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When I resigned from my previous job, I started searching online for home-based jobs so I can help my husband, financially wise while I am at home taking care of the kids. Unfortunately, back then, I can't find a home-based job like freelance writing, designing, transcriptions, etc. I am unsure if I have just not done my best searching but really, I found nothing. That was 3 years ago.
Last week, while trying to read blogs and downloading a scrap kit, I happened to see a forum discussing about freelance writing and things like online money making. I got caught in the writing opportunity. My writing might not be in good comparison as to the works of our good friends in the blogosphere but you know, I am still interested to do it.
In short, I registered. And the good thing, registration is free. And as I go on, I keep on finding different sites offering freelance services and giving projects to freelancers. I was amazed by how many are they that I even asked myself - "Why didn't I get the chance to see these opportunities when I have the luxury of time to work from home before?"
Oh well, I've learned about a couple more sites (I hope they are all legal). One thing for sure, I did not spend a penny to register - which made me think, these are not scams - I pray they aren't.
Last week, while trying to read blogs and downloading a scrap kit, I happened to see a forum discussing about freelance writing and things like online money making. I got caught in the writing opportunity. My writing might not be in good comparison as to the works of our good friends in the blogosphere but you know, I am still interested to do it.
In short, I registered. And the good thing, registration is free. And as I go on, I keep on finding different sites offering freelance services and giving projects to freelancers. I was amazed by how many are they that I even asked myself - "Why didn't I get the chance to see these opportunities when I have the luxury of time to work from home before?"
Oh well, I've learned about a couple more sites (I hope they are all legal). One thing for sure, I did not spend a penny to register - which made me think, these are not scams - I pray they aren't.
Today, another friend needs to leave. She is not resigning neither had she found another job for herself. She was one of those unfortunate people who were affected by the global economy crisis resulting to recession in most companies. And today, is her last day in our company.
She is not bitter about leaving for she perfectly understands the situation and her place in the company. But we have to admit, we are all saddened by the fact that another friend will have to leave...again. And what makes it more sad for me? I will not be there to send her off. For I am at home now taking care of the kids who still have fever and cough and my hubby who just got out from the hospital. I won't be able to see her on her last day in the office. *sob sob*
Last year, when the global economy news spread around the world, everyone was shocked and all hoped that they could all survive it without losing their job. The ones who were immediately affected were those on contractual jobs. In many companies, they were immediately released and they immediately lost jobs. Though we are permanent employees already, we can never be sure of what is bound to happen and we should all expect for the worst and be prepared. Acceptance is also necessary, so to speak.
During the time when all of us need not worry about our positions in the company, we were a bit relaxed. Everyone has very low engagement with their own companies. Almost everyone seemed to continuously look for a greener pasteur. But when 2009 came, slowly, one company after the other announced recession and others, completely closed down. Several thousands of employees lost their jobs. Even permanent employees were affected by redundancy.
Will we be OK? I've heard in a news that the economy will be able to recover in mid 2010. But my friend said, will waiting for 2010 be any better than praying NOW? I was taken aback, and realized that probably, we are forgetting something....something very important.
Though we've lost a number of friends because of this crisis, this surely brought us a lot of lessons, too. Each of us have their own experience on this and we all have lessons we learned. We are all hoping this crisis will soon come to an end and more importantly, we have all learned to value the present. What we have now is more important than what we can still have in the future. I am not saying we shouldn't be futuristic, it's just that we shouldn't focus on the future too much that we are neglecting the present. What we are and who we are now...are also important.
Why am I not around for a couple of days?
Work it is! Yes, I was tied up with work over the last few days and I can no longer stay up very late to blog and blog hop. I am very very tired. I can't sleep properly and whenever I wake up, I already feel tired. There are times when I have to wake up in the middle of sleep to attend a call. Sometimes, even as I was just about to take a bath in the morning, my phone will ring and there is work. While riding a cab to work, phone will ring and then, I have to work even on my way to the office. Quite tiring? I will be a hypocrite if I say it's not. Truth is, I am already very very tired.
But ain't I still lucky I have work? Definitely I am. For there have been a couple of recessions from other companies and a lot of moms like me have lost their jobs. I should be thankful I still have work.
But I am, yes, I am thankful...It's just...I am tired and I feel exhausted and I just want a break.
Maybe a 1month vacation? It's nice but I thought tmy project won't allow it. Sheeesh! I am on a one-man team, you know! Believe it....or not.
Aaaarrrgghhh!!!
For moms like me, our children are the most precious gift God has given us. They are our joy, our source of strength and our inspiration to pursue more and achieve our goals.
I got married in December 2004 and a month after, I learned I was pregnant. Much to our surprise, I am having twins! A few months after and I gave birth to them at 30 weeks. Pre-term delivery, probably because I am a petite lady and my body can no longer stretch much??? (I really don't know). I gave birth to 2 little darling angels on the 4th of July year 2005.
1 month oldThe first few months were a struggle for me, for I have to wake up almost every hour at night just so that I can give their milk on a 2-hour interval since they can only tolerate 2ml when we took them home (they stayed in the hospital for a month). Watching them grow little by little is like an achievement for us. From the tiny 3.3lbs growing up to 2.5kgs to 4kgs and now, 18kgs and 16kgs - it was really a success for me. You can never tell now that my kids were premature babies.
7 months oldThey are well-loved, taken cared of (sometimes, even over than usual). Their newborn state made me thought that I have to give them extra care and that they should be protected from anything that could cause harm to them. I became an overprotective mom, all loving and as much as possible - understanding. As much as possible?
11 months oldWell, let me clear - I am understanding but my kids are really irking me to the highest level when they are quarreling. As far as I am concerned, I taught them the rules of sharing, of loving each other, of giving and almost all the things I know they should learn. But then, kids still have things to argue about. The tiniest move that the other will create could irritate the other. The toy that the other one wants to have is being handled by the other and she wouldn't want to lend it to her sister. And to top the list, they quarrel over mommy! And yes, it feels like I just want to vanish from their site for a moment so that I can elude the sound of their soprano like voices banging around the house.
now 3 years oldAnd what do I do when the kids quarrel? If I can still retain my composure, here are the things I do:
- Talk to them and let them know that fighting is a bad thing (while they still can't talk back!) and that mom and dad doesn't want them fighting.
- Tell each other to apologize and be sincere when saying "Sorry"
- When fighting over a toy, I get the toy from them and let them realize that until they learn how to share, they can't have it again.
- And when fighting over me, I get their dad - share your blessings! (lol)
Being a mom is really a tough job. Nurturing your kids isn't just a thing to do - it is a lifetime task, to continually teach them about life and all the things around them. And us moms, are just a wonderful gift to them just as they were to us.
I've been addicted to Starbucks vanilla latte lately. It started since I was able to have a free sip (free taste) when I happened to pass by the coffee shop one time and from there on, it became my relief from stress whenever I get to have a cup of it. Yum!
By the way, I've already completed the stickers for this year and Aline, you're right! There is nothing special to this year's edition of Starbucks Planner. Well anyway, I've been trying to complete these sticker series since this started but I was unable to do so. First, I don't like coffee that much. Second, I don't want to spend much on coffee just to get a planner. Hahaha.
But this year, it's different. I happened to like coffee since I am not getting enough sleep and I need caffeine so I can stay awake! Most of my coffees are free, yes, from my managers hahaha so I can already fill the stickers needed to get that Planner. Actually, to complete, I only spent for 5 cups of vanilla latte and toffee nut latte combined. All else are free. Nice isn't it?
So why is there Toffe Nut Latte? Well, this Starbucks Christmas tradition requires you to buy 8 holiday featured beverages and 8 beverage of your choice (excluding juice and bottled beverages). So it has to be a combination.
There. Mission Completion.
By the way, I've already completed the stickers for this year and Aline, you're right! There is nothing special to this year's edition of Starbucks Planner. Well anyway, I've been trying to complete these sticker series since this started but I was unable to do so. First, I don't like coffee that much. Second, I don't want to spend much on coffee just to get a planner. Hahaha.
But this year, it's different. I happened to like coffee since I am not getting enough sleep and I need caffeine so I can stay awake! Most of my coffees are free, yes, from my managers hahaha so I can already fill the stickers needed to get that Planner. Actually, to complete, I only spent for 5 cups of vanilla latte and toffee nut latte combined. All else are free. Nice isn't it?
So why is there Toffe Nut Latte? Well, this Starbucks Christmas tradition requires you to buy 8 holiday featured beverages and 8 beverage of your choice (excluding juice and bottled beverages). So it has to be a combination.
There. Mission Completion.
While checking on a friend's site, I happened to see this scrapping site which, I think will become one of my favorites. The designs are unique and absolutely beautiful! Just take a look at this one.
I will definitely come back and buy this one. I will also join the group but not now since my connection is not so good (tomorrow maybe). While writing this entry, there has been a couple of disconnections encountered before I was able to publish this post. Geesh, I definitely need to process the DSL application once again if my schedule permits (and the budget of course hahaha!)
The last two days were very very busy. Events, family matters, work (yes, even on weekends) but still thankful for I have a job!
Wait for my scrap using the above kit. I'm so excited!
Our little babies are growing up. i can still recall the days when they were just very tiny - as in. Both of them were only 3.3 lbs then. I can't even hold them properly 'coz I'm afraid they might get hurt.
But now, you won't notice any sign that they were delivered prematurely. So hyper active, smart and bubbly! They were able to memorize a lot of nursery rhymes already, recognize the alphabet and even the planets in the solar system (gosh..i was already in the 4th grade when i learned those things), elysia knows how to count to 100 and scieszka can now pronounce some of her words perfectly.
But then, when you get to leave your children with yaya or even lola and lolo, the kind of discipline that you want to teach becomes very difficult to achieve. My parents and i would even fight about what food should i give my children. They always insist that if they don't want to eat veggies, then don't force them to! And what happened? Elysia had an iron deficiency anemia and it needs to be treated for 3 months. They used to eat veggies when they were younger but now that they are growing up, they're starting to hate it. Is this my fault? If times are not as hard as today, I'd rather stay home and be with them so I can personally take care of them all the time. But then again, in these times of crisis, mom and dad both have to work to sustain the needs of the family.
So hard to be a working mom.....you have to worry about the budget, the kids, the food, the rent, the bills, your work and even your underground economy (a.k.a - extra income hehehe)
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what is nice about the fiscal year ending? well, it is also the time when performances are being reviewed, rates evaluated and yes, chances for promotion!
competition is tight in all companies when it comes to performance assessment and i would say ours is a very tight environment - you have a lot of peers from whom your assessment will be reviewed and compare. and even if you have performed, it may not be enough. there might be a lot of factors to be considered. that's what makes it more difficult.
this day is the day when i officially got promoted to the next level. and it's not just me, hubby got promoted as well. 2008 is really our year. opportunities are coming, we had an increase in our salary and benefits were improved as well.
it will be nice to work from now on....
