Things I’m Grateful for, 8/19/2011 Edition

I recently took a trip to Manila, as my The Digerati Life boss was in town and wanted to meet up with us, her Philippine employees. The trip was made possible by other clients, too. That’s something I’m very grateful for.

More than the meeting with the boss, going back to Manila had been a long-held urge, because I wanted to meet some people, do a few errands, among other things. It was just pure serendipity that I finally got to do so, and was even given the funding for it. I’m so grateful for that alone. 

In those six days I was in Manila, however, I was only able to do so much. However, I feel like it was still a fruitful time. I’ve learned to quit maximizing time so much. Life is too beautiful to cram everything in so short a time. So,

• Undeserved Blessings — “Undeserved Blessing” is the name of the supercharged iPod Touch Cherry Mobile Nova Android phone that I was given (well, just financed), for work. I’ve always hated touch screens and at first, it was like a wrestling match between the gadget and me. After two days using its touch keypad, though, I finally got the hang of it. It’s more a handy computer than a phone for me. And indeed, that’s really the purpose of Androids. I love the fact that I no longer need an iPod or an mp3 player, plus I could surf online and even update my social networks on a beautiful, snappy touchscreen interface. I even read my Bible and make my notes there.
• Coffee!!! — I guess it’s safe to say that this will ALWAYS be in most of my lists. In Manila, I got the Large cup for 7-11’s French Vanilla coffee, which is about the size of a Venti Starbucks cup. It was awesome, even if it were “just instant.”
• Underserved Blessing came with a big bonus. — I’ve always wanted to listen to my favorite Internet-based station, Elijahstreams, via a gadget that isn’t my computer. I realized and discovered that Undeserved Blessing actually serves that purpose. Another three-year prayer answered!

I have more to come, but since this post has been long-overdue, I’m publishing this, and then making a new one!