Wrap Up
With 2019 nearing its end, I’ve been thinking about what I got accomplished this particular. More than I thought and definitely not as much as I would have like. It’s interesting how this entire year has been spent in another country. I have never lived away from America for more than a couple of months. Seventy two beautiful days in Rio de Janeiro is the longest out of the country until this year.
Even when not actively networking I’ve met a bunch of people in Cebu. It’s been an incredibly rewarding and enlightening experience. From Sinulog to English Camp, a couple of trips out of the city, numerous travellers on vacation, and more expats than I care to recall, living an entire year outside American culture offers me experiences I’m still unable to properly understand. I’m certain at some point in the future things will be revealed about this particular year and this experience but today(this morning) that’s about all.
Today, Saturday, December 28, 2019, I am grateful that:
Rensi and I spent time together yesterday. We visited the Taoist Temple in Cebu. We arrived around 5:30 p.m. and the temple closed at 6 p.m. but we had plenty of time.
Rensi only wanted to hang out. The last couple of times we were together it was about shopping and getting tasks accomplished. That’s ok but it’s more enjoyable for me to not have an agenda and simply delight in each other’s company.
Rensi has a real desire for photo taking. One of my consistent regrets is having not taken enough photos in my youth and while we were together last night Rensi was more interested in taking pics than eating ice cream. She would have chosen to let her ice cream melt so she could take pics while we ate desert after visiting the temple.
Rensi invited me to her mom’s birthday party and I accepted. For months she’s wanted me to meet her family and I’ve hesitated. After so many experiences with Filipina women(not so good) it only seems appropriate I move to enhance my relationship with one I’ve known the longest and who seems to be truly interested in being with me. Time will tell what’ll develop from that deal.
Be Great. Be Grateful!