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“Want a capresso?”

“Huh?” I asked over the phone.

“I’ll be having a capresso. Want to join me?” Nap, my college friend whom I used to have a really huge crush on, patiently replied.

Then it hit me, he’s inviting me for coffee! After five years of waiting, he finally mustered enough guts to ask me out. Well, what do you know? Some things are just meant to be. ^_^

Twyla, my close friend, has been planning to become more independent by moving out of her father’s house with her daughter. With her salary increase last month, she now have enough money to do that, which is why she’s currently in a hunt for condos for sale - preferably somewhere nearby her current work place.

Being a thoughtful friend *ehem*, I helped her by doing some initial research in the internet first before visiting actual places. I was quite surprised when I found out that there are actually cheap condos within her work place – cheap, fully furnished, and quite spacious at that. This got me into thinking… I’d like to have one of those condos as well! Hmmm… I’ll have to rearrange my budget and lifestyle first to be able to accommodate this.

I know microwave ovens have been existing for a long time now, thanks to James Clerk Maxwell who predicted the existence of electromagnetic waves, of which microwaves are part of the frequency spectrum. Nevertheless, I’m still amazed at what it could do and the fact that using it saves you a lot of time. Really. Well that and the fact that it reminded me how truly golden time is.

I never gave much thought about time and how important it is, until I became too busy and had very little time to spend on other things other than work. I love my current setup though. I can be very workaholic, and being on a tight schedule made me get to filter and pinpoint the people and things I really care about by spending my precious short time with them or doing those things. Meaning, if something’s not worth the squeeze, I now just shrug it off and not ponder too much about it – unlike my usual “I worry myself to death”.

“Know the past, to understand the present, and prepare for the future.” This adage has been guiding people in making decisions in all aspects of their lives. In the process of decision making whether minor or a major one, reviews of past experiences, whether it is your own or others’ is one of the proper course.

Usually, we often hear that it is good to learn from your experience. However, experience is a harsh teacher, for it gives the test first, before the lesson. As such, we will not be able to live long enough to experience everything we want to learn. What is best is to learn from the experience of others.

Elvis, my animator colleague, is planning to buy an external hard drive with his Christmas bonus this year. Harry, our technical assistant is planning to buy a camera phone with his Christmas bonus.

I’m not sure what the rest are planning to do with their bonus, but for me, I’ll definitely use all of it to pay for my credit card. I hate the financial charges. I could have used all those financial charges I have been paying for something more worthwhile than as thank you for the credit card transactions.

Starting next year, I’m never going to use my credit card unless for emergencies. That way, I’d have enough money for savings and even leisure.

Why is it that single people are prone to being prettied up and harassed for introduction to the opposite sex by their friends who are in a relationship? They might as well put my name on a free dating network and put an “up for grabs” sign on my neck with the way they are dumping men on my lap.

Why is it a common assumption that if you are single, you are looking for commitment and every single guy you meet thinks you’re available? That’s non sequitur.

And I quote from the forwarded sms I received, “It’s really tough to stay single in this world where everybody expects you to be with somebody. But staying single is not about having no choice, rather, it is a result of making intelligent choices.”

My friend, Fred, is an auto fan and expert. It’s quite perplexing, really. He’s a graduate of architecture but he is probably more knowledgeable about cars than those who took up mechanical engineering or some automotive-related course. I guess it’s not really on whether or not you studied something. It’s your passion in knowing or learning something that makes you stand out.

As of the moment, his pet project is pimping his new Ford Mustang for the upcoming car show and drag race this end of November. I hope he wins both.

I hate myself. I have been very indecisive lately. Maybe I should go visit Chiang Mai or some unfamiliar place to recharge and be able to pull myself together. I mean, what do I really want?

Why do I keep punishing myself? Why can’t I just let things be and accept the fact that there are some things beyond my control? Some things are meant to be and some things just aren’t. Meaning, no matter how much I try, if it wasn’t bound to happen, it will never happen. Why can’t I just get over this wrong doings? It will be much easier if I was the center of the universe. Then, I would know not to make such a big fuss of everything.

A lot of people answered, “Because you do not believe.” Their advices were all the same, “Pray and let God take charge.” They are right of course. I need to put more trust in God and stop blaming myself for everything and nothing.

God, help me.

I’m in a fix right now. My life is at a standstill. I am doing something I like, but not something I love. I earn enough but there’s no sense of fulfillment. I need a new game plan; else I’ll be wasting my life away…

Every day, you’ll have opportunities to take chances and to work outside your safety net. Sure, it’s a lot easier to stay in your comfort zone… in my case, business suits and real estate… but sometimes you have to take risks. When the risks pay off, that’s when you reap the biggest rewards.

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I love beach weddings. I recently went to a beach resort where they have a private spot for beach weddings (see picture). It was really romantic.

I know a lot of people are also dreaming of outdoor weddings, and with picturesque spots like the one I saw, I now know why. I think I’ll have a beach wedding as well. Since I live in the tropics, might as well make the most out of the climate. I can just imagine my friends and family in wedding shirts and dresses when it’s my turn to say, “I do”…definitely comfortable and sexy. ^_^