Out With the Old, In With the New

Life has been such a huge change for me. That's why I have not been blogging as much as I promised to. It is exactly a month since I have moved out of our home in Paranaque and moved to a condo unit I rented out in Makati. Life has been good the past month. I have been busy, rewarded, and continuously challenged. Regardless, the past month has just given me a look at how my life will be like for the next few months.

Although I've been loving my first month of being independent, it has also been making me feel sick. Lately, my health issues have started again and everyone around me says it's because I am overworking myself. Aside from being the ONLY writer for a certain SEO company, I have also been engaging myself in iOS Development classes (1.5 hours every Tues and Thurs), the blog manager for someone influential, General Manager for a Thailand based magazine, and the EIC for an upcoming yuppie magazine, EPIC. Just recently though, a guy friend invited me to join him in his diving adventures and sweet talked me into the underwater world. So yes, I decided to join. I will be starting scuba diving classes on Thursday.

With all the things I'm doing, it's still not giving me time to rest and earn extra money. Right now, all my earnings have been designated to cover fees, bills and whatnots. So I'm really working hard to make sure I meet the minimum requirement I need to earn every week.

Unfortunately, the past few days have been difficult for me. I have been waking up with cold shivers that I can no longer manage. Last Saturday, I had unbearable palpitations and could not even stand having the air from an electric fan. This got me thinking that I should take time to rest. Even though I am torn between what I should give up, I know that I have to give up something greater. For now, I am giving up iOS Development classes simply because it is putting too much stress on me right now. For one, I do not understand the language being used and it is putting a toll on what I know. Also, I do not own a Mac and it is so difficult to understand everything we are doing without a Mac. This is also pressuring me because I know I need to buy a Mac soon, but just like I said: I do not have the budget for it right now. To this, I decided I will take the second batch of iOS Development students so I can have enough time to buy a Mac.

This decision really saddens me because people might think I am giving up once again. But to be honest, I really am not. I am just taking a break because everything is too huge for me right now. I'm afraid if I don't, I will collapse and turn into a lazy turtle. That will be such a shame.

This is what happens if I burn out

Anyway, that's an update on my life right now. Sorry guys if I haven't had time to blog the past month but I hope after today, I can make time for it. Now that  we've got a new magazine, I'm hoping you guys will watch out for it and support it. :)

To this I leave with the saying:

"What doesn't kill you, only makes you stronger."

Why I'm So Excited That It's Finally March

It's March! A few days to go before my whole world will have a complete re-vamping. I am so excited for the exciting things that this month has to offer. It's like this has been the moment I have been waiting for. I'm finally going to be alone. :)

For the longest time, I have always wanted to live on my own. I was just never permitted and didn't have enough money to do it. But now that my sister is getting married on the 25th (yes, this month too), I am finally living my dream! I am so happy because now I can finally be independent. Since I've chosen to move to Makati, who else should I feel like but none other than Sarah Jessica Parker's character in the hit TV series Sex and the City! For one, she's a writer and she's living in the big city. Although my taste and knowledge in fashion is not as deep as hers, it's still a rough imitation of life. 

Umm... no... this is Carrie Bradshaw's bedroom

if only I had a Mac already... 

Aside from this, I am going back to school. Yes, school. But not culinary arts--this will forever be a part of me that I can never get back. I mean, I still like to cook and experiment on new dishes. But as far as the stress involved with professional cooking, I'll pass thankyouverymuch. 

I will be starting school next week. It's just a short course on iOS Programming (e.g. learning how to create iPhone apps). It will last for the next 6 months. 

Another change that is going on with my life right now is that I have started meeting new guys. For those who can remember, the last time I dated was in 2009 and that did not end well. So this time, I'm still on the stage where I meet new guys of different culture, family and lifestyle backgrounds. I guess it's safe to say that I'm not playing around. I am just meeting new people. Period.

Also, I was very shocked to hear that Anywhere Philippines chose me to be their February Blogger of the Month. In line with this, I get to join them on a trip to Baler. SO EXCITED FOR THIS! 

Plus, just last week the DLSU-Writers' Guild asked me to be their guest speaker for their event called Nomnomnom Food Blogging Talk together with a friend blogger, Smarla (Everyday Sweet Notes). The event went really well. 

image c/o Smarla (Everyday Sweet Notes)

With all these changes, the one that I'm most excited about is the big move. One thing I'm not too keen on is the fact that I'll no longer have free Wi-Fi at home. I do have a postpaid Smart Bro Plug It. But I'm worried about my iPhone and iTouch. I still want to be able to download new games and chat with new people on Skout. Plus I want to my laptop to be free of any USB connections and cables. 

So this got me thinking... that this is the best time for me to subscribe to a personal broadband connection. Since I'm already using Smart Bro Plug It and I am thoroughly pleased with the connection I have been receiving, I think I should subscribe with them too. 

I am not only assured of the speed of their internet connection, I just discovered that it's the best time to get  a Smart Bro broadband connection because they have an ongoing promo called Smart Bro's Broadbandest Blowout.

If I subscribe to the SMART BRO Unlimited Home Broadband Plan 999 or 1995, I can get several freebies such as:

• Free All-in-One HP Printer
• Free Call & Texts with SMART Gold Lite Plan 300 for 6 months subscription
• Free 1 Month Broadband Subscription

Since I'm sure of Smart Bro's consistency in surfing speed and stable signal, I will have no trouble submitting my work in time. I do have to think about it intently since this promo is only running from March 4-June 4, 2011.

Wish me luck guys! I'll be starting to haul my stuff to the new place tomorrow!

If you're interested in the SMART BRO Broadbandest Blowout promo, you can get more information by visiting your nearest SMART Wireless Center or any SMART BRO accredited agents. This promo is covered by the Per DTI-NCR Permit No. 1871, Series of 2011.