Archive for December, 2009
Fragile
Life is so fragile. One day you are still in the pink of health, the next day you’ll receive news that you are dying of a terminal illness already. When I reach the age that I need to retire from working, I’ll be sure to secure annuities from my life insurance so that I’ll be taken care of for my entire lifetime. I don’t want to be a burdensome to my family so it’s better to be prepared than act upon it when it is already too late.
Praying for a Friend
It’s just so sad to learn that before Christmas came, a lot of bad tidings have happened to people I know. One of my office mate’s Mom passed away 3 days before Christmas and now I was just told that my good friend Pam’s Mom suffered a massive stroke on Christmas Day and was just out from ICU yesterday. The doctors are asking her and the rest of their family to decide whether to just administer meds to her Mom or to operate on her as soon as possible. Whatever they will decide upon, the doctors cannot guarantee if their Mom will live normally again. It’s a tough decision to make. And the hospital bills are harder to handle. They are just thankful that they have gotten their Mom cheap health insurance before all of this happened. It’s truly a big help to them in times like this. I’ll continue praying for Nanay’s speedy recovery.
Sunshine Industry
My 19 year old niece will be graduating from College March of next year. And she’s quite worried that because of the global recession, she might have a hard time looking for a job. I told her to stop fretting because with her talents and abilities and it would be just easy peasy lemon squeezy for her to land a good job. And besides if ever that there won’t be any vacancy, she can always try at different call centers in the country. After all it’s the sunshine industry nowadays. I should know because I work for one.
The Patio
It frequently rains here nowadays. I miss sitting at the patio al fresco. I love it when the wind blows lightly on my skin. It feels so relaxing. It’s like I don’t have a care in the world. I usually close my eyes while letting the gentle breeze playfully ruffle my hair. I just came from the wet patio awhile ago and I’ve noticed that our outdoor cushions need changing already. The once all fluffy and velvety soft cushions are now lumpy and coarse. I’d be going to the mall this weekend to look for the perfect ones.
Slim No More
It was just a few months ago that I was raving that I was able to get back in shape again. But now I think I need to join the local Biggest Loser contest in the office already. I gained at least 5 pounds I think or maybe even more in less than a week! I’m even scared to step on the weighing scale because my suspicions would prove true if I do that. I really need to cut down on carbs, chocolates, and junk food. I should start exercising more. But I don’t when I should start because the Holidays are fast approaching. And I don’t want to curb my appetite while everybody is enjoying a feast. Oh well what I really need is the best weight loss pill fast!
Magic Wand
My hubby has been dealing with acne since he has entered puberty. He has always been the object of friendly banter among his friends who’s got really soft and clear skin. And because of that he developed inferiority complex and has low self esteem. He’s been to many dermatologists and tried acne treatment as well but to no avail. Until he met one dermatologist who said that he should try changing his lifestyle if he wants his acne to go away. And he did. He’s watchful on what he eats now, exercises regularly, sleeps early and has become more hygienic. And like somebody used a magic wand on him, his acne is slowly disappearing one by one. I still hope that it will all fade away one day though.