I’ve been working A LOT lately and I know this is what I want – to achieve things, to prove myself my worth and what I can do, and to make things better for me and for those who are important to me. In fact I barely spend quality time with Piglet and my family. I feel so sorry for them especially to Piglet who always jokingly (yet it hurts) gives me lines on how I don’t stay with him and talk that much anymore.
We live in one house yet I’m lucky to have one hour worth of conversation with them during the work week. Piglet has been very patient and I am thankful to him. His presence and affection are enough to relieve me after extended hours of work. One time I went home at 3AM and he greeted me with a sweet sleepy smile. He stayed up waiting for me in our newly-arranged living room after he spent the day de-cluttering the junked-up place. And it was one of those moments when I feel I can endure the stress as long as he’s there. As long as my family’s there. And I’m thankful to God for giving me challenging yet rewarding days.
When I was younger I did not realize the value of what I had. I had almost everything that I wanted. That’s why it fascinates me now when I look at me from outside the box and realize how I’ve changed. I’m not a saint. I don’t forget to reward myself regularly with things that I want. But now, I value my brothers and my cousins so much that I can give more and do more things than I should to help them and make them happy. I need them. And Piglet – he’s priceless. I cannot go on doing this without him. He keeps me in touch with myself especially when I’m going far too hooked on thinking about my jobs. His simple ways of asking for attention makes me stop and realize what I’m working hard for. Yeah he goes overboard sometimes by being extravagantly demanding but it’s actually endearing. Hearing his high hopes and wishes for us is funny that even if it gives me more pressure, I still want to to hear it. I wish he doesn’t get tired understanding why I don’t always prioritize the two of us. He’s not perfect but I want him.
Also, right now, it’s amazing because I barely complain about the stress of having two jobs. Really. Now that I just said it I realize, yeah… I never really complained. I talk about it but I never complained. It’s true that if I had a choice, I wouldn’t do this but I don’t feel bad about it. I’m already here, I’m inspired and I’m happy. Hmmm… Amazing.
I still got a family after all that we went through. Providing for them, making them happy, having someone like Piglet who loves and cares for you, knowing I got them… Even if it means I’m losing weight and having only four hours of sleep everyday, I still feel lucky. Thank you God.