I'm super hungry! Unfortunately, I'm still in the office, and unfortunately, I'm not in Makati, where McDo's are everywhere and super near. What I need to do is go home and eat, but I can't because I'm still in the middle of a call.

The past few weeks have been okay, but missing home is starting to creep up my spine. I actually tried to block the feeling, yet it's inevitable. I can't stop thinking of sleeping in my own bed and waking up to the sound of my parent's voice. I still have 4 months to go, and I'm just counting the days.

On the other hand, being here is such a blessing. This is a stepping stone towards the attainment of my goals. I never would've believed that this could happen to me, but I guess, God had a bigger plan than I could imagine. Experiencing the lifestyle and work ethics of Americans is one thing, but I guess the most important impact this has is my personal growth. I feel like I'm becoming more mature as each day passes by...and there's no assurance that I will be the same 'Maddy' when I come back. There will definitely be some changes in terms of how I work, how I deal with people in the office, and how I battle with everyday challenges. However, how I am with my family and friends won't change at all. Well, if it does change, I hope it's for the better.

On a less serious note, we had a pool party last Saturday! It was sort of a despedida for Tors, who's leaving for Manila soon. Life here is where people come and go in a span of 6 months. Sigh.