Second day of my routine-in-the-making. It's Ash Wednesday today so I went to mass and got my forehead ashed. This year, I will try to fast and abstain. I actually thought that this would be a good way to get fit again. But the priest got me guilty-as-charged as he lectured that there's more in Lent. It's time to cleanse not just physically, mentally and emotionally but most of all spiritually. He's right of course! And for that, I will cleanse myself holistically. I've noticed that I'm sometimes ok maybe almost always grumpy, bitter and not happy. I think there's something wrong with me. Maybe I have too much hatred in my heart. I should let it all go. Defrost my cold heart. Make it warm. Put on a smile. And if miracles do happen, be this sunshine! Just by writing those down already made me feel a bit light.

Today, I caught myself obsessing about trying this and that. I blame Juice.ph for it! Hahaha! :D There's an article called Juice 50, "the ultimate list of things to DO, EAT, BUY AND TRY in and out of the metro." I have this fascination with reading reviews about certain cool places. I love finding out what's new out there. Where is it cool to hangout. Good food. Chill spots. Shopping havens. Night outs. You name it! Sadly, I also have the tendency of just reading about them and not going to any of it. Last Christmas, I actually made this list of things I want to do. So far I haven't done any of it. I get so hyped up when I read something new but at the same time there's that sinking feeling because I haven't gone to it. (I just realized now that maybe I should really become a writer. Go to these places. Be the one writing about them. Doing something I love for a living! Now, now, I've sidetracked a bit. ) On the other hand, it's actually very interesting to find out that the Philippines has this capability to produce awesome places. We're not just a small country full of malls. There's more here we have to discover. Places with character and have their own personality. They have lovely owners that will cater to you and make you feel comfortable. It's a breather from all the monotonous shops at malls. These not-so-much discovered places, can be your secret haven. A place you could tell your kids and grandkids. It will be something sentimental. A part of your life.

Now here's the list of things I want to do and places I want to go.
1. Beach with friends.
2. Camping with friends (bonfire, smores)
3.Foodtrip
4. Poledancing
5. Take photo of a sunset
6. Go to a concert (Maroon 5 pls.)
7. Write short stories
8. Drive thru in McDo using a bike
9. Wakeboarding
10. Surfboarding
11. Go to Maginhawa Street. Spend a day maybe.
12. Visit RONAC Art Center
13. Spend a day or half in a cafe with a book.
14. Ukay shopping at this mall in Aurora blvd.
15. Night out at B-Side/Saguijo
16. Fancy lunch/dinner with friends at Cafe 1771

That's already 16 of it. I must at least do half of it by summer. Or do it all!!