sunflower fairy

My thesis proposal is practically done. I am writing the refinements of my Bibliography. I worked on this for months and it is a birthday gift to myself when I turned 37 last May 19.

I am happy that I have accomplished this far. Yet, I am aware there’s more work to be done until I am really, really through with my thesis. I liken myself to a patient mountain climber. I congratulate myself for the distance I have covered; and survey the path left behind and the path that lies ahead.

I have to defend the proposal and once it gets approved; there’s data gathering to look forward. I know it would be another exciting adventure because I am going to meet people who will share with me their memories of Mindanao.

I am preparing the ground for the next uphill climb. I know that lessons learned would help me persevere to make it to the next "camp".

I have learned to appreciate baby steps and mustered the courage to take leaps of faith as I continue. I am tired right now, yet, there’s time for respite.

Sigh…