Taking things for granted

Today is my first day back at uni. I caught up with friends. Asked them how their summer went and basically was just so happy to see them. I saw the guy who I kept forgetting the name until he messaged me and actually typed his full name. I was so embarassed but we got over that. We were talking over a cup of coffee and was just laughing about it now. Yep, it was a good first day.

As I was walking towards the library, I saw a blind girl. She had a stick with her and she was trying to make her way to the library. I watched and shame took over me. Here I am, healthy with no disabilities whatsoever and I still find it hard to concentrate on my studies. I failed last semester and the pressure of doing better this semester would actually be a good thing for me. The girl looked so keen.

And as for me, I've taken things for granted. My lifestyle, my resources, my opportunities. Almost everything. I don't want to think that I'm a horrible person but I'm certainly feeling that way.

I've grown into loving PDL, I'm beginning to think that the book was made for me. It hit me in all aspects of my life. It's not a self-help book or anything of that sort. It's just a book to make you realise that God doesn't give you trials that you can not overcome. It's a real eye-opener. I'd recommend it to anyone who'd be interest.

Covenant

In the book, it says that you have to give up something you absolutely love for forty days as a covenant.

I gave up smoking. *rolls on the floor laughing my ass off*

I crack myself up.

Seriously, I haven't decided anything just yet. But I will, soon though.

Same 'ol Same 'ol

I worked last night. With Beck, my closest friend at work. *sigh of relief*

Oh, and Nikki quit. I'm a happy camper. Everything is going my way. Met new staff that had been employed when I was away. Already, there are conflicts but who cares? I'm not in the drama. All I know is that I have to work so I can help my Auntie with her chemo.

But closing the shop last night made me feel home and satisfied that I'm once again doing something useful with my life.

Things to do

Give key back to the shop.

Download course outline for this semester.

Look for a partner to do a restaurant review with.

Check Globe sim card for messages.

If there were any texts, reply to them.

Email Kuya Jay for his upcoming visit.

Call Niera to see if she's doing ok with her first day.

Call Dimples.

Cancel any invites to join Ringo. I mean, seriously. Another Friendster-like addiction. Friendster for me is enough. I don't need to join another networking site.

Buy books needed for this semester.

Have the car washed.

Watch the Academy Awards. Though I know that Hilary Swank won Best Actress, and basically most of the results, I wouldn't mind perving on actors in suits.