This one is a little bit different. Today I want to write about stuff that I'm anticipating sometime in the future. So, here's the stuff I'm looking forward to:
- Australian citizenship
We've filed our application December last year. Submitted all the requirements and paid the fees. Until now, I haven't heard a single word from them. First quarter of the year is almost over in less than two weeks -- I'm expecting at least in the second quarter of 2019 I've heard some positive news from them.
- MIA's departure
Yes, my mother-in-law is a big help for us here. We don't pay for day care fees, we don't prepare breakfast, lunch and dinner anymore. We do less and less household chores. We've become very dependent on Mama. I know it will be tough without Mama but I'm actually looking forward to be alone again with the family -- just us. I miss it. When it's just us, everyone is involved and do their fair share in household chores. This way, it's more realistic.
- Gardening
Since I've started my mulching project in the backyard -- I got to finish what I've started. It will require some resources to be funneled to it: my time, energy and definitely money to purchase the tools and materials needed to complete the project. Hmm, I already had an initial opposition from dude because she's aware that it would cost a bit of money to maintain a garden that's not really ours but we own for the time being while were renting but might as well enjoy the piece of land that we have while we're here. It'll be for the kids anyway and for our sanity as well.
I like that gardening also brings the family together. Doing an activity with one goal in mind. Accomplishing something that's tangible is really powerful. It gives you the confidence that you can do something awesome and shape your environment.
- Best body
I've picked up my kettlebell once again and jogging twice a week at least. In the coming weeks I want to go back to the gym. Even if it means being a weekend gym warrior -- something is still better than nothing. Going to the gym on a Friday and a Sunday is better than doing nothing. Midweek I could stick in some jogging still or some body weight exercises. I am almost at the ripe age of 40 and should really start taking care of my one and only body. If I plan to be in shape for the rest of my life and enjoy worldly pleasures -- my body should be able prepared.
- Our own home
This is always up in our goals -- but damn the first hurdle of coming up with the deposit. It just takes a very long time to save up for it. The only hope we've got is to purchase a cheaper home or increase our savings or doing both. Asking for money is really not an option for us because we want to be independent and not ask any help from anybody for our own home. I mean fuck it if it takes us our lifetime to get it -- at least it's earned not given. I believe that with our efforts alone we can achieve our goal and live in our own home.
Notice that my playing the piano goal is no where to be found. Hmm I haven't given up but it just doesn't give me pleasure right now. I haven't put in the time to learn it yet but I'll get to it. Maybe my energy is best spent tutoring the kids for now because they need my attention more than learning piano for myself.
I am thankful for the things I have now, and the things that will arrive later on. The challenge is to enjoy -- take it all in now and not worry too much about the future.