Gotta Keep On Writing!

Missing in action over this blog for almost three weeks, I cannot stress any further how thesis and practicum has made me crazy-busy.

Thesis business has transcended from research and paper writing to scriptwriting and all the crazy pre-production requirements, and finally, shooting; and re-shooting this weekend! I hope we capture better shots this time around so it's all down to stitching all the clips together into a winner thesis video! Haha. And then there's practicum! It's not that taxing, really. I can't say much yet because I think I need to gather all my thoughts first, haha. But it's fun! The only thing I dislike about it is that I live so far away! (It's not even an aspect of practicum, I know. Haha.) Anyway, practicum days have become a process with regard to commuting: jeep-MRT-walk to the office, and then reverse on my way home.

I also love how my best friend and I don't get sick of each other or fight or whatever kahit araw araw na kaming nagkikita at buong araw magkasama. Hello, maybe that's why we're best friends? Haha. We have not run out of things to talk about, thank heavens. Or maybe because we can't help that our minds have the same brain works.

Anyway, in other news: Monday night, my blockmate invited me into a unique group over Facebook. It's a writing group composed of writers of all kinds and forms. Honestly, it initially felt like work to me: more reading and writing and thinking and I just don't know if my brain is still up for it. Later on, though, I began to sense tingling sensations of thrill and excitement all over my soul! No exaggeration. Pardon the flair for drama, but the idea of satisfying the urge to write creative pieces again left twinkles in my eyes. Haha. I can't wait to get all the creative juices flowing after a long time of drought!

Lastly, just this morning, the drive to post an entry again was overwhelming. The fact that people around me have been coming up with actual blogs (as in more original and less re-posted content!) and even people in the workforce (say, people from practicum? Haha) have the same appetite for expression through words, refueled my passion. Okay, OA na.

Oh, almost forgot. It's Ash Wednesday! See, the Season of Lent starts today, which means it's time for 40 days of fasting and abstinence. Yes, not fast-eating and absence! As much as I'd like to make promises (like New Year's resolutions) I barely succeed in, I think I'll make do with:

• Avoiding second-helpings HAHA; abstain from desserts and other unnecessary food intake
  
• Cutting down on the bad stuff of 3-5 per day into a maximum of 1, and that's it!
• Limit bad thoughts, words, and actions (not much of the latter naman, I guess it's just been really stressful lately)
• Less ogling over Facebook and Twitter, or no Facebook or Twitter at all!

Okay, word vomit, over.