These words really shook my senses. I started thinking of what my should-make-time to-do list are, I came up with five:
1. …read books again. I’ve always been fascinated with literature. I love stories that are compelling and could challenge my brain cells to function. I miss learning new words and adding them to my vocabulary. It seems that I’m going to have extra minutes soon. I can't wait!
2. …watch sensible/worthy films religiously (again!). Before, I used to pop a good DVD whenever I get the chance. Now that I haven’t for the longest time, my must-see list is getting longer. I remember the days when I’m able to see 3 movies in one sitting. Then do my own ‘critic’ afterwards. Like my passion for books, films keep my mind active.
3. …travel. On our humble beginnings, the mister and I spend time on weekends only. We are almost 2-hr drive apart so whenever we meet up we make it a point to go somewhere we’ve never been; being the adventurous couple that we are. It doesn’t require it to be an extravagant roadtrip; just driving side-by-side and enjoying each other company. Perhaps we could squeeze in little trips once in a while since my situation is limited.
4. …catch up with my friends and family. One of the essentials that most people fail to realize is making time for loved ones. We know that they’re just there but isn’t it more thoughtful to be regularly updated with how they’ve been? I will always remind myself of this task because I don’t want to be like others who neglect amazing relationships and regret in the end.
5. …(the hardest but the most crucial of all) be the wife that the mister ever needs and be the mommy that my little one should/must have when he/she comes out seven and a half months from now. Why I made this the top priority is because the transformation would not happen if I don’t will it to. I could slack in my own selfish world, not adjusting to my present condition; I know that the mister would love me no matter what. But I am aware since we got married that I now have the responsibility to be a partner, included in this is the openness to be childbearing. I maybe experiencing being a wife -- cooking for us, organizing the house, budgeting our resources etc and I want to excel more in this role; but to be a mother (except for the morning sickness that happens to attack even on noon and night!, back pains, and ravenous appetite) I don’t have any particular hands-on on record. I admit I’m not 100% ready until I’m there in that exact situation. For now, it’s enough that I have the conscious decision to make time for it.
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Reading books is one thing I love 10 years ago, tagal na! Medyo di kasi compatible sa work ko ngayon, yung work ko or the past 5 years requires speed-reading, kaya pag nagbabasa na ako ng book, na-oomit ko na yung mga is, are, the, etc... kaya di ako nag-eenjoy sa binabasa ko. =)
ReplyDeleteThe first time I learned I'm pregnant, natakot agad ako kung ready na ba talaga ako. I always had fun with kids pero laging kalaro lang, pag umiyak, soli na sa nanay, hehe.. Ngayon di na pwede. Sabi nga, motherhood is a continuous learning process, di naman tayo iblebless ni God kug di natin kaya =)
mare:) ang dami nang lumipas na araw at panahon at maski ako, kadalasan, may listahan rin ng mag gustong paglaanan ng panahon. :) na-miss kita at pasensiya na at ngayon lang ulit nakadalaw. pero alam ko namang palagi kang nandyan :) maging masaya at maligaya palagi :)
ReplyDeletemasaya rin ang toio sa kanyang mundo at uniberso :)