Another suitcase in another hall

I remember this line from a song in the musical Evita. I dunno how relevant it will be to my random thoughts for today. Hehe.

** Tis a Saturday afternoon and I have a tall glass of Cafe Americano on my left. Oh. And I'm at the office with 6 other people. I really don't like working over the weekend, and I dislike asking other people to come in. I know how important personal time is in keeping one's sanity. I'm trying to think of an upside to this situation. Hmm... Maybe bonding time with my teammates? And catch up on some of the other equally important tasks I've temporarily shelved last week.

** Yas, Cel, Pesem, and I had coffee and dessert at Bizu Promenade last night after the movie. Cel treated us for her getting PMP certified! Woohoo. Congrats! Laugh trip galore at Yas's "Owpra". It seems we're hearing her British accent! Nats and his girlfriend followed and we talked more about work on his side of the metro. Pesem of course showed us what laughing is all about.

** Remember Pavlov's dog? All those things about conditioning and reflexes. I've been reading through some of my older entries and I'm glad I'm not as pranny as before. Kinda got me thinking if certain events and realities have now conditioned me NOT to care or be bothered. Before, I used to be upset when something doesn't go my way, or if the outcome of the situation is different from what I had imagined. Now, when those things happen, I'm more deadma. Somehow just accepting that's the way things are. My worry I guess is maybe I'm compromising what's really important to me. I just don't want to settle, nor be complacent.

** Suitcases and more suitcases. Suitcase A is a suitcase which I've had for seven years now. It's sturdy. I know its nooks and crannies. What's inside? Stuff which I'm comfortable wearing. Some stuff I wouldn't mind NOT seeing again. Some room for new stuff. But very little. Suitcase B is a suitcase I borrowed. Still contemplating if it's worth keeping or not. If I can give up suitcase A for it. Inside are books, papers, and a whole new wardrobe. New stuff I've dreamed of since I was twelve, when I scoured over Sweet Valley High books. A few comfortable things I miss wearing. Now here comes Suitcase C. Recently delivered to my door. Shiny new. The latest trend! I know a lot of people who have it. Inside are pretty things which look like they come at a cost. Brand new tops and bottoms which I'm not sure will fit nicely.

Hehe. I'm not sure if this metaphor will make sense to anyone else but me.

Suitcase A. B. or C. At the end of the day, I'm just looking for something which will make the choice obvious and easy.

But no real life drama here. Looks like I'm sticking with Suitcase A for now. Unless the Lord of all Lord Epals wrecks havoc and detroys us.

** First day of March today. Wow. Two months down. 2008 is 1/6 done. So far, one good month, one lousy month. I wonder how this month will play out. Maroon 5 concert this coming Wednesday, Lea's wedding over the weekend, tentative JB Sleepover, Holy Week at Pampanga/Fontana, EK with Ina and the girls, Micole's Manila visit, and trip finalization. Still worried about last minute glitches, like VISAs, and Rommel's terror teacher (Lord please bless this man with kindness and reason!).