Another Big Project
I'm probably used to it by now. I was given another big one to handle. Another tight deadline with a yet unstable foundation of resources. I'm sure this can be managed well despite the fact that I'm bound to go on labor in the middle of the year. I just hope the baby would help lighten things up as one can never get too serious with work.
We're doing some renovation with Alan's room to accommodate both me and the baby. We'll be moving in there later this year. I hope the move would help liven up the Alafriz family.
I miss being with friends and for having friends in the workplacce. Something about this company that's made me feel so much like an outsider despite being here for at least a year already. At least I'm glad to have somethng to look forward to at home.
I wonder how we'll manage once the baby comes. We're both really excited.
Musings
Walking. It takes around 10 mins for me to walk from Jupiter St. to the office. It's good exercise but I'm not exactly sure if it's good for the baby. But I haven't really much of a choice here since public transport is not available in this area. I spent more than 3 hours at Megamall last Sunday and by the time I got home, I was exhausted. I had to remind my husband regularly to slow down and eventually, to find me a seat. I'd sit whenever possible so I don't wear myself out.
Stairways. We have a steep stairway at the apartment, just about two flights up. Our folks and just about every elder in the family's pushing us to move so I don't have to risk everyday from falling off the stairs. I don't think they've thought about the hassle of finding another place and moving. Granted that we do find a place that would not require stairs, I'm still faced with stairways in the Ayala underbridges and the MRT overpasses. I'd still need to step up and down a jeepney or a bus. We may not have the convenience of a car but I can still manage commuting to and from work. It would have been great if I'd be pamapered to just staying at home and not do anything. But my reality isn't the same as how other people hope it would be.
Confinement. It was the 23rd of December and although everyone was busy and excited for Christmas, my boss was working up some major tasks for the remainding days of the year. It was on a side note when he and my other colleagues mentioned about how one of their parents were confined in the hospital. They were all lucky that they needn't spend Christmas there. All patients were able to go home. It was the same case for a friend who came home with the rest of the family this December not just for Christmas, but for her Dad's cancer treatment. her Dad was released just in time for Christmas but was confined again, and is now on ICU after complications arising after the treatment. Such big woes on this cold season. But it's good that they're all taking it with a strong heart and a clear mind.
Showing Up. Though i'm no longer compelled to do these things, I managed to accommodate a few social gathering during December and early January. I did feel awfully tired from the travel but I'm glad to have still showed up, and not miss out on things. It's been a very pleasant Palaui Christmas party despite the distance. We also spent a lot of time on the road and outside the house for my Dad's birthday which made it very tiresome. And I had to force myself awake just to have my college friends cuddle up nicely on camera on a Friday night.
