What A Weekend

I have managed to clear the 2nd project, that is, the written application for job interview I had last Wednesday.

I had read a self-branding book, scribbled how I want to "sell" my self to the company and etc etc. Did a draft yesterday afternoon and took dinner. When I return to edit, I found myself completely lost. I didn't know why, but somehow the more I edit the text, the more mess I made. I nearly want to tear my hair off. Finally managed to "finish" the letter at about 2 am this morning. Needless to say, it wasn't the best that I could offer :( I can only hope for the best.

Before I wrote the draft, I watched a movie that came from Videoezy. +"Hanging Up"+ was a movie made in 2000; the story is about a family of 3 sisters and their father who has Parkinsons disease. Initially, I had thought it's another chick flick with lots of comedy element. But as I watch the story unfold, it turned out to be a drama illustrating the relationships between sisters and the people near them. Meg Ryan, Diane Keaton and Liza Kudrow are the three sisters who took on different career paths. Meg Ryan was the one whom the father calls frequently on many occasions, while the other two were busying establishing their careers.

Sometimes I felt like Meg's character. The sibling that every family has who ends up doing the caregiving to the parents. Everyone wants a bit of me; it can get pretty crazy sometimes. I've learnt to disconnect in the recent years, but it is more easier said than done.

We just have to learn to let go sometimes.

Like when I heard that my sister's maid committed suicide yesterday morning, I wanted to go down to their flat to see how I can help. But at the wise advise of my mother, I held back. They should be able to handle this situation on their own, with their in-laws with them and all. I will offer any support if they need.

We just have to learn to let go sometimes. And pray.