It is really over us now. It came earlier than usual this year and it is very much here to stay for a while (no thanks El Niño)! As I my mantra goes, might as well enjoy it while it's hot. For this summer, I have listed down a few things that I want to do:
1. Go to the beach - What is summer without some frolicking in the sand and some salty water? We did that last year and it was really fun. This year we are doing it again. By the way, beach does not necessarily equate to Boracay, Galera or some overrated destination frequented by the haves and those pretending to have. Beach is that deserted spot my family goes to every year and have already called our own.
2. Go to the beach looking better - Last November I decided to take control of my body's fitness. I was around 170 lbs back then and in denial. Four months later, I can say that I have never felt so good about myself until today. I lost 20lbs and still losing some more to reach my reach my ideal weight of 130 lbs. Not bad for someone who has always felt so insecure about his own looks. Diet and exercise really work! Not to mention that fact that I have decided that eating is not my reason for living.
3. Drive professionally - My brothers always tease me for my driving skills, or the lack thereof. Don't get me wrong but I did drive before but since it has been a really long while since I drove something with four wheels and runs on gas, my skills have gotten really rusty. So rust that it would not budge anymore. So this year, in anticipation of that car that we are getting in December, I will re-acquaint myself with the love for the road and the proverbial pushing pedal to the metal.
4. Spend some more quality time with my wife - Our schedules have been all mixed up since Christine moved to her new job. Due to the physical stress of the long commute and waking up extra early in the morning, we find ourselves usually asleep before 10 pm. This is further complicated by my schooling, volunteer work, and some other extra-curricular which gives us very few quality moments together. I know I am not a wonder maker when it comes to allocating time for personal stuff but since I have a baby on the way, I think my wife deserves a little more that what I usually can give.
5. Read - The last piece of literature I have read from cover to cover was the Twilight Saga. That was in 2008 when Christine was in Geneva and I had nothing better to do. I have been always yearning to do it again but heck, I always find an excuse not to. This summer, I think I am going to give it another try. Probably I'll start with some Filipino literature.
6. Practice some more of that thing called self-confidence - Not that crazy "swagger" type of confidence but REAL confidence. I can be unstable at times especially if I see or I am with someone who I think is much better than I am. I realized that I am training myself to become someone else's copy or worse, someone else's staff for the rest of my life. Right now I am just saying NO and declaring that I am my own personality. I have my style and I have my taste. It has been proven so many times already that if I put my mind into something, I get it. This summer, I will most definitely have it!
7. Practice becoming a Tatay - Yup. I will be a father very soon. This early on, I want to learn everything I can in being a good one. I know its one of those you don't really learn until its in front of you but really, a little headstart will not hurt. Now I just need to find some brat to practice on... (evil grin). Seriously, I am so excited that there are times I wish I was inside Christine's womb so I can take care of our baby some more.
8. Blog - Yes. Blogging. I started this blog three years ago and then I got hooked to Facebook and Twitter. There is nothing wrong with those two but for me, I want to consider blogging as my therapy. It is also my pensieve where I can put down all my thoughts and still be happy at the end of the day. Pwede ang angas pero wag naman sosobra. Life has been great to me so far and I just have so many good things to say. And it's a great way to enhance my writing skills, if any.
That is the last on my list. I was hoping for a top ten sort of list but unfortunately eight is all I have. And as we are trained in project management, it is best to stick within realistic goals rather than promising things you cannot do. This will just leave you frustrated in the end. It seems so much actually but I have a good two months and a half to do it all. I will be updating this entry from time to time to see what have been accomplished so far. :-)
0 Response to "Summer"
Post a Comment