and now the update

"When you realize you want to spend the rest of your life with someone, you want the rest of your life to start as soon as possible."

That's a line from the movie when Harry met Sally. And I guess it sums up why I have decided to take the path to happiness and come home. Every single day since then, I believe I did the best thing I ever did and I am glad I took a bold step. Big decision, big reward.

A friend asked me, "what's up with you?". I guess what happened was a whirlwind. Took a week to put all my things in a box, and packed my bags and left. And said my goodbyes to my teary-eyed, chinky eyed friends and just left. Spent a couple of days with my family, and everyone was happy as I am. I was home.

Back in Makati now, and we're on a South beach diet with weekend perks. I have discovered the joys of cooking. I didn't know I could use an oven, and it's my best tool yet. So far, I haven't had any complaints. Hehehe. My South beach burger and baked chicken and stir fired beans are regular favorites. I have lost a total of 6 pounds (4 "normal" pounds and 2 "extra" pounds i put on before we started the diet). Hahaha. So I guess it does work. Maybe next week there'd be more exercise since I'll get to use the gym.

What do I do now? I wake up, make breakfast, spend the time looking for what to do next, whip up a nice lunch, watch a movie, read, clean the house, and make something for dinner. What a charmed life. No wonder everyone wants to be a housewife. Hahaha. But am sure my days are numbered, and we do have to work sometime.

What I know is I am happy. Now more than ever. I wake up with a smile on my face, a look of love for my beloved. And everyday, every hour of my life seem to matter now. I love myself for being here and embracing the life that I want to live, for finding happiness and making the effort to keep it. No more LDR. Woohoo. :)

So for all the people that missed me, let me say this. Yeah, I am good. Really good. Some days I am awfully quiet. I get to sit back and relax now and enjoy life now. Drink coffee, hang-out, hold hands. That is after all, all that we ever wanted to be,

shiny happy people holding hands.