Clueless

It has been quite awhile since my last post. There's so many things to blog that I don't know where to start. My stories get so piled up that I end up posting nothing at all. I also require a considerable amount of time to come up with a decent paragraph or two. Since it's summer, I tend try to enjoy the outdoors and bask under the sun as much as I can. Okay, on with my post.

Yesterday my daughter and I walked about half a block to a local korean supermarket because I was craving for this certain squid-flavored chip I had a couple months back. We then proceeded towards the snack aisle only to find out that they no longer sell it anymore. Either that or it's out of stock. I so wanted to ask a salesperson if they still have it but suddenly stopped myself from doing so because of the mere fact that I could not read and speak korean. It would have been so funny and embarassing on having to describe something I absolutely have no clue on, to someone who could barely understand English. All know is that its purple and has the picture of a squid in it.

After a couple of minutes walking back and forth hoping they have misplaced it, I finally decided in giving it up and try looking for another one instead. It was the hardest thing to do. I didn't want to risk buying something I'd regret eating later on because it would have been a waste. The korean caricatures were not helping either. I finally settled on something that said chicken flavor in it. At least there's something I'm sure of. Moral lesson is not to get hooked on something you can't even read nor describe. Or maybe just save the bag just in case. It would surely come in handy.

Flip-flops

My daughter has a ton of footwear; from Sunday formal/casuals to her cinderella glass slippers (more like rubber, the ones that you buy at the Disney store). She has a number of slippers which she interchangeably wears during the course of the day depending on her mood. But just recently we got her two pairs of thong flip-flops. I just realized that she has never owned one which would be the reason why she loves mine so much.

As soon as we've purchased it, she couldn't wait to put it on. So there we were, strolling in the mall, on her cute little flip-flops. After awhile of walking around, I noticed that she had this unusual walk, which you'd normally see on an aching, uncomfortable feet. She wasn't complaining though, so I asked her if her feet were sore from the new slippers. She sheepishly nodded her head but continued to walk despite the throbbing. I insisted her to change to something more comfortable but she refused. I coudn't stand the sight so I decided to carry her as we made our way home. A budding Carrie from Sex in the City or Imelda Marcos perhaps? Gosh, I think I've created a monster..hehe Oh well, it looked pretty darn cute.

I'd Rather

Today is our fourth year anniversary. I couldn't believe how time seem to just pass by. In a matter of a couple of years I have attained fulfillment and utter joy with the company of two lovely people, my husband and daughter. My mother often asks me if I had any regrets on having to leave my single life behind. She probably thinks that I have not enjoyed being single as much as I have wanted to. Honestly, no regrets at all. Instead of feeling trapped or strapped down because of marriage, I felt quite the opposite. It's a feeling of complete openness, freedom and a sense of accomplishment whenever you see your family happy and healthy. I'd lie if I were to say that it was all a bliss. Hate to burst some of your bubbles but life is filled with uncertainty, problems and frustrations. But these are the very things that makes you love your partner even more. The difficult times in married life is essential for growth because it is through these times that we learn how to compromise, understand and balance each other out. In other words, it would either break or make you. Simple as that. But if you really love each other every obstacle would be just another chance to know him/her more. Only one song comes to my mind right now.

I'd Rather
Luther Vandross

I thought sometime alone was what we really needed
you said this time would hurt more than it helps
but I couldn't see that
I thought it was the end of a beautiful story
and so I left the one I loved at home to be alone
and I tried to find out if this one thing is true
that I'm nothing without you
I know better now and I've had a change of heart

I'd rather have bad times with you, than good times with someone else
I'd rather be beside you in a storm, than safe and warm by myself
I'd rather have hard times together, than to have it easy apart
I'd rather have the one who holds my heart.