Pieces of My Month March

Happy Tuesday everyone!
I have just realized that the first quarter of 2014 have passed and I am loving my year so far. There are times when I wish I could have done more but I guess it's better to give myself a pat on the back and celebrate my successes rather than being too harsh on myself. Sometimes, I tend to forget I can only do enough.

First week of March, I was able to celebrate Fat Tuesday with my church friends. Fat Tuesday, if you have no idea what it is, is the day before Ash Wednesday--the start of Lenten season. Since Fat Tuesday is the day before fasting and abstinence, devout Catholics are having a merry gathering of food and laughter before pursuing a month of sacrifice and soul-searching.

Aside from the beginning of Lenten season, March also marks the start of summer. I had an early summer with my friends at Bakas River, Norzagaray, Bulacan. The place is such a marvellous tranquil, perfect for escaping the urban life. .

March is also about getting used to new routines, working hard, new acquaintances, revisiting old friends, being in love, and just living a well-balanced life.

My 8-5 is mostly composed of this mess.

Love is divine.

I still get to receive flower with no particular reason at all.

Finally, catching up with my old college friend

I get to enjoy listening to radio every morning after waking up and every night before I fall asleep.

I fell in love with a dwarf.

(Kung ganito kagwapo ang duwende, hindi na ako magtatabi-tabi po.)

I became obsessed with these lines from "The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug"

At least, I get to enjoy doing calligraphy once again.

I also post my "Push Mo Yan, Girl" - my own bucket list here in this blog. You can view it here if you want. I feel naked presenting my goals and dreams to the world. The challenge is up but to show the universe what you want is a liberating process. It feels as if I am claiming them and I believe in them more.

I am happy I get to continue writing Pieces of My Month. I am enjoying this blogging thing. It's hard, really, but I am happy I get to continue what I'm doing, building this nook every single time I post an entry. It is such a marvellous hobby.

Thank you, March 2014. Thank you, dear readers. Thank You, Father God for everything.

Bye for now!
See yah!

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