Sun shines on me

What a difference a short conversation makes. Of course, it's more of a negotiation than a conversation, although I tried to make it look like it's chit chat. I cornered my "new" boss and asked for something most ordinary bosses wouldn't give, and I was surprised with the three words he gave me in return...

You are fired..?
No way man...?
Not a chance...?
No, no, no...?

Of course, not, silly. "You got it..." is more like it.

That night more than a week ago, I slept like a baby. The following morning, I woke up with a renewed sense of well-being. It's the first time in months that this happened, since those fateful days in December when I had to tell my people they don't have jobs anymore or that day in March when my own firm defaulted on me. Nowadays I am able to complain about ordinary stuff, like traffic and the fact that Manila has become like Mumbai, temperature-wise. Those days I figured there are more important things to complain about, like working without getting the pay you contractually deserve or being dragged into legal battles just to save someone's ass (namely, your boss').

Finally, the sun is shining. The rain has stopped, although I get the occassional drizzle here and there. Of course, this time of year I would appreciate the rain and the drizzle, literally. So I now see the things I used to ignore. I now appreciate short walks along Emerald Avenue or to Megamall, whereas before I walk or drive without really seeing the things around me.

And more importantly, Ortigas doesn't look so bad anymore. In fact, I am contemplating on moving my base to Ortigas from Makati. Well, not until my lease expires, which is two months from now. Plenty of time to look for a perfect place to stay for the next 12 months.