My Interstate 77
Two Saturdays ago, I had another red wine and movie night with friends in my apartment. Bobby lent me his disk of Interstate 60 – starring James Marsden and Gary Oldman.
It was a story about this young guy – James Marsden – who was confused about his future. This took him on a road trip heading to Interstate 60 – which apparently doesn’t exist on any map. From there, he had to make decisions crucial to finding his path.
The treatment of the movie was humorous and weird. But we all kinda related to it.
Come to think of it, all of my friends who I just recently had dinner or coffee with are all asking questions with the same bottomline: Where is my life leading to?
Where is my job, my relationship, my life going?
As this new year started, I was amazed and awed by the decisions I am forced to do. And get this – everything is happening to me all at the same time!
a. Current job with a lot of training, travel perks and brand exposure versus a job offer in the making, with higher pay, no Saturday work and with my old mentor as my boss.
b. Staying in my apartment that I furnished on my own versus moving to a bigger, cozier apartment with a good friend.
c. Waiting for The Ex to come to his senses or starting a new relationship with a long-time friend whom I’m starting to be “in like” with.
I have to make decisions very soon, but all the options are good.
Seems like I am at a crossroads again. Welcome to my own Interstate 77.
Friday, January 28, 2005
Monday, January 24, 2005
2005 Goals – Attainable or Unattainable
1. Find The One.
All things being considered, I realized I never prayed for this. I’ve always prayed for a successful career, or a happy family – but never to find The One I will fall in love with.
2. Seriously go back to school in June.
I don’t have to take on a full load. I just need to go back to school. Not to mention passing my subjects once again with flying colors.
3. Travel. And more travel out of the country.
Singapore again? Thailand? Bali? Doesn’t matter. I don’t care. I just need to get out of the country more often.
4. Hit the beach more frequently.
I love the sand. Doesn’t it just feel great to drink wine, smoke cigarettes and get so wasted while lying on the sand? When everyone else is woozy after the alcohol takes its effect, it’s just so nice to stare at the stars. And I’m off to the beach this weekend, woohoo!
Boracay in June. Bora, here I come!
5. More coffee sessions and long lunches with friends.
I am so proud of myself last year for being able to touch base again with a lot of friends – especially my college buddies. I intend to do the same thing this year.
6. Hot air balloon ride at Clark Field, Pampanga.
Dang, didn’t make this happen last year.
7. Replenish my savings.
I don’t know how I’d do this now that I’m taking care of Anita – my new car and Fed’s replacement. There’s just so many stuff to maintain! But having Anita is so much better than hailing a cab.
8. Wake up at 6am every morning.
So I won’t be late for work. So I have time to do my morning rituals. So I don’t have to go through the EDSA traffic now that it’s being repaired!
9. Go for the gold at work.
More kick-ass projects and brighter ideas for my Marketing team! Hell, this is one of the sure-fire ways for the regional office to take notice and eventually pirate me – hwehehehe.
10. Live life.
Elephant rides. Movies. Holding a friend’s hand. Doing something scary and nerve-wracking every now and then. Stop procrastinating. Run after that “high” and rush in everything that I do.
11. Kinder words. Kinder deeds.
Less of being a bitch – if I can help it. More patience. More random acts of kindness. Helping more, reaching out more often.
12. Being friends with The Ex.
Hard to admit, but despite all that were said and done – we were good together. And we were friends. It would be a shame if we’d end up like strangers when we shared so much.
I have other to-dos that are in my head right now, like living healthier, keeping promises, spending more time with my family, trying not to sweat the small stuff, attending to the more important and more significant things. My list could go on… and on… and on…
I guess, the bottomline is simple: outdoing myself. Doing better this year compared to 2004. And the perennial pursuit of the ever-elusive goal and desire of any human being walking this planet: happiness.
1. Find The One.
All things being considered, I realized I never prayed for this. I’ve always prayed for a successful career, or a happy family – but never to find The One I will fall in love with.
2. Seriously go back to school in June.
I don’t have to take on a full load. I just need to go back to school. Not to mention passing my subjects once again with flying colors.
3. Travel. And more travel out of the country.
Singapore again? Thailand? Bali? Doesn’t matter. I don’t care. I just need to get out of the country more often.
4. Hit the beach more frequently.
I love the sand. Doesn’t it just feel great to drink wine, smoke cigarettes and get so wasted while lying on the sand? When everyone else is woozy after the alcohol takes its effect, it’s just so nice to stare at the stars. And I’m off to the beach this weekend, woohoo!
Boracay in June. Bora, here I come!
5. More coffee sessions and long lunches with friends.
I am so proud of myself last year for being able to touch base again with a lot of friends – especially my college buddies. I intend to do the same thing this year.
6. Hot air balloon ride at Clark Field, Pampanga.
Dang, didn’t make this happen last year.
7. Replenish my savings.
I don’t know how I’d do this now that I’m taking care of Anita – my new car and Fed’s replacement. There’s just so many stuff to maintain! But having Anita is so much better than hailing a cab.
8. Wake up at 6am every morning.
So I won’t be late for work. So I have time to do my morning rituals. So I don’t have to go through the EDSA traffic now that it’s being repaired!
9. Go for the gold at work.
More kick-ass projects and brighter ideas for my Marketing team! Hell, this is one of the sure-fire ways for the regional office to take notice and eventually pirate me – hwehehehe.
10. Live life.
Elephant rides. Movies. Holding a friend’s hand. Doing something scary and nerve-wracking every now and then. Stop procrastinating. Run after that “high” and rush in everything that I do.
11. Kinder words. Kinder deeds.
Less of being a bitch – if I can help it. More patience. More random acts of kindness. Helping more, reaching out more often.
12. Being friends with The Ex.
Hard to admit, but despite all that were said and done – we were good together. And we were friends. It would be a shame if we’d end up like strangers when we shared so much.
I have other to-dos that are in my head right now, like living healthier, keeping promises, spending more time with my family, trying not to sweat the small stuff, attending to the more important and more significant things. My list could go on… and on… and on…
I guess, the bottomline is simple: outdoing myself. Doing better this year compared to 2004. And the perennial pursuit of the ever-elusive goal and desire of any human being walking this planet: happiness.
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