"Spring"ing Forward

In a few short weeks, I'd be turning a year older. Back in Manila, summer kicks off this occasion. Here in NY, it's spring. I kinda like it that way... a new beginning, a fresh start. Every year, the same questions pops up. Am I where I'm supposed to be?

However this year, that question went away pretty fast. I have the answer. I am happy where I am. I don't have to compare myself to my friends. They took one route, I took another. I can honestly say that if I decide to pursue other endeavours, I can. I may not have the riches, but I definitely have the freedom.

Single? Yup. Still single at 27. I don't care too much about it. Eventually I will find that right girl. Or maybe a few wrongs first. I just don't find the "sense of urgency" in being in a relationship. I get to go out, have fun, meet people. When I'm done, maybe that relationship will find its way. Maybe I need to explore the world to find that special someone, something that I have to travel for and discover.

I have always told my sister, if I get canned a work (which I am not really wishing for), I'd take whatever I have saved and go to Europe. Maybe stay with relatives in Austria, learn how to fish and be a farm boy for a while. Get to study German. I'd become that cool uncle to my nieces and nephews who travelled the world and give them ice cream when they are not supposed to.

My only thing for this year is that I look forward to everything that will come my way and see the God in everything. He made a great deal with me... after all the "character building tests" He gave me in my earlier life, I'd be enjoying the remaining part of it. I pray.

And I thought winter was over! Picture taken 3/16/07.