Seaside Mall

Yesterday Randy, Girlie, and Aundry picked me up and let me tag along with them as they ran errands. One of our stops was Seaside Mall. The place is massive. Having spent time in Manila, I’d visited Mall of Asia a couple of times, but this place seems just as massive. It’s interesting to get excited about a shopping mall but here it is, making the gratitude list.

The cool thing really is making new friends. Along with Randy and Girlie, it was cool as we sat and enjoyed a cup of coffee, met an ex-pat from Joplin, Missouri. Cool guy, retired military out finding his way in the country.

Today, Sunday, January 6, 2019, I am grateful that:

I am able to make new friends. I am grateful I have learned how to develop relationships with people and find out what’s important to them and to my best to bring something to the table other than my own interest.

I am grateful I was able to navigate to another mall. I have been able to network with people to assist in finding an apartment here to live. I have been transparent and honest explaining that finding accommodations within a hotel is not within my current budget. I’ve been able to set aside my ego and tell the truth. It’s challenging to be vurnerable but the truth is the truth. I am not in a situation where spending hotel room rates are affordable.

I suppose the lesson is be authenticate. Tell the truth. Allow people to meet you where you are. Those that are meant to be around will be around. Those meant to pass by briefly will pass by.

Enjoy your life and be impactful!!!