Compromise

...is a big, big word.

It's tough. It's difficult. 


When you are in a relationship --- you just really have to. 

When you are engaged --- all the more that you need to learn its essence and how to do it. 

It's hard. 

Pero sige --- para sa 'yo --- kakaririn ko. 

That's what I promised you, anyway. 

To have your back --- even if I compromise mine. 

I have to hand it to you, though. Thanks for trying, too. 

Don't get tired of trying.

Compromise. 

Big word. 

But I hope we're bigger than that.

"All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing."

So very apropos.


Sometimes, I get tired of fighting for what is right. I stop and think: what is the point? I will get over-turned, anyway. My voice will not be heard.

None of us are. 

And again -- what is the point for me if I'm already moving on to other priorities? 

Then I read this quote. 

It is tiring to fight for what's right, sometimes. Especially if the dominant opinion --- or the more powerful one --- gets all the audience. 

But today, I just had to be reminded. 

I still have to. Win or lose --- I have to fight a good fight. For the sake of my kids, for the sake of their careers.

I just need to find that energy and take back my swagger. 

For that --- bukas na bukas, bongga na ulit! Fight!!!

Happy 2012!

Simple. Happy. Steady. Quiet. 

This was how I spent my New Year with the family. 

As I downloaded the Christmas revelry's photos while my fiance' is still fast asleep --- I cannot help but smile. I am happy and content. I am filled with joy. There was no need go out, party and get wasted. I am happy being still.

And yes, I have to get used to calling him the fiance' from now on. 

It's a brand new year. 

For the first time, I am not planning solely for my career - where my next country of assignment will be, how I will advance in the corporate ladder, how I will reach my KPIs.

For the first time in my entire existence, I am actually planning my life with someone. 

It's a scary change. I've never done this before.  

But as the cliche' goes, I just need to take that leap of faith. 

2012 will be a brand new year of faith, hope and love.

Cheers to a better year ahead --- to stillness, to a steady and happy life.

Happy New Year, everyone!!!