On the life front:
These past couple months have been a roller coaster of events and emotions. In January, I made up my mind to finally quit my job and move home to study for the GMAT at the end of August. No job, no income, leave my friends and life here in SD, go home and study. Simple no?
Alas, things in life are never easy and never go as planned. Little did I know, March came and brought along a boy (W.) that would steal my heart away and be almost* everything I wished for in a boyfriend.
I knew I was doomed when April, May, and June passed and the more we felt like friends and lovers that have known each other for most of our lives, and yet, just met. Late June, and early July, we went on a 20+hour road trip to visit his friends and family, and came back with a much deeper appreciation for one another.
Crap. Was the only thought going through my head when in mid July, I was watching August fast approaching on the horizon, knowing that I had to make a decision fast and soon about leaving San Diego. From the beginning, my parents haven't really approved of this relationship - why? Because he was of another ethnicity than I was. I saw a side of my parents that I never thought (believed) they had - racist. They admit it and are reluctant to budge. Even the thought of wanting to introduce the boy to the family was met with rejection and disdain. Sigh. Keeping this reaction of my parents in mind, I knew there would be no way I'd be able to move home and continue this relationship**.
After quite a few sleepless nights, I decided to still quit my current job, but stay in San Diego for the time being and study here instead. Yes, I'd be living off of my savings for a few months, but that is a small price to pay for independence and the freedom to see where this relationship would go. And perhaps, in the mean time, find another job that is slightly less demanding and would allow me an opportunity to be able to enjoy life and prepare myself for the next stage of life. I can't stay a lab tech forever!
I gave a month's notice last Friday. My boss was surprisingly supportive and told me that I should go home and think again of my options; she was willing to let me work part time if it came to it. I told her I would meet again with her in a week and give her my answer.
On the running front:
Oh gawds, the last time I ran was when I was visiting W.'s family in early July. Since then due to family drama, tired of running, and the stress of making all these big life decisions I have been completely out of commission on the running front.
I have a half marathon coming up in 12 days, with a time limit of 3 hours. Fudge. I finally dragged my sorry butt out for a 1 miler since I wasn't quite sure how far I'd be able to make - 11:24 was my time. Not too shabby I suppose for a month+ hiatus. Tomorrow, I will be trying for 2 miles. Wish me luck!
On blogging front:
I will definitely start to update more, now that big things have died down a bit I will be gearing up for studying mode - any type of procrastination is welcomed, right? Oh dear.
*He is mostly perfect, however still gotta work on a couple things no? Life is good, but it ain't THAT GOOD. ;)
**I hope in time, they will eventually accept and see him for him, and not his skin color or heritage background if this relationship does progress in the direction that both W. and I want to see it go.
1 comment:
Wow!!! There have definitely been big things going on in your life lately! I hope that your parents come around and eventually see W. for who he is; that kind of drama can add a lot of unnecessary stress to a relationship and I would hate for that to have any negative consequences for you. What have you decided to do job-wise? I've been struggling on that front, also, and would be interested in your decisions and how you made them. Good luck training for the half!!!!
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