How has your 2025 been so far? I fear that to some, as early as January on, the year has already been very dramatic. It may have brought in tragically a sad beginning, thus they are hoping for a sweet and happy ending! <\/p>\n
Remembering that I have lived only over 24 months past 5 decades. I should still be quite active and feeling elated. But it seems like when I start to recall the journey I have traveled so far, I feel the need to slow down now and meditate. Perhaps, start to plan another route.. take another turn or even uproot myself again. <\/p>\n
You see, I may have told this story a million times here in my blog, but I will have to write it again. <\/p>\n
I started doing summer jobs when I was only 12 years old. Yes! Every summer diligently until I got into college, a prestigious private college in Metro Manila.<\/p>\n
Then I started my gig as a working student. I was fine and actually doing well both in managing my time between school and work. I could also maintain a so called-social life while in balancing work and studies. Then I moved on to the corporate world — and I was on my highs! Better than taking brownies, I would say \ud83d\ude09 !!!<\/p>\n
It happened sooner than expected that I moved to another continent. I integrated myself and settled up my own hub in a country far from my own. Learned two new languages, built my own circle of spider’s web and started to conquer the world. Well, my own small world, at least!!!<\/p>\n
Fast-forward, post Corona Pandemic, my highs staggered downwards. Three years later, I only want to have a slow, laid back life, preferably back in the Philippines. Yes, I am experiencing “pre-retirement” symptoms. <\/p>\n
For now, since I still cannot afford to retire, I can dream… and you see… <\/p>\n