How do I fare?

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I've been very quiet the past few weeks and only wrote stuff when I felt like it. Sorry for the poems. I know they're very cryptic because they're kinda private. And like I've said, I'm trying to make everything I write more concise, dealing only with those things I deem significant to write about. So here's an update of what I have been doing the past few weeks:

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1. I've been set on a new road to self-discovery. Everything's fresh and there's still a lot to learn but I'm up for the challenge. There are major setbacks for me right now, but I thank god I've a marvelous friend who's more than happy to help me out and teach me stuff about life and relationships that would probably take me years to learn. Overall, it's been a fun ride and I've been meeting up with new people trying to establish friendships, gain new insights and experiences, and taking steps toward a new adventure. Unfortunately, I'm not too comfortable writing them down here because they might involve people who'll be reading this blog in the future. I'm not censoring myself or anything like that, it's just that I don't getting the heat about my blog when people start reading about themselves. For the most part, this blog has to be about me and not anybody else. Perhaps there would be a few exceptions to the rule, but overall, as much as possible, I'd like to hog the entries with my conciseness.

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2. Work was terrible last month. I had 1 absence (due to unforseen circumstances that happened on a Thursday night) and 1 instance of tardiness. I was also cautioned about not taking my break schedule on time. As a result, I lost all hope of a bonus for August (oh what a loss that is!). Not just that, my quality scores have suffered a lot because everyone's been very strict in preparation for the company transition. Bullox. September's a new month and I will throw my self at the feet of punctuality for sake of professionalism.

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PS - The temporary OIC likes me. The other supervisors tell me I'm her favorite so I appear to be under her scrutiny all the time. Oh well, if it gets me promoted and get that higher salary that'll keep me afloat with my own place, I'd gladly take that opportunity despite company politix. At this point, I'd prefer to be buoyant than to have that sinking feeling of hopelessness (and old age).

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3. Been looking for my own place. I decided to join my officemate with his apartment hunting around the Makati area. So far with our minuscule budget, the search has been a bit futile. There were places that were decent and close enough to our office, unfortunately, those great finds were easily lost. Just last Friday, my officemate was talking to this man leasing a 2-floor apartment somewhere past JP Rizal for P5,500, the very next day when he was supposed to go inspect it, the guy says it's already been taken by a couple, complete with 11 post-dated checks and appropriate deposits. Sheeet. Two-bedroom apartment for P5,500!!! That was a steal!!! We're not giving up hope though. This coming Saturday we're looking at a 2-bedroom condo unit near Kalayaan Ave. Hope it ends our search for a place. I need to start trying to be more independent.

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4. This same friend is part Filipino, part Chinese, part Hispanic, part Indian and he's practically lived around the world. He was born in Iran, grew up in Greece, Texas, Baguio City, and Kenya, and his parents are retired engineers in Mallora in Spain. He's more Hindu than anything and it was totally refreshing to be conversing with someone who knows so much about the world and who has such a different view about religion compared to the Catholicism that (rarely) practice now. Absolutely enlightening. He's taught me about the adaptability of guilt, the different types of people he's come across with, how he can travel the world without spending so much, Indian food, relationships, love, betrayal, sex, and yes, a bit of tantra. He's informally taken me in as his tantric apprentice (hahaha) and we've just begun our lessons, but already, it's beginning to change my perceptions about a lot of things. I have yet to put them to practice though ... ;)

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PS - People in the office have begun noticing how we always sit together in the office. They haven't even heard how we plan to move into the same apartment! How hysterical that would be when rumors start spreading about us being an item! HAHAHAHA O god the hilarity ...

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So there, a semi-detailed update about my life so far. Oh yeah, I also bought new pants yesterday.

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