After the SONA holiday and now with two class suspensions because of Typhoon Juaning, we have been enjoying an extended vacation.

Actually, I’ve been on a vacation for a few weeks now after my contract with my previous show ended. It has given me some time to spend with my family and to think about what I want to do next.

I’ve been a full time mom for the past three weeks or so, allowing me to be with my girls 24 hours a day. It’s fun to witness their milestones, hear expression they’ve learned for the first time or listen to stories they make up by themselves.

But I have to admit, sometimes it does get crazy especially when they’re both in a bad mood and they’re squabbling every other minute. It makes me want to get out of the house and just go somewhere quiet.

Which made me realize, it’s good to be away from them sometimes. Sometimes being the keyword. Being cooped up in the house makes momma grumpy and that’s not good for everybody at home.

That’s why on SONA day, I met up with my mom and big brother for a shopping treat. I promised her long ago I would buy her a new bag but never got around to meeting up with her because of work.

It was a good thing almost all of the stores were still on sale, the barcode scanner was my friend that day — I was able to stay within budget and still buy my mom a pair of new sandals to match her bag.

It feels good to be able to shop for her. I remember how she would give up shopping for herself just so she could buy stuff for me when I was a kid. Now it’s my turn to give back. But I’m still shopping for myself.

The rest of the week and for the coming days, I’m just going to write and read as I prepare for my new career. It’s a leap of faith on my part but I know I made the right decision.