By Wein P. Gadian
Kismet
It’s been a while and now I’m back with special stories to share. In the past month, other than my hectic schedule and new friends added to my friendster.com account, I have many memorable experiences.
I just laughed my heavy workload out. But I would admit I’m still an insomniac, and then I realized I also had a selective amnesia. I once forgot to put sugar on my coffee and, believe it or not, I forgot even my name. An embarrassing moment which made a friend laugh. I was trying
to open my email account but I forgot my password. I found out later my password was just my name. (See, I’m lost).
Apart from that, I also can’t find my way in the dark. I stepped on the wrong track, stumbled, and hurt my foot. This is because I have an astigmatism which I have my doctor checked once in a while. Sometimes I got tears in my eyes people think I’m crying. It’s could be helpful though especially when I want people to have pity on me. I don’t have to overact, my tears come out naturally.
Personal concerns aside, I went to Concepcion to discuss with Mayor Raul Banias the program on the nourishment of children and I visited their Gawad Kalinga community. I was informed that Concepcion has been awarded for being a child-friendly municipality. I got insights from the mayor. Words of wisdom, I should say. His dream is to make Concepcion zero poverty community. It takes a great leader to do it though but I believe it’s not impossible for Mayor Banias or “Doc” (as what he’s called by friends and colleagues). His political will reflects in his works.
After my talk with the mayor, I realized that I, too, could make a difference in my own little way. I may not be one of the “heroes of the century,” but I know can serve my community by doing my job excellently.
PAMPERING one’s self. So much for idealism and dreaming. Let me put you in the reality mode. I am not a practicing psychologist anymore. My job now is more on “having your own business” job. My friends would call it “travel and food job” which means I now weigh more than I did before, making me feel depressed about it I have to do some bodily-kinesthetic exercises. I know that a person’s metabolism slows down when he/she gets older but I just have to eat high-protein food. I have to stay healthy if I want to continue making a difference in other people’s lives.
Still on taking care of one’s self, I went to a spa to rejuvenate. I was with a friend, her mom, and sister. It was my first time to be in the spa so I was very keen on the design and facilities. The place was cozy enough that I wanted to stay there for good. We had the Shiatzu and Swedish combination massage. Shiatzu is a stretching type massage while Swedish gives you the feel of oil being applied all over your body. With the combination, we all enjoyed the benefits of stretching and essential oils (a mixture of olive oil and peppermint) rubbed all over our bodies.
Office work can be taxing so in the end, I would feel so tired I can’t go on gimmicks on weekdays, and even on weekends. I invite friends to watch films or drink coffee with me, but then they could not join me sometimes. So when I’m alone, I spend time cooking or gardening at home.
I say, that amid the realities of life, we have to pamper ourselves once in a while. Go go ahead, find time to do it. You owe it to yourself.
