>last days before we hit the daily grind

its depressing knowing that my more than two-weeks of holiday vacation is about to end - just actually a few hours before i have to log back in, check my emails and clean-up two presentations i've put on hold before taking off.  two weeks really seemed to just breeze through what with all of the get togethers, family dramas and holiday celebrations.  despite the hectic schedule, it was actually a great two busy weeks.

the other thing i'm sad to see go are the holiday decorations that adorned the streets, the establishments and practically everything.  manila will be back to its "normal" self deprived of the joy the christmas holiday brings.  and valentines is just uber depressing for single lads like me.

i think one of the things that's pretty much stuck in my head right now is the realization that april is just around the corner.  leaving the big blue is becoming more and more real.  sometimes i ask myself if i'm really making the right decision given the circumstances but most points out that it is.  i guess my apprehension stems from the idea of not having a job after eleven years of stability.  i should feel comforted though that i have some security blanket leaving the big blue, sufficient enough to float us through until i move to another job.  i remain optimistic that everything works out.

i've put off writing a resolutions list - and i haven't done anything until today.  i feel like i've met 2009 without any preparation - with a "come what may" attitude.  that isn't really like me.  its comforting a bit to not be pressured into anything but i know i have to list down at least things i'd want to accomplish for the year.  on top of that of course is to shed off a whole lotta pounds gained from downing out everything in sight this holiday season.  exercise, diet and the whole enchilada (damn, even writing that reminded me of food) to get back into shape.  seriously, its time to burn, baby burn.

last hurrah for christmas. i bought a crumpler camera strap yesterday at high street.  it wasn't cheap but it just looked really cool i had to get it.

if i want to further my skills with this whole photography thing, i should start reading some of the e-books i've downloaded in my spare time.  add to that is really to exercise my creative head - so i should explore more on concept and location shoots this year.  i don't want to be left behind (lol!).  i need to learn, learn more.

i really want to travel more in 2009.  been aching to visit batanes and vigan for quite some time already so i might just do that.  i'm also planning on going to sydney this year since some of my mileage are expiring so i might just as well use it.  really lots of places i want to be in right now - i'm really hoping i get to do all that.

let's see what will happen in 2009.  its going to be another journey - one that's hopefully more rewarding than the previous years.