Miracles

Yes, the Sisa in me has emerged once again. Just last week, I had my generous share of bitching about my circumstances, about the depressing rain, about where to transfer all the drama the I have always had. (This drives my husband crazy, but between you and me, that is what attracted him to me in the first place...Joke!) Anyway, like a wheel that turns, I am in my up again. And this entry is all about miracles. My fault, even the most minute things that happen in my mundane life is still a miracle, I just dont appreciate them. So, in all humility, I will enumerate those beautiful gifts God has designed for me the past week....

Mizuno Infinity Run. I was so happy to see a sunny Sunday morning. No sign of rain, or drizzle. The road was on the verge of getting dry. And so, I ate my peanut butter sandwich and drank my water and off I went to the Fort.
This time, my 10 k run was much better than my Auto Race Review Run (wherein I was the last runner). I loved running up the Buendia Flyover, seeing nearly a thousand people in groups, or alone, loving the sunshine and the wind kissing our happy faces. I saw a few running celebrities coming back while I was on my way to Makati Avenue, and people started smiling back at me. I guess I was grinning stupidly for no reason at all.
There were happy embarrassing moments, too. I had a former parent who was anxious about her first 10 k, saying she was just going to walk the whole time. I figured her walk was more of a gallop, she finished way ahead of me (nakakahiya, diba?).
I also saw my former boss, who introduced me to Takbo.ph people. He's right, I was so hesitant to join the picture taking, but that's how it starts... Good thing I got to talk to him, since he gave me very helpful advice, which leads me to my second miracle..

Second Wind Store. Although I had a great time at the Mizuno Run, there was something that really bothered me. My 5 month old running shoes. My right toes were already feeling pain due to lack of wiggle room, and I had to adjust my knees to this pain. I walked during the run numerous times, but I guess out of will and joy, I still tried my best to run. But, I knew I had to give up the shoes I had trained with for 5 months. My beautiful Mizuno's . My former boss Rico suggested that I see Mr. Hector Yuzon of Second Wind Store to consult about what shoes would be right for me. And so yesterday, I went with a budget, open to the idea of buying new shoes, just so my feet would not suffer. Mr. Yuzon was very polite (even when he was holding my dirty, worn out running shoes!!), and told me I was wearing shoes that did not support my over pronation (to the unititiated, it just means I run with my feet almost knock-kneed) and so he suggested certain models. After a test run, I went with New Balance 848.

A New Home. The most important of all my miracles I guess is this. My mother in law found a nice place for us, a bungalow a little bit farther than Valle, but the space was a winner. We were initially choosing between this (4 bedroom house 400 square meters) and a 3 bedroom condominium behind my mom's house (130+ square meters). Yes, we will be farther from my mother, but we'll be nearer my mother in law's house. The difference lies on my daughter's happiness. The space the more distant house provided was essential to her, as she is getting quite restless in a shoebox where we now live in. That feeling of uncertainty and homelessness? They disappeared the moment we saw the bungalow. Hopefully we build a happy life in our new place...dream big dreams, maybe have another baby... well, we'll see...

So, there. I guess this time I end things on a positive note! Thank God for all the blessings!