My Goodies (aka Bribe) from Singapore

My hubby flew to Singapore last Monday (2 Mondays ago, I mean) and as he landed, so did some bacteria in my system that has left me sick for almost 2 weeks now. I've been so sick that I'd be in the hospital if not for the appetite I managed to keep (which is very rare when I'm under the weather). To give you an idea of how sick I've been, I'm actually on my second round of antibiotics! Today is actually the first time I'm able to get out of bed and stay up for a long time (boy, my back hurts from all the lying down!).

To those who live alone, you can empathize with the feeling of being sick and alone. That's what happened to me the first few days of being sick. Pathetic but I tried to manage on my own without anyone's care and help until I decided to call my Mom already because it came to a point that I could barely get out of bed. (Thank God for mothers! I swear! No offense to my hubby, but nothing beats a mother's touch.)

While all this is happening, my poor helpless husband is in another country attending a seminar, partying every night (not to his liking, he claims.), calling every minute he can, calling every friend to check on me. I told him to come home only if I get confined. But at the back of my mind I was yearning for his presence.

To cut the long story short, after a looong week, he came home with all these goodies, to make up for his absence (yes bribes, hahaha!), that admittedly got me all excited, and to a certain extent made me glad he left. Hehehe.

And the goodies are:

New movies to enjoy at home!

My favorite instant Singapore dishes.

The best chocolate conconction, ever! HEAVEN!

And last but DEFINITELY not least.....

Yes! My own Canon EOS DSLR!!! Woohoo!

I can't wait to get well and start enjoying these goodies!!! Getting sick isn't so bad after all. Hehehe.

Now, if you'll excuse me, I have to take my drugs now. Oh, of course I'm glad I'm starting to feel better and that my hubby is back home. ;-)

Been there. Done that. Now what?

If you're in the Sales/Marketing/Advertising industry, you would know that you need to have at least a 3-year plan laid out for your brand/product. If you don't, as sure as the sun will rise, your brand/product will not survive the highly competitive world out there. At best, it'll be just a flash in the pan.

I have looked at my life as a "brand" -- having short and long term goals to work on. Timelines included. I knew what I wanted to do with my life and have taken the necessary steps to achieve my goals. Luckily, I am so blessed (note to self: blog about this next) to be living the life that I envisioned for myself.

Someone recently asked me this rhetorical question: "Our present and future seem to be looking good, no?" (Something to that effect). That got me thinking. Yes, my present is very much the way I want it to be. Can't ask for anything more.

What about my future?

As far back as I can remember, the journey of my life has always been towards one goal -- be a preschool teacher. Now that I am one (and I cannot thank God enough for this), I seem to be in a state of limbo. After so many years, I suddenly do not have a goal to work on. I am living my life each day as it comes.

I guess, just like any brand/product that hits the number one slot and is very confident in keeping that position, I too am very content with where I am now. But as any good brand manager would ask, how do you evolve from here?

The answer to that question, is my prayer. I guess until I get my answer I will stay happy and content with where I am and what I have.

And I don't think there is anything wrong with that. :)

Break of Dawn

It's 4:34 a.m. The cabin lights are out. It's pitch dark. My eyesight, hazy. All I could see is the green lighted sign to the lavatory. I pull up my window shade, my eyes start to focus and I see the most beautiful sunrise I have ever seen. Hues of blue, orange and yellow, splashed across what seems like dark canvass. I am in awe. The movie "What Dreams May Come" comes to mind then a strong, strong feeling of God's presence surrounds me and a feeling of happiness overwhelmes me. Still in awe, I manage to (silently) utter "Thank you, God."

I know what I captured through my humble point-and-shoot camera doesn't give justice to what I saw but I hope I could share with you even just a tiny bit of what I felt when I saw this beautiful sight.