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Monday Thoughts

So many things have been happening recently and I guess, things are so overwhelming. So many things have changed - my family lived in a new house, I got married, I transferred in a new office building- not work (which was easier), I transferred to my husband's house temporarily, I get to spend time with the Manipons only twice a week, sometimes, one and a half and a lot more. These I consider trials as the universe will always say, nothing's constant but change. I'm very much settled living temporarily in my in-laws but in a few we will be (or I will be... again) transferring in our own house. We made a visit yesterday in our house and it's already locked- sign that our move will be very soon.

Having that, I realized I need to get more organized- I need to learn more about time management - my weakness. I still need to know how can I balance work, friends, family (both sides), married life - and soon my kids and of course, myself. I guess prioritization is the key- and there is time for everything. I still have a backlog of to do things after our wedding, and guess what? My wedding dress is still in the box and have yet to be dry-cleaned. Our wedding accessories are still lying somewhere in my cabinet in our house in QC. Everything's still a mess and I need to get an amount of discipline to finish all those errands. 

It amazes me how (working) moms are able to manage everything and it reflects in what they do. Early this morning, I told my husband, "Tamad kumilos." But when I say that, it doesn't mean I just get back to bed and sleep. Well, for me, it's all about my phone and reading good stuff over the net that interest me - blogs or more specifically Jenni Epperson's blog. I found myself spending an hour just reading her blog and it amazes me that Jenni writes everything positive in her life - whether, beauty, travel, herself and most especially her family. I first knew about Jenni through StyleBible.ph. A stylist, column writer, a blogger, a wife and a mom, Jenni is a superwoman. She's probably very blessed that it reflects in her blogs and how she writes.



Jenni has inspired me to write today. This superwoman tells me through her blog that there is time for everything - imagine how he made time to write powerful blog entries despite work, friends and family. (not only I found out something in common - she moved to another house also!) Look for your passion, and get inspired. Love the things you do and there will always be time for everything. Manage your time and manage the changes until you live with these. Good vibes, everyone!

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