Checklist v.1

When I was in college, I told myself that I will be getting one of this...

and that I will start pinning 'been there' little flags once I have visited the country. I actually thought that I will be a trekker-and that I will be hopping from one country to the other. Apparently, I have been stuck in Manila--and the reality is I have only visited a few neighboring countries (yup, no life).

I took a couple of days off from work--this was suppose to be my vacation with G; but since we had to rebook his trip---this gave me all my ME time. It ended up to be very beneficial for my well-being....

 

"ME time" included mucho reflection - I went back to memory lane. I remember how passionate and excited I was fresh out from college. I reflected on questions such as...What was my vision for myself back then? What was I passionate about? What instantly made me happy? What I would like to try? What I thought would give me fulfillment?  

It dawned to me that I haven't done much (based on my self-made standards). I was just floating. So that prompted me to make a checklist-to give me a clearer direction on what I want to do and also to remind me that there is so much more in life to experience and learn. That I should keep on growing, to be eager to learn more, to be excited and to seek challenges, to be more involved..

Checklist (version1)

1. I NEED to travel more next year. Five countries that is on my 2012 list:

• Singapore + Thailand (need to visit my bestfriend Y). Birthday next year!
• Bali (an all girls vacation before bestriend A gets hitched). Will stay in Hyatt!
• Sofia, Bulgaria (close to my heart). 
• Germany (need to visit twinny in Hameln).  Fetch me at the airport! :)

2. I NEED to learn more.

• Take up a short certification course to strengthen my credential. I'm still scouting for a school.

3. I NEED to try something new.

• Cuban Salsa (2nd time around). Think.. Havana? I tried this before with bestfriend G before he went to New York. It was fun but I was too conscious with my left and right footing which led me to FLOP. But, I'm game to try this again! I'm hoping that I can pull my good friend M so that he can be my 'salsa partner'..hihi. 
• COOK. I was thinking of taking a short course in pastry--but its a bit too taxing for me because that means I have to buy all those gadgets, oven, baking tools and the works...also, that means-I'll be surrounded with too much sweets (Ekk). Since I'm trying to take sugar out of my menu-It's obvious that this is not the best choice for me. Now, I'm thinking of Asian Cuisine (to strengthen my Asian roots)...what do you think?

4. I NEED to be involved.

• Be more involved with a NGO. I have to look for a group that has the same advocacy as mine. Something that hits close to my heart-and then I will pledge my support and be an active and productive member of it.

5. I NEED to allot MORE time in Reading and Writing. 

• I seriously want a kindle...more books!
• Blog each day -> trying to make it a habit.