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Yesterday I got to talk to my mom. I love her so much, and I miss her so much that I suddenly felt that I've been growing very far from the family that I so very much love and have been a part of all my life. Just a couple of days ago, I received a comment on my blog from the newest member of the Berris family (my second cousin Jeff's wife, ate Menchee) and I deelply appreciate it.

I have been living with my cousin here in Manila, and I never really felt how lonely it can feel if you're away from you're family for a considerable while. My infrequent visits to Calauan every other weekend don't really feel like a touch of home base because mainly I still work when I get home. And besides, I sleep around more than 12 hours on weekends with the hope of trying to get my biological clock back on track. I'm pretty sure it's not working because well, frankly I'm still up at 2:30 am in the morning due to work. I'm not complainint, but I can't do anything about it just yet.

I'm thankful to my superior, Ms. J, that she has enough confidence in me and my capabilities to allow me to work with mobile-arts even if I'll be in Laguna studying in UPLB. I should show my appreciation more by going to office early and that's precisely what I plan to do in the near future. In short, I don't plan on sleeping just to get to work early. Really early this time, maybe arounf 8 am, I should be logging in already.

Anyhow, later's going to be my last real day at work, and next week I'll be working in Laguna, and meeting clients in Manila only on days when I have free days from my school schedule. And I also plan on finishing the thesis really soon because frankly, I can't let it keep piling up as the time and resources go flying by.

Maybe reporting once in a while to the office and meeting up with friends, but I certainly will have to maintain the contacts in Manila.

It's going to be another transition period for me, and I had (and am still having) fun at this current phase I'm in, and I plan on learning more as life takes me further into time and the future. I just hope other people are also having as much fun as I am.

CHill...

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