T'was 2006...What Now for 2007

It is time again for my yearly assessment. Let see what we had on our list last year (written Jan 6, 2006):

I would like to be part of a spiritual community so that I will have a group that will keep me grounded and in touch with the Lord every time I falter.
-- Hmm. I did try to join some groups, but none has caught my attention just yet to stick it out. I think I still have to know the kind of company I want.

I would like to be able to contribute to an organization that deals with children’s education and well-being.
-- Well, I think I did some good in this one. I am currently teaching 1 subject in UP-CHE. That should count for at least 1/2 a point.

I would like to buy my own car.
-- Nope. Still driving my ever reliable TLA. I wonder until when she will stay reliable.

Have a boyfriend
--- Hahaha. Yes, I did meet a special someone this year. Unfortunately, I wasn't very detailed in the goal setting - we didn't last longer than a school semester. Aaarrgghhh. What a waste of time.

All in all, 2006 wasn't bad. Although I am in the middle of some type of unexplainable crisis, I was able to wing these wonderful and some not so great, life changing experiences:
-- Traveled alone to Las Vegas
-- Saw the US Capitol - I think I want to live in DC someday.
-- Visited the New York State
-- Saw a bit of China
-- Helped some typhoon victims in Bicol through the efforts of the UP Mountaineers
-- Able to indirectly express to someone how proud I am of him for being able to reach his dream.
-- Learned about what my mother really thinks of me.
-- Had a glimpse of Mother Theresa's charity work.
-- Fell in and out of love
-- Almost moved away
-- Almost got killed
-- Almost changed religion
-- Closed my doors on the boxer but not boxing.
-- Bought a mountain bike. Yahoo! Now I need to ride it more often.


What now for 2007?

Learn Swing and Tango - I want to be able to work that dance floor.

Contribute further Children's Education - Teaching isn't enough. I need to be more involved with younger children.

Join a spiritual community and serve - Try again attending these meetings.

Buy a car to alternate with TLA - Although I love TLA, she has served me well the past 14 years. It is time for her to retire. Or at the least have an alternative. I think I might still keep her.

Find a place of refuge - I need to find a way to separate home from work. Believe me, it isn't always good to have your work this close to your house (in my case, in the garage). You just won't find a place for refuge.

Fall in mutual love with someone - Important word here is 'MUTUAL' - I have made it more specific. I don't know how I am going to do this, but it won't hurt to put it on my goals list.

Welcome 2007! I am ready as ever! GRRRRR!

BODY IN CITY, MIND IN MOUNTAIN

Composed on 10-09-2005

The rain smells so sweet!
After days of sun, heat and dust,
It rains.

Walking in the rain in my rain jacket, I reminisce:
Standing at the mountain peak, pouring.
Caring only of the challenge I had just triumphed over

Standing in the rain sheltered by my umbrella,
I hear the rain drop on my tent.

Let me run through the rain again.