Desert Oasis

"What makes the desert beautiful, is that somewhere it hides a well."
-The Little Prince (Chapter XXIV)

Life is hard. Then there comes the time when it gets harder. Ever felt like nothing you do is right and you feel wretched deep inside coz you know you can do it better or be better? Ever felt like the entire universe has conspired on making you miserable? I have, and it must be the worst feeling in the world.

Today is Saturday, another football day that I have to miss. I can't begin to explain how I long for the exhilarating experience of running around on that field under the scorching heat of the sun--throwing some balls, chasing after some flags--then feeling the dulling pain of defeat or the fulfilling glow of victory. Defeat or victory doesn't even matter, you know--it's the friendship, the thrill, the adrenaline rush--that relieves my stress and for a moment I'm carefree again.

But today is also our Evaluation day. Tough luck, huh? Each time I pray I ask God to ease my pain, even just a bit. Then I read this quote (above) and I realized that indeed I have found a well in CallTek. I love the environment, the people are amazing, there's a lot to learn and I like helping people. I can't ask for a better job (but i can ask for a better pay =D). It did hurt to be apart from something that meant a lot to me but I hope to regain it someday. Just like in the desert, certain sacrifices has to be made but that doesn't mean that all hopes are lost--one just needs to keep an eye on the horizon and eventually an oasis will appear.