My Traffic Life

I am Mae German. 34 years old. Born in Mangatarem, province of Pangasinan. I was taught and trained by Juan Dela Cruz, and I am currently being trained for more by Uncle Sam. Writing since the age of 12. Blogging since 2001. I keep a notebook and a pen in my bag, on my bedside table, and inside the bathroom. Misses a lot. Sometimes even my own voice. Loves to laugh. Sometimes even at myself. I am a work in progress. My ultimate dream is to be a SAHM. That is, if I am bound to have that chance in this lifetime... and I am.

My Traffic Rules

Don't take my words personally. At times, not even literally. This is my journal. You're my reader. My spectator. Applaud. Yawp. Yawn. Smile. Frown. Rave. Rant. Or not. Neither can I see you from where I am standing nor can I hear you.

This is not my life. Maybe just a part of it. But this is me meandering through life. My emotions fluctuate. My opinion varies. If it's too hot in here and you can't take it, leave. If it's dull and too cold, go somewhere else for warmth. I won't wipe the frown on your brow.

My stories, unless stated otherwise, are mostly fictional. Fiction could be based on reality. Still, they are fiction. Don't own it. Don't live in it. It is what it is. Leave it.

Watch out for the traffic light. Follow the rules. Cruise.

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Okay. I didn't have much on my list. Just a few things. As I have said in one of my posts, the stuffs (wool coat, cashmeres, leather bag, and boots) that I want were just 'dreams' for me because I don't think I need them. I don't even have a real wish list for Christmas. I could have put some dereon products there or the Burt's Bees Mama Bee's oil that I have been raving about or a supply of Head & Shoulder conditioner and the shaving cream, and my Likas Papaya soap (not because I want a lighter tone but because I feel I am much cleaner and fresher using it) and some things that you know I really need on a day-to-day basis. But well, the thing is, before I even write something about my big wishes here, they have already been granted. Like spending Christmas in other state. Mid of this year, when I learned that my younger brother will be in the US for Christmas (he's finally staying here for good), I started saving a portion of my meager pay on my "Christmas" bottle; also I have learned that I have a week vacation; that gave me a go. But then, I started establishing my payslips as an I.T. person. That became a burden, which, I am praying, would work in a smooth way. Anyways, I had to open most of my money bottles for that. The only bottles left now (yet I do not remember the last time I put a bill in them) were the Health and the U.S. bottles. The latter is for whatever fees I have to pay come September 2011.

Going back to what I want for Christmas...

My Auntie Mercy learned about the cancellation of my travel plans for December; the same time that she's wishing to see me and the rest of my siblings on Christmas. She offered to buy my tickets, which, of course, I grabbed. My youngest brother and his family were offered a free ride, too. She said they could rent a van from Las Vegas to SF and back. We were all excited until my brother's MIL did not approve of the long drive on holiday season (it's an 8-hour drive). Sad but we respect that. I know I will have my chance to see the family again, soon. I just have to keep on trying hard to save up.

Oh crap, I am being carried away here, let me get back to this topic later. I have to feed some cats.