of our life so far – we’re moving to California without the security of a job.
We’re staying with friends and relatives who are willing to adopt us for a couple of days or a couple of weeks, maybe even a couple of months until we find a job and settle in our own place.
This decision gave birth to many questions and what-ifs from well-meaning family and friends who constantly remind us that we are taking a big risk, especially with our homecoming plans at the end of the year which will definitely cost money.
“What if you don’t get a job right away?"
What if we do find a job right away, the job that was meant for us to showcase God’s glory?
"How will you pay for your expenses?"
What if God gives us means to cover our expenses in ways other than a job?
“What if you get sick?”
What if we don’t?
Despite these concerns, we remain confident that now is the best time to make this huge leap.
Maybe it’s because of the calls we get from prospective employers. Maybe it’s because we know we’re young, we’re able, we’re competent, we can do anything. Maybe it’s because we know we have God with us, and this strong faith allowed us to completely let go of control of our future to God.
Whatever it is, we’re at peace with this decision. And that in itself is the greatest sign from God telling us we’re doing the right thing.
We’ll be nomads for a while, looking for a job, trying out things we’d probably never thought of doing. I want to try working for an airline. Or maybe swim and train dolphins and whales or feed penguins. Or maybe perform on stage. Or maybe put up our own small business.
"What if you’re making a huge mistake?"
What if we’re not?
There are endless opportunities for us right now. But if we stay here and play safe, we’ll never know what they are.
And by the way, we’re moving by land.
We’re going on a 5-day cross-country road-trip from our New York apartment to my dear friend Rosie’s place in Hollister, CA. We’ll pass by 11 states, over 15 sites and roadtrip highlights, and maybe some family and friends along the way.
Beginning April 20, our prospective move date, our lives are drastically going to change.
“The person who goes farthest is generally the one who is willing to do and dare. The sure-thing boat never gets far from shore.” – Dale Carnegie
03/2006 Sari-sari
Just watched 40 year old virgin. It was hilarious! I laughed so hard, I cried. Hinika tuloy ako.
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Got 2 new pairs of shoes from FILA today – FREE. Because I'm what they call a "shoe tester."
For now, they gave me 2 pairs to test-wear for a couple of days, fill out their feedback form and email it back to them. I get to keep the shoes. Nice.
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The funniest thing I heard in chico and del’s show today (top answer in their Hot 10 answers to the question “How do I look?”)
Del: How do I look?
Chico: Ganito. Ang itim-itim mo. tapos nagpulbo ka ng puti. Ayan tuloy, mukha kang crinkles.
