Today is Day 2. It has been more challenging than I thought it would be. But grace is present. I don’t feel the hunger, but when I smell certain types of food, I get cravings. I keep reminding myself about self-denial.

I have also learned something: because you’re fasting, you easily get cold. I’ve learned to wear sweaters and down jackets so I don’t end up freezing.

I’ve committed to spending the next seven days praying and fasting for the things I want to accomplish this year. I’m hoping that the next 7 days brings me to a deeper awareness of Jesus’ work in my life. I am excited!

I’ve committed to fast from (aside from food): secular music, movies and books. I was also thinking of fasting from Twitter and Facebook, but that is practically impossible, since I need Facebook for my job. Maybe fast from a posguys barcode scanner? Kidding.

I have two 2012 planners now. One from the Moon Leaf Tea Shop and one from Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf.

I have no idea which to use.

I do plan to use one for work and one for personal stuff. But which for which purpose? Which would be great for taking notes of dates for delivery of restaurant supplies?

This is such a strange dilemma. I hope I don’t receive any more planners. Though I would appreciate the coupons.

I want a nice awesome set of altec lansing speakers. I know. Late wishlist revelation.

I don’t care. Wishlists don’t have to be necessarily for Christmas, right?

Oh, if only we had our own Amazon warehouse in the Philippines. Then it would be so easy to purchase items online. Please, Amazon? Open a PH warehouse?

Somehow, I doubt the possibility of this wish being granted.

And I realized that I’d like to be able to write a whole book.

About what? I don’t know.

Certainly not about the fact that I like to wear nursing scrubs to bed because they are very comfy. TMI, I know.

I don’t know. I just want to write. But I am aware that I need a subject matter. Should I talk about milk tea? Planners? I don’t know.

I have turned into such a milk tea addict the past few weeks. It’s pathetic. Tomorrow, I head for another milk tea expedition. I also plan to search for cigars sampler for someone. Hopefully I find a good set.

I also plan to start thinking about my prayer points in a few days.

Just a few more days until the new year. I am strangely excited.

A few days ago I bought a new guitar. I was supposed to spend the cash on cutting tools, but realized how much I miss playing. I need to continue learning..

It’s been an exciting few days, reacquainting myself with the instrument. I have had so much fun. I’m excited to learn again and to learn more. And record more, of course.

Today, I saw a chipped tile. I’ve been looking at basement tile to find out how much it would cost to replace the chipped linoleum.

I need to work on my temper. I’ve been such a bear the past few days I’m surprised no one has run for the hills yet. I’m thankful that I have patient friends. I have such good friends.

I believe we all have a right to our own opinions, but that comes with a responsibility: the responsibility to express your opinions in a proper manner. Not in a manner typical of those who are uneducated.

I would rather spend my time find out how to buy gold online from Golden Eagle than to listen to your opinions. You are annoying.

We’ve been organizing an outreach to end the year on a good note.

We’re giving away new year’s eve dinner packages to needy families. I am excited for this. We’re giving them something small, plus educational packs for the kids. It’s not as flashy as truck gps tracking devices, but it’s still a grand gesture.

I sure hope this will be a meaningful New Year for the families of Lupang Arenda.