taking a leap

I like to plan. I can get too obsessed with planning something that I would be consumed by it until something else gets my attention. But if my life would be a sample of my planning skills, I guess I suck at it. Well, as they say, if you want to make God laugh, plan. So far though, a lot of things in my life are way ahead of my timetable.

After college, I joined one of the top insurance companies to be an actuarial specialist. I had a lot going for me in terms of my career. I stayed for 3 years and then felt restless with my job. I was still doing great but I don't get fulfillment from what I do. The possibility of teaching suddenly came up and a choice needed to be made. It was a 'deal or no deal' kind of thing and I took the leap. I've been teaching for more than a year now and I get fulfillment each and every day.

After almost 5 years of being together, Ramil and I felt a 'tug' towards married life. We don't just want to be boyfriend-girlfriend, we felt ready to spend our lives together, and we took the leap. We've been married for 7 months now, such a short time but no regrets so far. Hehe!

Before getting married, we both agreed that we wanted at least a year before trying to have a baby. We wanted to have time to adjust fully to married life and to enjoy each other without the responsibilites of parenthood. It so happened that God has other plans because after just 4 months of being married, we learned that we are on the family way. No, we did not take the leap this time, we were pushed over the cliff ;)

I guess we will continue to take leaps and to be pushed for the rest of our lives. Despite my liking for planning, I also like surprises. It keeps our lives exciting. No matter how OC we can become, life will not just let itself be planned. So be brave, take the leap or just brace yourself for that life-altering push.