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I’ve heard many times people say that they live their lives one day at a time. Though I get the concept, I don’t know how they do it. If only I can ask them and learn… Me? I can say that I try to make my day as productive and as happy as I possibly can but to not look ahead is difficult. And by looking ahead isn’t really living life one day at a time.

I am inspired by the insight of experiencing life instead of just living it. My perception of it is like not worrying about tomorrow and live today like it’s your last. Hakuna Matata! It’s very beautiful and ideal. But over the past year, I’ve become O.C. with my plans so when I try to live that way, my mind automatically sneaks in thoughts to make the experience fail-proof. Is that wrong? I’m scared to overdo stuff and find myself empty afterward. Living as carefree as my “one day at a time” makes me ask how I’m gonna get through the next day without preparing for it.

Right now I’m stiff as a column supporting the entire house and I can’t risk failing. My next steps are well-thought and I can’t move forward without a fall-back. I live life one day at a time but mind is another day ahead. There’s nothing like experiencing today feeling sure that tomorrow will come as easily. The thought of it makes me sleep better at night.

Five years from now, will I still think this way? I wish to be less cautious.

A week ago, we were twelve-year-olds again. For Kaye’s birthday we had an afternoon of laughter and fun in the rain. I was actually worried Daddy (Kaye’s dad) would scold us for getting too soaked. It was fun. If we weren’t carrying our cellphones and cameras with us we would’ve stayed out longer.

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When you’re used to winning an argument it doesn’t mean you’ll never lose or you’ll never be wrong. In fact, you have to be more observant of yourself if subconsciously you’re pressing on not ending that winning streak instead of realizing the better idea. In a relationship, keep in mind that you’re not competing against each other. That’s what I learned the other day when Piglet and I had a little “talk” on our way to a date night. The good thing was that he said what he felt and made me realize what I’d become. It was hard to accept at first (as always, when you’re character’s being attacked) but with minutes of silence and self-assessment, my defense backed down and I realized he was right. And as we entered Greenbelt 5 I said “sorry” and thanked him for making me see myself from a different perspective. It was what I asked from him this year – openness for better communication. The night started peacefully. A movie and some walking and our date ended sweetly over pasta and pastries in Mom and Tina’s.

I’ve been wanting to replace my phone for the past couple of months. Doing so is untypical of me since I keep a phone until it’s totally broken and useless which takes around four to five years. I own a Motorola L7 which has been with me since 2006 and, for the past three years, has been doing a good job. I like it a lot because it’s small and slim. It’s still very much okay but I feel like I need something with more functionality – an email client, 3G/Wi-Fi enabled, a complex calendar and (most especially) QWERTY keyboard.

My first/original candidate is the famous iPhone 3G. Everyone wants one and I can very well use most of its features. I’ve always dreamed of getting one since my boss got one but it’s still too expensive and a bit ostentatious for me. The best thing I like about it is its slim design and the sophisticated display. Bongga talaga but other than that, I think I’m going to run out of reasons to have fun with it. I’ve already got an iPod.

My second candidate is Samsung B7610 OmniaPRO. The model name’s quite a mouthful so that’s a downside! No I’m just joking. I like this one a lot. In fact I like this better than the iPhone. It has a physical QWERTY keyboard (big plus), very professional design, nice 5MP camera, expandable memory up to 32GB, an FM radio, video player and it’s running on Windows Mobile (which Piglet recommends) so it has Pocket Office installed. It has everything I need. I don’t really carry too much work with me when I leave the office but should I need to do so, I can work with documents using the phone and email them on the go. Malay mo I reach that on-call status in the next two years. Haha! Really, when I saw this phone I felt love. I just wish it’s not as expensive as iPhone.

My third choice is another Samsung baby – B7320 OmniaPRO. It has pretty much the same features as B7610 – only less powerful (3MP camera, up to 17GB expandable memory) and they’re physically very different. The small keys on the keyboard is not appealing to my long fingers and the small screen makes me feel claustrophobic but it will still work very well with my mobile phone demands. It’s a very good 3rd option.

So now, the next question is when… when will I get one? And which one? That depends on how much B7610 will be – I really want it. The other two are there just as options because it’s good to have them. But it’s not like I’ll really choose anything else. Hopefully by the end of the year I’ll get to replace my phone. It’s gonna be my gift for myself this year.