Dear Reader

Dear Reader,

Today was a simple day but I just want to tell you that even simple days can be wonderful!

Nothing spectacular happened today except perhaps we had prawns for lunch. Ha ha.

Here are the things I did which may seem ordinary to most people...but for me, there are blessings attached.

1) I slept. In fact, I have the luxury of sleeping for longer hours than most people. My medicines make me sleepy. But even if they didn't, I appreciate the time to visit Slumberland and stay for an extended period of time.

2) I checked my inbox. I'm glad I have a computer with an Internet connection. I regularly receive Bible reflections, tips on "how to be happy", blogs from friends, messages from Facebook, etc. To keep in touch with friends and loved ones. To be able to communicate with others in a fast, easy way.

3) I listened to YouTube. I just love music! And to be able to just type the title of a song, one is able to get access to the song and desired singer. Wow! Old songs, new ones. I even tried clicking at random and got some nice surprises.

4) I played online scrabble and kept winning against the computer! Ha ha. Big deal. It challenges my mind to be able to spell out words that would give me the highest scores. I especially love it when I am able to come up with 7-letter words with or without the dictionary. That is 50 extra points! What fun.

5) I left a message in our FB batch page regarding our gettogether this July 31. I tried calling up some batchmates but was unable to talk to any. I look forward to the party even if only a few have confirmed. To see old friends again...

So there, five simple things yet giving me joy. What about you? Don't you find life fun and wonderful?

The Joys of Being Me

I wouldn't exchange places with anyone, given the chance. No way! I'm a very happy person, believe it or not. Despite of - or rather because of - all the trials and problems that l have experienced and am experiencing right now, I can honestly say I am happy.

Strange?

Take today for instance. This was supposed to be another "ordinary" day. But I am happy because...

...I had breakfast of chicken sandwich with cucumber and tomatoes and ended up with a sunkist

...I chatted with friends on Skype, YM and Facebook plus landline

...I had a meeting with the directress of Philippine Institute for the Deaf and we covered a lot of ground in just one hours - plans and projects for the NGO

...I worked on two projects both due tomorrow but I finished one ahead of the other because it is such a short project

....A friend passed by to borrow my microcassette recorder. She agreed that I write her beautiful love story for a magazine or two. She is donating one of her computers to PID.

...I have decided to tithe again.

....More friends are visiting me one of these days.

....I ate pancit palabok for lunch and dinner, and also barbecue for dinner.

See? Such a simple day but full of happiness and a sense of fulfillment.