My first career choice was always to be a writer and from suddenly joining the school paper back in high school to holding editorial positions after as a student journalist, I knew writing is something that gives me satisfaction. A curve ball thereafter, I ended up with a career in audit, accounting in finance. No regret whatsoever. On second thought, it does pop out in my mind every time you get to see the rapidly changing standards that are most of the time incomprehensible and how difficult things get at times. So even at my busy state, it’s just so refreshing to write my inkblogs. It’s a passion, a diversion and a way to release all the tension.
Travel has been the flavor of the past two weeks from getting burnt and roasted in Boracay to being a kid-for-a-day at Universal Studios in Singapore. I’ve always have half my feet going towards the next adventure and most of the time taking it I’m not done with my jet-setting ways and it may have just began. It’s always nice to find yourself lost in a new place, plunging into new things and taking a new direction. Even if I’m starting to feel the sting in terms of finances, I’d still choose to embark on a new adventure than just sit idly and I’ll be in another one in weeks to come. Travel does break the monotony of the daily routines and if you stress hard, you might as well relax hard enough to keep thinks sane.
Running has been a late and unexpected addiction. Who’d ever thought that exhausting all your energies risking injury and waking up so early just for trying to chase a time and a distance could be so habit-forming? It has a lot of upside if you’re willing to go through the rigors of an intense training, muscle pains and a lot of time hitting the streets. It gets you fit, it gives you confidence and it makes you stronger inside and out. Sometimes, no matter how crappy my day gets, I always know that I can run at the end of the day. I run because I can and as in life, I stop if I must, I slow down if needed but I always end up going towards my goals.
Writing, Traveling and Running are things that has occupied my TODAYs… and yes, by the way, I do work too. I am now past the busy phase of work now. This is also the opening where I can now freely explore other options without feeling a tinge of guilt for an unfinished workload and I should reconsider all my options as I haven’t been happy with how things are and I don’t think that would change in an instant. Oh well, that’s part of tomorrow’s worries and there may be several more things that could go wrong, so I’ll leave it at that but I have today to enjoy, to experience and to learn from and when tomorrow does not turn out right I always have several passions to take my time and attention.
Follow your heart. Kung nasaan ang iyong passion, I believe you can make it. You are good with words, very articulate.. so go and write. You can also travel and run on the side. Just be you and enjoy and be a blessing to many!
Thanks Ric!
Hey, you could say we almost have the same situation Franc. I loved writing so much and I’ve been editor in chief of our school paper back in college. But I took up accountancy and law and writing took a backseat somehow. It’s good blogging gives me that thrill of writing every now and then.
That’s great. At least, you still get to write every now and then.
i remember that line in a sister act movie: when you wake up in the morning, and all you can think is about writing, then you are a writer. Follow your dreams and eventually, it will come true
You’re definitely a movie guru Marvin. => Narelate mo pa sa movie blog ko. hahaha
Good thinking, Franc. “tomorrow has its own problems to deal with..” I’ve always lived with this line as it helps me decide what I should do in life. I take on chances even if it’s beyond my comfort zone.. and in the end, I thank those wise decisions. Everyone should be able to live and treasure TODAY, and not worry about what tomorrow can bring to the table. As for you, you’re doing a great job.. enjoying traveling, running and writing.
Yes, we grow up by taking as much time as we can outside our comfort zone.
Referring to the first paragraph, I know that feeling, I was a “Lathalain” writer or Feature writer in Filipino and I love writing but I ended up being a technician and future manager (charot) but now, since I am stuck in a place where no high-rise buildings and factories but only trees, trees, and more trees….I decided to focus on blogging/writing especially Filipino novelette.
I admire people who can write in Filipino. Actually, it’s ok that we both didn’t pursue writing since we eventually found our way back to it.
Well, I’ve also been a victim of not following what I wanted to be. However, I loved what is already available, and in the end, the job already loved me, well, I guess taking another path is beneficial too, eh?
And, same as you, I didn’t have regrets.
Yes, the path really matter less, what matters is you take to live by the path you take.
it’s a great thing that you have defined those things that make you happy and give direction to your life.
It’s always best to know where would you want to go.
I LOVE THE QUOTE… So true!! Just live life the way you want too. Chase your WANTS instead of living life on other’s shoes…
Inspiring…
Glad you liked it!
Good for you! Follow your heart and you’ll be happier.
Thanks Rizza!
same here! i never thought would be addicted going to the gym and eating healthy though i admit i miss some days but i still work for it! xx
As long as there’s an effort to stay fit, it’s a good start.