EAT LESS, SAVE MORE AND DO MORE!

 

I’m not a writer but after writing my 2012 year-end blog last night, I felt much better – I was able to let go of the negativity and uncertainty which, I guess was there with me for most part of the year. And so, I’ll be doing it again, here are my personal commitments for 2013: EAT LESS, SAVE MORE AND DO MORE!

Starting my MBA dream kept me busy last year. Most of my decisions were based on this single goal – I didn’t want to compromise study hours and study-related expenses for other stuff. This 2013, I plan to spice things a bit and live more – and I claim that I will BE MORE!

1. GET FIT. I don’t plan to get ripped, I just want a flat tummy. For the nth time, I am committing myself to a healthier me and this time, I’m determined to succeed – so help me God! I am not sure if our company’s partnership with a fitness gym will push thru – great if it does! It’s so expensive to enroll in a gym! If not, then I will find good use for these dumbbells which I bought a year ago and Camp Bagong Diwa’s grounds whose just a stone’s throw away from our apartment.

2. TEACH. “Tao ka lang”, this is what I got from a friend when I told the group that I plan to teach – this is considering the fact that my “weekday days” (8am-5pm) is already devoted to my full time work while my “weekday nights” (5pm-11pm) are spent at UP Diliman. When I toyed on the idea of transferring to another school for my masters – this was one of the things which got me thinking – study masters for free and have the opportunity to teach! ‘Twas very tempting and honestly, I haven’t explored the potential of this idea yet – which I might in the next few weeks. I just got high last night that I decided to continue my masters at UP Diliman. Just like my MBA dream, teaching is one of my passion. Yes, I’m doing corporate training but a part of me longs to reunite with the youth. I think this will also help me feel younger – I feel I’m getting a year older each day.

3. FEED MY BRAIN. Are MBA readings and exercises not enough? As shared with you earlier, I plan to spice things up - add more flavor! I plan to read more of Bo’s works to quench my thirst for spiritual and inspirational stuff. Read business news – who knows, this might be part of the bonus question in the MBA exams! This year, I want to live a balanced life and I believe that starting off with having the right thoughts would be a great start!

4. INDULGE IN A GREAT SUMMER GETAWAY. I still plan to go with NaTay and Kuya at Isla Verde like we always do for the holy week but I think a few more VLs plotted in April or May wouldn’t hurt. Boracay and Palawan are the top choices but anywhere that will offer me something new to do will be great!

5. COME HOME. It’s been ages since I last visited my hometown – San Jose, Occidental Mindoro. Often, my family and I would opt to stay here in Taguig or at least go to Batangas due to financial considerations. I would also stubbornly insist to stay here to avoid conflicts with relatives brought by the very nature of people I grew up with. This year, with a more mature perspective and a wiser use of my resources, I will come home – as for the conflicts, a few days won’t hurt I guess.

EAT LESS, SAVE MORE AND DO MORE.

Experts say that it takes 30 days to form a habit – then the whole month of January will be critical! I need to watch what I think, say and do. If I am to live a full life this year, I need to start now – that means, eating the right food and managing my resources (time and money) wiser.

2012 has been great and as for 2013 – it will just keep on getting better! Feng shui experts say that it’s the year of the Snake but I believe and claim that this will be my year! Cheers to a rich and fun-filled year ahead!