It is holiday today. Since today is Monday and next week is Holy Week, this means, a long-time vacation. A long vacation if I’m going to file a leave for Tuesday and Wednesday. Unfortunately, I could not afford to do that due to loads of work that we have. In fact, we rendered an overtime last Saturday. Hence, I am home alone for three days since everybody in the house went home in Nueva Ecija since Saturday.

Actually, I stayed at home only today since I went to work on Saturday. And, I attended the Feast and had a meeting with my Caring Group yesterday. So, I spent my Saturday and Sunday outside the house. But, today is different! I stayed home. I woke up late. I had green tea and bread for breakfast. Had take a bath. Did some washing. Tidy the house. Cooked food for me and our dog - Mortres. Had lunch and wash the dishes afterwards. Take a nap. Encoded prayer petitions. And before I knew it, it’s already late in the afternoon. But, then, it was brown-out! And here I am, alone in the dark.

I cannot sleep early as I take a nap this afternoon. I cannot do anything since a light from candle is not enough for me to read clearly. I had nothing to do... I texted someone. Just a forwarded message. Something amusing and funny. But, he never replied. Alone in the dark. Laying in bed with nothing to do. A perfect timing to talk with God. I whispered a silent prayer. A whisper became louder. I really talked to Him. I poured out all my concerns... my thoughts, my worries, and my hopes. What a beautiful moment with Him. Just me and Him. And, I felt I’m not alone. Now, it dawned on me. Is this a pre-taste of my future state in life? A life of single-blessedness? I’m afraid... I, honestly, kinda like it!