#1 Me Goal
Past:
In the past years of my life, I have had no goals or a goal at all. I just follow what my parent’s goals are for me or what the society is expecting from me. I think I did a great job following because I grew up with a “good girl” personality. They say it is bad to have a boyfriend, so I did not have a boyfriend. They say a girl should not drink, smoke and get high, I did not do all those things. They say a girl should focus on their studies and graduate, I did that. I passed, and graduated without a goal. What I was thinking at that time was to give to my parents what they expected from me and follow what society made me believe was right.
All throughout I never think about what to do with my life at all. So when I graduate I have no idea what I am supposed to do. For two years my life was stagnant. I kept searching and searching about that one thing I love to do. And yet in every corner I always end up demotivated, disinterested about everything.
This is the feeling I felt for the whole two years of my life after graduation. I tried working, then I will end up giving up after staying there not longer than a month. It was easy for me to give up because it was not something I am even interested in.
I tried and tried, but there was nothing. Still nothing.
Future
So I’ve tried working for real, but this time I survived the whole month. My family was so relieved. They thought I would easily give up again. But, I am still here now.
What good thing this work brought for me was the realization of my one true goal. Something I could see myself doing for the rest of my life, something I would work hard for, something I would do everyday, something I would love to be an expert.
Since before I knew it, I have loved the media. It was my escape for me, it was my home. I love to read books, watch movies and films, I love social media, I love creative stuff, and I love to write. All these things circulate in the media.
I love the freedom to express who you truly are using these different platforms. I could see myself there, not anywhere else. Fashion, Travel, Luxury, it calls me. These combined with media, is such a dream job for me. I don’t think it is a job anymore if everyday I got to make creative, bold things. And I got to decide everything.
Present
What I would for now, is to hone my talents. Because as amazing as it is, I have no idea where and how to start. I have no place to use and practice my skills. So I decided I would write everyday, on my own. I would read magazines, editorials, and follow the right people to enhance my skills at least this year. I may not have the proper way of learning these things but at least I got to experiment on my own, and got to try just about everything.
One thing is for sure, I should not waste this year. Unlike the years I spent thinking about what my goal is.
I have a goal now, and my goal is not narrow. It’s full of life, just like how it gave me life when I realized it.
I have no idea about the future, but I have my ideas now. It’s time for me to start.
I just did it now.
#2
Moments from my Dahilayan trip
One of the most memorable moments in my Dahilayan trip was when I slipped on the bamboo raft. But before I talk about that, I should talk about how I ended up being there.
So, last year my friend asked me to go on a trip, but I declined because I actually don’t want to go. However one day she asked me again, but this time she told me that her mom wanted me to come. Of course I can’t decline when a mother is involved.
First we went to Saranggani, one of the places here in the Philippines with nice beaches. That was also a nice trip, but that is not the trip we are talking about right now.
Going back, because of miscommunication, cancellations and all. We have an extra trip from another travel agency. That was what we used to go to Dahilayan.
Before our trip to Dahilayan, my friends’ mother kept on reminding me what to bring, she kept on reminding me about the trip and updating me, so of course I didn’t forget anything.
Me, My friend, her brother, and mother (Tita) went to Dahilayan.
With Tita being there, the trip went well. Although we kept on taking pictures ANYWHERE.
There was a tree, take a picture. There was signage, and we took a picture. There was a window, we took a picture. Not to mention we have to take pictures of the restaurants, with the view, with a structure. She said to the tour guide to take a picture of us with this big building, it doesn’t matter if we are clear on the picture.
There was also this time during the trip, she wanted me to take a picture of the place where there was a signage “Forest Park” in the background. Of course I refused because it was a really touristy thing to do, but she insisted that I took a picture with it. So yeah I really did take a picture with it. As I said, I cannot refuse a mother.
There were a lot of rides there, yet we were only able to ride the rainbow slide. It was fun though.
There was also a vintage themed restaurant there. With old style gasoline station, vintage cars, pictures of icons like Beatles hanging on the wall and other vintage things designed in it.
After that, we went to Lake Apo. That was where I slipped. Because we have to jump to get on the raft. Anton assisted me before I jumped, he held my hand and all I had to do was hump really. But instead my shoes slipped to the point I nearly knelt in front of Anton. Good thing he was there and again assisted me to stand up. I wanted to laugh hard because it was ridiculous. However, according to Tita there might be elements there that we will disturb if we talk loudly. So yeah, I tried to keep my laugh to myself.
Lesson learned, I am so clumsy I cannot be trusted with active stuff like that and I suck at jumping.
Overall, the trip was fun.
#3
What I hate about myself
What I hate about myself is that I can’t seem to chill. I am always seeking new things, different things. I cannot for the love of me focus on the things I am supposed to be doing.
I have work right now and all I can think of are my dreams. It bothers the hell out of me that I am not doing what I love to do. I kept on telling people about this but all they say is not the right words, not the right thing I expected to hear, it just does not feel right.
I am here trying to understand what they were trying to say, and I understand it. They are right, but I don't feel right at all.
I feel like crying thinking about it. I see these things, these people doing what I love to do while I ask myself why am I still here? Why am I not doing that? Why do I feel heartbroken? Why does my heart feel sad? Why do I feel sad?
I don’t know, I really don’t know.
#4
How do I feel?
It is ok to check on yourself too right? or is it just me. The more I check on people the more I check on myself.
All I could think of right now is my dream life, and places that I am supposed to be right now. But here I am feeling dreadful. I don’t know why, but my heart is aching.
I’m preparing to go to work but I decided I need to lay down and sleep a little. Being at work is the most dreadful eight hours of life.
I keep thinking about my dream job right now, when will it begin? I am ready for it now.
All I could do was talk about and right about it. When will I ever start to do it? Because I AM READY FOR IT NOW!
#5
Lazy days
Days like lazy days are wanting to not do anything at all. These are also the kind of days that make me think about the fact that I need to find a job that would motivate me to do something or motivate me to act on my dreams. But I am still looking for it.
Whenever I think about my current job it just makes me want to stop doing anything at all. I don’t know if it exhausts me and my brain, which is bad because why do I feel like this?
I should feel better right?
I don’t know I don’t understand myself yet again.
#6
Unhealthy relationship with food
Since I started my “diet” I have tried different kinds of ways to lose weight. What I stick to is Intermittent fasting because I was seeing results from the past four months I am doing this. I lost about seven kilos of weight right now. I started with 63 and I am down to 56 now.
These past few days, maybe because of my work and my body is still adjusting to my new routine which is 11 PM to 8 AM I am feeling ill. I have different eating habits, I have no “gana”, and when I eat I feel like throwing up after. It seems like my body is rejecting food all of a sudden.
I have to push myself to eat something. I end up eating a small portion of food. Which helps me fuel myself for the next eight hours. Sometimes when I feel hungry I will not eat too much because I am scared I might throw up. I cannot for the love of me throw up specially during work hours.
I am still not sure how I am going to fix this. But it is bothering me that I am experiencing something like this. Yes, my goal is to be skinny this year but I don’t have to be unhealthy throughout the process.
#7
Work Problems
Of course I have to talk about my work problems. I have to let this out or else I’ll go insane. Thinking about the complexity of my work and how I suck at it. It is so stressful going to work you know you’re not good at and you can’t tell people about it because they will always say “you can do it” and it seems like you have no choice but to just go for it even if it doesn’t feel right.
They say that after a few months or years you’ll get used to it. “Uncomfortable.” They say it is good that you are facing your fears. “Uncomfortable.” They say it is good that you are going out of your comfort zone. “Uncomfortable.” I feel uncomfortable when people say that, because it feels like I have no choice but to accept my situation. Can’t I change it? Is there any other way? Does it have to be like this? Do I have to just accept it?
I don’t know, my feeling is telling me something I cannot pinpoint. I will have to talk about this more in the future but for now, this is it.
#8
What keeps me same, What keeps me going
Aside from my family and friends and all the people I love, let’s talk about what keeps me and you alive.
For me what keeps me feeling alive is places, my dream to be in places… I just don’t know how to achieve this dream of mine.
#9
Another day, another delusional story. So my mom and sister went to a car place yesterday where they met a guy. According to them He is handsome, but I really don’t trust their judgment when it comes to that because they have a questionable taste in men. But ok, let’s give them a chance, let’s say that man is really good looking, is this a sign?
#10
scenarios I made up in my head
Scenario number 1
#11
I still have a lot to improve
I am in China right now for a scholarship that I got accepted accidentally. I think this is not just an accident really, maybe a coincidence? A chance? A redirection? I don’t exactly know what to call it but it has been like a week that I have met these people – My classmates that could pass as my professors, and all I can think of is that I have so much to improve in myself.
I know this is a great time for me to expand my network and they say it is a great opportunity to make new connections, but I just can’t. My body refuses to participate in socializing too much with these people, you know why? Because they are talking about relevant subjects and here I am not knowing a single social issue, which they were expecting me to know because I work in a government office and I am a graduate of mass communications and also because I am young. Compared to Tracy, who is so intelligent and so aware of what is going on in the world I look so stupid. Well, I am aware of that so It does not hurt that much.
When I said my body does not want to participate, she really just doesn’t. I am always quiet that some people feel awkward talking to me, some try to make conversation with me and of course what do you think I do? Yes, stand there and be mmunicate to them the right way.
quiet.
#12
I just did not realize how amazing my life is right now. I can be anywhere in the world but I am in China, for a scholarship that is only for educated and professionals around the world. Here I am, a very normal girl, with not so many achievements, not academically bright present here right now. I just can’t
#13
I dreamt about you, I wonder why. I have been missing you these past few days and then you came into my dreams last night. Ew, that was so cheesy, but really why? Why do I feel these sudden emotions towards you? I am not thinking about you these past few weeks and suddenly you're back in my consciousness, why? Of course, because I think of anything in a dreamy way, I thought maybe you were thinking of me too. That was a nice thought in my head.
The dream was so strange, I saw you in the place that we both just went to. We were actually shocked to see each other there. Just like how shocked I was to see you in my dreams, you were also shocked to see me there. That was so funny and strange at the same time. You asked me what I did the last time I visited the place, we were talking in a pool and I was sitting at this rock looking thing in the middle of the pool that can be rotated. I was so shy to look at you and I was insecure because in that dream I was not able to shave. So I was trying to hide my leg hairs from you, so you won't notice it. You did not mind though, you kept asking me questions.
In that dream we were happily conversing with each other. That was a nice dream with you in it. Thank you for visiting me in my dreams. I miss you, but I won’t tell you.
#14
Atik
Fine, I do not know how to handle Tracy. She is one of the people that I just can’t vibe with. I can’t understand why. Sorry Trace, you are in this paper because I don’t know what to think anymore. Like how was I able to be close to the people around us but not you. We are here in China right now, we already shared a lot of things from technical problems, financial problems, starvation, and yet I still don’t get you sometimes. Sometimes you have a good vibe that I can vibe with but sometimes you just feel off and honestly, i’m getting tired of it. I would love to know how to bridge the gap. It is just so impossible that you are part of my life, and I can’t get fully comfortable with you, and I think you are not comfortable with me too. It only takes weeks for me to be comfortable with people I would love to hang out with but with you, it is taking so long. It concerns me because I am expecting that we are going to have misunderstandings because of this.
We are two different people, you are the over achiever kind of girl who just wants to do anything. I am a passive lowkey girl that does not do anything unless I am being told to do so.
Because of that big difference we may not be able to communicate better.
How come I am more comfortable talking to other young people than you? I know I am irresponsible asf maybe that is the reason you are getting annoyed at me? I am annoying, I know that and I told you already multiple times.
I don’t know, something is not working in this whole situation. If you need space I will give you space, and don’t talk to you as much if you don’t want to. If I get angry because of my irresponsibility and annoying attitude, I can’t do anything about it. I don’t know what is triggering you, if you could share it with me, I would appreciate it.
As of now, you can do all that extroverted life you have. If you need me around, just inform me.
# 15
Earlier, me and my friend was talking