Busy-busy-han

It’s the 31st of December and I’m home (and online). My home now is a two-bedroom flat and it has now become a cozy retreat for me.

If I was at home with my family…I would probably be out buying last-minute grocery items for the new year dinner…or I would be busy making the tortilla dough with my mom and sister (yummy tostados)…or who knows, I might also be online.

I have had a busy year…oftentimes too busy to write, sometimes too busy even to think (or feel). That might have bottled up all emotions (which I have previously shoved away) because the last few weeks of the year I have become too emotional with everything. (Which means the last bit of the year, I was not too busy...)

Since I am on my emotional mood, let me start by reminiscing about things I am most appreciative of:

• All the time I’ve spent with my family…if I count the number of days, my ‘guesstimate’ would be less than 150 out of the 365 days of 2007.

• The silly, serious, nonsense, deep, trivial, and fun conversations I’ve had with all my friends. Thanks for being always on call, online, just a drive away, a text away, or an email away.

• Meeting new friends, colleagues, and random people from all walks of life who always provide opportunities for growth and self-fulfillment.

• The encouraging, humbling, and valuable lessons I’ve learned by living independently. I have gained wisdom and strength, which I thought were impossible to achieve.

• Taking a leap of faith. I am borrowing Soren Kierkegaard’s concept but not in the religious sense. I am talking about this absolute uncertainty and the belief that taking a leap requires you to have faith, trusting each other. And I know that even with life’s endless uncertainties, I want and will want to be with the one I love for the rest of my life.

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DIY

I did my first two DIY projects last night (until the wee hours of the morning). And I had fun. It was also a good de-stresser for me, also something to keep me busy.
I bought from IKEA a DIY metal clothes rack and a side table. Then I had my first set of tools - screwdrivers, hammer, pliers, wrench (the works!). I followed instructions carefully but when I was almost done with the clothes rack, I found out that two rods have been installed incorrectly. So, I had to unscrew again, then re-screw the correct rods. It was tiring but when I saw the finished products, I smiled. It took almost 4 hours for me to finish both and probably if I had more muscles I would have completed it in less time.
I'm proud of myself and happy that my room now looks homey and cozy.
So if anyone needs to assemble tables, cabinets, etc. or are looking for DIY tips - please feel free to contact me. =)