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A whole new way of living started for me this August. I went back to school and got a new job. (｡◕‿‿◕｡)ﾉシ SPELL busy! I'm super woman lately. haha

I'm learning a lot from both. I now realize that my past mindset was mediocre. I tried to do my job well but I missed the whole point by light years. It's not about getting used to what you're doing. It's about learning and having passion for your job.
Yesterday was especially hard. I broke down from too much stress. I am looking at it as growing pains. The usual way I'm doing things is no longer effective. I need to adapt in order to excel. It's a really hard process but I am positive I will make it through fine as the days go by.

1. It's really nice to wake up in the wee hours of the morning to go to work. I love dayshift!
2. My weapons in life ;)
3. The way I deal with stress is food binge! Ugh I already gained 5kgs and it won't budge!
4. Words of wisdom in the most unlikely place.
5. Knowledge is a path to a better place.

Find your Courage

In line with my plans for the next 3-5 years of my life – focused on investing in myself – I have gone back to school. It's quite exciting really, being back after so many years. The understanding comes easy. Though I have a lot to re-learn.

Why go back you ask? For the very same reason we read books. We want to learn. We want to expand our thinking beyond the four corners of our room. I was guilty of the mentality "I'm too old for school". Like there is a set range of years to be in it. But now that I have gained a wider perspective, that kind of thinking – I realize – is mediocre. We have one life to live. Are we really prepared to spend it un-lived?

I prepared for this great leap months ahead. I also work full time so I had to really put effort into it. I knew what needs to be done and where to go. Actually doing it though is another thing. I had to find my courage. I woke up one morning, put on a nice pair of shoes and dove right into it. Sometimes overthinking doesn't get you anywhere. Find your courage.

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1. July started off with bad weather while my nerves were feeling pretty much the same.  Honestly I only gave this my 80%. I have really bad studying habits. (¬_¬) Results are in July 27!!! OMG!! Σ（￣o￣lll)
2. Taisho Ramen~ perfect for bed weather. Meal after JLPT exam.
3. Zero visibility with 3 storms hitting the Philippines one after another.
4. Tempura heaven~~
5. To cap off July, I won 2 free tickets for BIGBANG MADE in Manila~ (｡◕‿‿◕｡)ﾉシ
6. July you have been good. Thank you!!

Ahem did I just eat all throughout July?! hahaha