In a couple of weeks, we're entering the last quarter of 2024. Has it been that long since I blogged? I can't believe that I just published one entry in this blog.
It was all a blur. I am still running the EV business and the eye clinic, apart from singing and motherhood.
We bagged a major client and are still in the process of fulfilling the order. Our major supplier still has problems with the production schedule and it has caused major hiccups down the line. I am praying and staying hopeful that we will be able to redeem ourselves.
The eye clinic celebrated its first anniversary. We have helped a lot of less-fortunate people, to say the least. I am thankful that we are earning and helping at the same time. I am quite satisfied that we can also give livelihood to well-deserving people. There is still room for growth but we are not being greedy. Our partners have plans of expanding to other areas. But this is still up for review.
We've been asked to be more active in our local parish. It has been a major adjustment for us. But we are grateful that our service has been reciprocated with graces and friendship.
There are travel plans for my choir next year. Everything is still so vague. I am heading the tour committee but I will be delegating a lot more responsibilities to willing volunteers. Madaming bibo this time. It is so refreshing to have so many youngins (Gen Z? term) who want to be involved. It used be just the same group of people. Funding will still be a challenge. Casting will be a challenge too, knowing that there are many eager members who will fill in limited slots.
On the family front, the kids are quite independent. As a parent, I have more time to devote on other things besides family. Johann drives himself to school now. Javi and Joaquin are now picked up and dropped off at the house. Only Bettina needs to be brought to the carpool terminal. It is liberating. Our weekends as a family are still quite busy. Sundays are still difficult. This needs a separate post.
As for me, I am up for a medical check up. I had stones blasted out of my ureter in the first quarter. I am not sure if it was effective since didn't go back for a follow-up. Drinking 2-3L of water is still difficult for me. I am clear on the OB-Gyn side. Mammo and Utz are up next. I am thinking of undergoing a calcium score diagnostic test done considering our family history of cardio diseases. Financially speaking, we are more comfortable now. Emotionally, it has been a rollercoaster ride. A lot of willpower was used to combat stressors to focus on what needs to be accomplished.
As we draw the 9th month of year to a close, I am quite grateful that HE has empowered me to be here in spite of everything. I'm different from who I was last year.
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