it’s a rarity that i have this much free time at work in a week. but nonetheless, it’s another opportunity to run through some random thoughts. i’ve been feeling kinda woozy these past few days, probably because i’ve been getting less sleep than usual. it’s not that i’m spending too much time at work, in fact, i’ve been leaving the office almost on time, around 30 minutes after my shift ends. unlike before wherein i spend an extra two hours on the average after my shift to finish work. maybe it’s the stress that’s keeping me awake. weird. on the other hand, things at home aren’t the same since my mom left for the US a week ago. i’m now the man of the house, which means taking care of everything. from laundry, to the dishes, paying the bills, bringing the car to the carwash (or oftentimes, washing it myself), ironing of clothes, to keeping the house clean. i guess doing all that work at home takes time away from rest. it’s not that i’m complaining. i’ve experienced the same thing before during my college days when i was working while in school, and my mom is in the US and i was taking care of everything. but i guess back then, it was different. things were a lot simpler and more manageable. oh well, no reason to complain about changing times now. i just hope it doesn’t rain later on while on my way home or i have to wash the car again after going to the carwash last saturday. its almost payday weekend and i was thinking of treating my brother and sister out this sunday for lunch. sort of like a homecoming for my brother ’cause he spent two-and-a-half months in a dorm reviewing for his board exam which he took last weekend. although he comes home once in a while during weekends, it was not the same without him at home. i just hope that his hard work pays off. makes me quite thankful that the course i took in college doesn’t require me to take a board exam. which makes me have more respect and admiration for my brother. maybe i’ll save the treat when he passes the exam. yet, recognizing his hard work should be enough reason to take him out though. speaking of going out, i haven’t went out with my friends for like, whew, an eternity! i now really miss hanging out with them more than ever. i just hope that during the next few weeks, i could at least touch base with them, work permitting. well, speaking of work, i’ll be outta here in a few minutes. i’ll just be finishing up some reports, and i’m on my way home. shoot, it’s raining outside. i guess i’ll have to hold the laundry and exchange it for a bucket of water and a rag for the car when i get home. =p