Confessions of a City Slicker

My first encounter with The Secret was when I was offered my current job.

I had been visualizing the figure I wanted for my salary on my pay slip for about a week when I got the call offering me the job and the exact figure I wanted.  How can I say no?  I guess it was no coincidence that my boss is also a big believer of law of attraction.

Like anyone who had just started using this law, I was freaked out a little when I got the call.  I just couldn’t believe it.  And just moments before, I was at a bookstore looking for the book.

The law has worked for me in little ways every day like when looking for a parking space.  Friends know that when I go anywhere, I’ll drive around looking for the most strategic spot to park my car.  Guess how I always find a spot that I like?

Now, again, it has worked for me big time.  I had wanted to go to the belly dance workshop during World Belly Dance Day, although the price is a little steep.  Heck, I was even prepared to eat instant noodles every day just to pay for it.

Then, my boss gave us a little bonus for our hard work during the launch of his latest project and the amount was enough for me to pay for the workshop, the hafla and a little extra left over to treat myself to a massage package at the spa downstairs from my office.

All I had to do was to put out my wish to the universe it will find ways to get it for me.

Ask and ye shall receive!

Standing in my balcony watching the world go by below, I came to a startling realization.

I haven’t taken a walk down my neighborhood since Baby died.  Of course I’ve been travelling up and down the road, I have to get to work and all that, after all.  But those times I’m in my car travelling at F1 speed.

What I meant was a pleasant, leisurely stroll down the road in the morning or evening.  It used to be an activity I look forward to because it was quality time that I got to spend with Baby.  The hour or so where we would take a slow walk in companionable silence.

I still see some of Baby’s old friends pass by with their owners.  Spotty the Dalmation who was just growing into adulthood when we first met is now a magnificent creature.  Teddy from the down the road, now an old girl who ambles slowly while her companion, who bears a remarkable resembelance to my Huggy Bear, runs about.

I haven’t seen the little Schnauzer around lately.  A very unique creature indeed, with his grey coat and white eyebrows and beard.  I heard he got stolen.  Poor thing.

A new addition is this beautiful little Shi Tsu who always goes for her walks in pretty frilly dresses.

Guess Baby really did get me out of the apartment instead of staying in all the time.  Some Saturday mornings when I don’t work, I’ll take her for an extra long walk before heading back home for some shut eye.  Sometimes, I’ll even take her for a car ride.

Those were sweet times….