Tippy toes and high kicks

Realization # 2: I wish I took ballet and karate classes when I was a kid; when my mom offered too. No harm into adding these two as my talents.

Its not regret, its a realization-- nah... its regret.

Realization # 1: Now that I am in the fast paced world filled with career driven people there is one thing I just realized. If only I did better during high school through college; if only I exerted more effort. If only I wasn't that happy go lucky student who was satisfied with mediocrity and getting passing mark; if only I took a specialty in which I was passionate at and took more extra-curricular activities, then it wouldn't be hard surviving in this fast paced world.

I know one must not have regrets in life, but this is one thing I see when I look back in taking this ongoing adventure called life. One day if someone asks me or if my children ask me what was one thing in your past that you wish you could fix, this would be at the top of my list. I'm not asking to be an over-achiever student, I just want much better grades, a few recognitions here and there and not be content with just a passing grade-- that would do. I just wish I did and gave my best while I was still studying.

A for adventure, and A for Aha moment.

For the past few months after I graduated, I've searched for company's to apply for as a writer. A handful called me up for an interview, then the written exam and then... it stops there. All this trying has made me frustrated with myself, and came into terms with myself that maybe I'm not made to be a writer at all. Then suddenly
I have acquired a job, as an online writer for a particular site. It basically leaves me here at home doing a articles. Unfortunately, this past few weeks I'm beginning to feel lazy because of its:

One- low pay one gets and

Two- the long time it takes before you get that pay

Which leads me now to my latest adventure of finding a much better paying job. Recently, I've applied in a number of company's as a content writer and some positions that are not related to being a Mass Communication graduate. I'm even considering working as a call center agent just to get a bigger pay. Working for a call center is my last resort in my job hunting adventure. Before even considering this job, I have to know and hear the opinion of my better half. Well, basically he has a lot of opinions regarding this job since he has worked for a call center. Other reason is I really value his opinion, when he gives me insights regarding life or some basic decisions which I have difficulty deciding on.

For the mean time... I've been doing all the cleaning, cooking, groceries and laundry chores here at home and some menial tasks for my mother ever since our long time house help for she has found other ventures for her to save for her son's future. In the process of doing these tasks, I've realized that its not an easy job to do on the contrary it's very tiring and it takes a lot of your time. In doing these task, I have learned how to budget money and time and how to prioritize. In the process of doing these things I've realized somethings, questions came to mind like:

"What if time and money permits me and my beloved to live with one another under one roof before marriage (and absolutely we couldn't afford house help), then I would have to do all of those chores tied in with my work?"

And when we enter into marriage and the possibility of having kids and not having house help, "Then I would have to do all of those chores, tied in with: my work, kids, making my future hubby happy and maintain my beauty and figure for my sake and for my hubby's sake?"

Oh my gosh, my realizations are bizarre. But with all those questions and my previous conversations with my beloved regarding this topic I have realized one thing: Sacrifice is an essential in life.

Someday.

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Hope to try this with you someday. ☺♥

Yummy Curry.

This my first attempt to try Joey's recipe of Chicken Curry. I was surprised with the outcome because it was really good and spicy, even though I didn't get the thickness of the sauce but still it was pretty darn good. Even Ate Beth, our house help, commented that the Chicken Curry was so good. So good that if tasted the Chicken Curry, Joey wouldn't leave me (hahaha! =) ) So in case any of you are interested to try this recipe here's what you need.

1 Chicken

1 Onion

1 half casserole Kakang Gata

1 half casserole Gata

Lots of Curry Powder (ahmed's and local curry)

5 Fresh Basil Leaves

15 - 20 Marble Potatoes

5 Ginger Slices

1 tablespoon of Finely Chopped Garlic

Procedure:

Heat saucepan in medium heat and saute garlic and ginger slices. Add Chicken. Stir fry for a bit. Add Curry Powder (Ahmed's). Add kakang gata. Simmer for 10 - 15 mins or until it reduces. Add Gata. Add 6 crushed potatoes. Add onion. Add the rest of the potatoes and basil leaves. Simmer until it reduces (until the sauce thickens). Don't forget to add salt and pepper to taste.