I survived! Er, first week at my new job, that is. So far, so good. It's a nice job, with nice people, a nice office (with real, live peacocks outside, wah). I have to say, it's only been a week, but it feels like I've settled down pretty good (even my bosses say that). All is well career-wise, I guess.

I've been really inspired to practice capoeira as well. Seeing the skill level of some of the people I play with, and knowing I can get there as well through hard work--that's enough to encourage me to put my best effort in to it. It may be my first foray into martial arts, but I'm going to make it good. Who knows, maybe next year I'll get to go to CDO batizados around the world :)

In another sport, there's an upcoming USTA event in the College and I'm seriously considering joining the women's singles division. 2 months to practice, kaya ko kaya? :p

I finally got my new iPod touch last monday. Woohoo! I love it, love it, love it. :D

whew!

Just got home from my first day teaching Elementary Science at St. A's--yahoo! I definitely enjoyed the day, the kids are nice (although I did almost send one to the Office >:p), my co-workers are very supportive. Everything went on smoothly. I liked the atmosphere--it's waaay different from the College environment I was so used to, but it was nice in it's own quaint little way.

Should I start working on moving from my temp/on-call position to a permanent one? Hmmm...we'll see :)

concept-erased by nature.

Hiked today up the redwood park about a couple of hours away from home. It was a very scenic drive, with the trees starting to turn different colors, just like in the movies. I felt like Little Red Riding Hood, walking amidst the 1,000-year-old, 300+ feet redwood trees :p

For a moment, I didn't think about anything. I just took it all in.

Then we went down Sonoma Coast, to the little beaches. Freezing cold, brrrr. It was very pretty, with huge waves and pebbled shores. I got to thinking, that if anything, I would miss being able to go to the beach and actually be in the water even in the coldest tropical months, like Boracay in December *sigh*.

It was a nice break from the monotony of the past weeks, though. It took my mind off a lot of things. Not all of them, of course, but I have to say it did me a little good.

A talk with my Ninang gave me a bit of inspiration too. Some sort of a new mantra:

It's good to miss, but it's way better to look forward.

Yep.

*****

(It's been raining a lot lately, and a really nice memory just popped into my head :D)

Raindrops keep fallin' on my head
And just like the guy whose feet are too big for his bed
Nothin' seems to fit
Those raindrops are fallin' on my head, they keep fallin'

So I just did me some talkin' to the sun
And I said I didn't like the way he got things done
Sleepin' on the job
Those raindrops are fallin' on my head, they keep fallin'

But there's one thing I know
The blues they send to meet me won't defeat me
It won't be long till happiness steps up to greet me

Raindrops keep fallin' on my head
But that doesn't mean my eyes will soon be turnin' red
Cryin's not for me
'Cause I'm never gonna stop the rain by complainin'
Because I'm free
Nothin's worryin' me

It won't be long till happiness steps up to greet me

Raindrops keep fallin' on my head
But that doesn't mean my eyes will soon be turnin' red
Cryin's not for me
'Cause I'm never gonna stop the rain by complainin'
Because I'm free
Nothin's worryin' me

Hehe.

i'm baaaaack.

Just got back from a 3-day trip to Lake Tahoe with my mom, my sisters, and family friends. Ang ganda ng Tahoe! The weather's nice (warm at day and cold at night. "Tagaytay in Baguio", hahaha), the people are nice, great views, good food, and the nightlife--bars, casinos, concerts (wah, The Killers!). I'm not a "mountain person"--I'd pick the beach anytime--but I liked the experience (kahit muntik na kami ni Anna makapatay ng 9-year-old, grrrr). Sad nga e, kasi a huge forest fire last summer burned down parts of the mountain range. Still, it was very, very pretty. I can't wait to go back in December and snowboard (not to mention try my hand at the casinos again. Nanalo ako ng tumataginting na........$55! hahaha). If you guys ever get a chance to go to the States, punta kayong Lake Tahoe. Happy, promise :) I'd have to say it was a great experience, but it would have been greater had my friends been there. Eto yung mga moments na I wish that plane fare was as cheap as going to say, Batangas. Or I could just fit everybody in my suitcase. Or may floo powder talaga. But I think the traveling's doing me some good, easing my mind of the *hikbi* pain and the heartbreak. Hahahaha. Tomorrow I'm volunteering over at my sister Angel's elementary school to help cook lunch for the kids. Yahu.