It made me think of the things I really want to do. Sometimes it makes me sad finding myself in the office at 10pm. In front of the flickering computer monitor. Finishing something that can't wait for the next day. Beating deadlines. Fulfilling promises you committed with your superior. Whew!

Deep inside me, I'm screaming. I want to live my life the way I want it to be! I want to breathe fresh air! I want to travel the world with my family and my friends. I want to study abroad and go back to the Philippines to teach in a public institution! I want to inspire young souls! Be an instrument to better the lives of other people!

Yet my mind shrinks in uncertainty. I know it's normal but I hope that it won't prevent me from achieving my goals, dreams and aspirations in life. I won't allow this monster trap me in mediocrity.

And I'm back tapping the keyboard… working!