Baby, it's Hugh :>

Here I am typing to the tune of Sean Kingston's Rum and Raybans. Yes, I know, it's not exactly the type of music I would be caught dead listening to. But what harm is there listening to another new genre, right? :)

Speaking of change, where it's the only permanent thing in the world (but I could actually name quite a lot, say death and birth), I see myself going through some. It's pretty amazing to know that I'm a lot different from what I thought I would be like today from an awkward teenager's (because hey, we all went through that phase) point of view. Everyday is an opportunity to learn, to develop, and to grow. Everyday presents a reason to accept and refute, to ponder and then finally decide. :)

This year, before I turn another year older, I hope I can recall as much reasons as I could that I have also grown wiser and more substantial. I wish to acquire the qualities I see in my mother and all the beautiful people I am surrounded with.

1. Quality time = ME time

I used to dread going to places and events alone. I used to always reach out and look for company in the presence of family and friends. Used to being the key words. Today and the past few years, I appreciate and value my time alone, where I can gather my thoughts and bask in the tranquil state that only a peaceful mind can offer. Suddenly, the chaos and noise begin to blur and fade into the background. Simple things begin to matter most.

2. God, family, friends

When all these three are put together, they come out as the only perfect combination. I don't know about you but this fact is inarguable. :) Sometimes, human as we are, we tend to forget that fame, power, and glory are never going to be the answer. We find ourselves lost and blinded in all these and then next thing we know, we're buried so deep it's hard to find our way up. My dear friends, when we value our loved ones, who are our prized possession, we find significance and purpose in living. :)

3. Fitness and hobbies

I've heard myself say "Tonight, I'm going to devote two hours of my time jogging," or "I will exercise" a couple of times, but I hardly put them into action. I have not really walked my talk. So this year, seeing as I have a lot of time in my hands and my plate is practically empty, it's high time I actually tag this as a priority. I know my body will thank me later. :)

Until then, amigos.