If you need something to change, change something. My point is - If you’re not happy, do something about it. What mattered to me was this: I wasn’t happy then, and I needed something to change. It didn’t matter to me if it was something I could commit to for a lifetime. I knew that it was something I could do for a long, long time. It was definitely what I wanted then, and it is still what I want now. Is this what you want to do for the rest of your life?įor the rest of my life? Not sure about that. I needed to be sure if it was really the life that I would want to lead. Is this your passion? What are you passionate about? Funny enough, they were the first questions I asked myself. I always hear it in interviews, speeches, and even random conversations with friends. Passion has become a buzz word since I hit mid-twenties. If you quit your job, how will you support yourself? It took a long time, but the wait was worth it when I was finally ready. There was so much at stake, so it needed some careful planning. Some people - braver people - would just file their resignation right away. And it led to that morning in 2010 when I just found myself staring at the ceiling. But as my destinations became brighter, my corporate job appeared and felt bleaker. I was happy to be trapped in that clockwork. The more places I set foot on for work, the more I was inspired to work harder, save bigger, and eventually go farther. Work hard on weekdays, travel harder on weekends. I began going on weekend getaways more frequently.
A couple of years later, I was able to do just that. On my flight back to Manila, I promised myself that I would return, and this time enjoy it. In the middle of mourning, I could not help but be blown away by the sheer natural beauty of the place. My grandfather passed away, and I had to fly to Puerto Princesa to attend his funeral. My whole love affair with plane tickets and seat sales started in 2007. If my college self would see me now, he’d be like, “ What the hell are you doing with your life? There’s an effin’ career ladder in front of you, effin’ climb it!” If I was going to do it, I would have to do it right. That morning I chose to quit my job.īut not so fast. And since I couldn’t do both at the same time, I had to choose. It’s just that I didn’t want it to be the only thing I did.
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