chores, chores, chores!

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i used to have my vehicle washed regularly. when i still had a car, i did it myself. washing a car is easy because all you need is water, car shampoo and a vacuum cleaner. but since my vehicle is taller than me now, it's kind of hard to accomplish. nowadays though, i have decided to do the car washing and cleaning myself. it's not only fun and rewarding but i sweat buckets as well. its actually one of the best exercises ever.

that's what i did this morning. of course, i didn't wear that kind of outfit above, but you get the picture. after i finished making the vehicle clean and shiny, i decided to attack my bedroom next. i actually started out yesterday by weeding out my shoe closet. i no longer have as many shoes as i did before. i mostly have havaianas and fitflops and some ballet flats. but i was surprised to see that the shoebox in the back of the closet actually has a pair of shoes. surprise! it's an old pair of suede wedges that wore like two or three times only. good thing i had the forethought to keep it partially open. the shoes are still in great condition. now to find somewhere to wear it...

anyhoo, today is for the bags and the belt. i cleaned my purses, placed those that need placing in dust bags, threw out old belts and attacked my small side table. i was able to throw a garbage full of odd and ends, found some of the bf's calling cards, pictures and about Php 180 found in my various bags. i also got rewarded with several dozens of sneezes and a red, splotchy face and neck. (whenever i sweat profusely, i end up having red splotches on my body)

nevertheless, i feel quite happy with what i did this morning. i still have a lot to go-bedroom wise, but hey, baby steps... baby steps... = )

my life so far...

when i resurrected this blog, i had no idea what to write. sure, i was going to write about my life and family etc. but other than that, i had no clue.

so here i am writing again. but ever since i stopped going to the office, i have sort of lost contact with the world, so to speak. if i didn't surf the web, watch tv or listen to the radio, i'd be at a loss for news. but i don't feel badly about it. my world may have become smaller but it's still my world. i am still as happy and content as i was last year.

i am proud to say i am contented with my life. true, i have wishes and dreams but if i don't achieve them, i'm still happy with my life. i have learned to let go of material desires and high expectations. instead, i make the most out of every day. everyday i spend with loved ones is a day well spent. i do not want a day to pass knowing i didn't do anything worth smiling. i may not have a big bank account balance, in fact i may struggle some days, but i will still live.

i have learned to enjoy my time. my time alone, time with the bf, time with baby and time with the family. squeezing in a few hours with friends is an even better deal. i try not to harbor ill thoughts about other people. i don't allow myself thoughts of revenge or vendetta. instead, i choose to forget about them. i tell God i forgive them and i will no longer concern myself about them. they have their lives and i have my own. it means less stress at the end of the day.

of course, i am human. i feel sad or discouraged and hurt at times. and i allow myself to feel those feelings. but i also know when to stop. i shake myself mentally and say enough. then i move on to better and happier things.

if there's one thing i realized, every day you live and every day you learn.