Be Thankful

This one has been in the pipeline for quite some time now. Finally I will be able to write it down and share it with you. This is a poem I read from a magazine and it gave me inspiration right at the moment that I needed it. I have been using it as my guiding light since.

Be Thankful

(Author Unknown)

Be thankful that you don't already have everything you desire.

If you did, what would there be to look forward to?

Be thankful when you don't know something,

for it gives you the opportunity to learn.

Be thankful for the difficult times.

During those times you grow.

Be thankful for your limitations,

because they give you opportunities for improvement.

Be thankful for each new challenge,

because it will build your strength and character.

Be thankful for your mistakes.

They will teach you valuable lessons.

Be thankful when you're tired and weary,

because it means you've made a difference.

It's easy to be thankful for the good things.

A life of rich fulfilment comes to those
who are also thankful for the setbacks.
Gratitude can turn a negative into a positive.
Find a way to be thankful for your troubles,
and they can become your blessings.

To the Holidays and back

Twilight.
Christmas Parties.
Some work.
New Moon.
Family gatherings, celebrations and day/night out with friends.
Eclipse.
More family gatherings.
Breaking Dawn.
Festivities at Camba - where my mom and her siblings lived and grew up.

That summarizes my 3-week "encouraged" VL. My Holiday was generally ok -- actually it was wonderful. There were some unwanted episodes -- one, was the flu that hit me twice -- but those did not dampen my holiday mood one bit.

In a couple of days, I will rendezvous with work -- which I have yet to "internalize".hehehe! I was hoping that it won't get flushed out of my system so much..but the Holidays got the better of me. hehehe! But that does not worry me, I will just need a few days to get it right back in. What I am bracing myself for is my new office. You see, we moved into a new office. From Libran House in Makati to Cybergate 1 in Pioneer -- and yeah, I am not totally psyched about it -- no offense to CG residents. =)

Actually, it's not the location that I am unhappy about, it's getting there.
MRT is not really my favorite mode of transportation -- especially during rush hour and if there is one perk of living in the South that I am blissful about, it is my "un-need" for MRT.hehe! But oh well, I had hoped to retain my positive outlook, so what better way to start than with accepting MRT as a would-be part of my daily life.

Looking at it from the brighter side, malay natin, dun mabuo yung love story ko -- ala John Lloyd and Bea sa Now That I Have You. hahahaha! =D Sorry..BIIIIGG John Lloyd fan.hehe!

So there, Happy New Year y'all! I am so looking forward to another great year!