Waking up early has never became a habit for me. But with time, it just change not by choice but by determination. So I got up at 4 in the morning today, turned on my laptop and prepared for my online lesson.
Yes, as early as 5:00am I entertained Japanese folks who are more than eager to learn the English language. I've been doing this for almost two years now and it's been rewarding.
Everyday I would pray for strength and patience. Physical strength to sustain me in surviving the activities for the whole day. Patience that I may survive the odd of settling the pile up bills and future preparation to provide my family a decent life.
I wake up for them. They are the sweetest source of my energy.
What about you? What do you wake up for?
Wednesday, April 23, 2014
Tuesday, April 22, 2014
Pork/Chicken Adobo
Every Filipino household would cook adobo in a daily basis. We undeniably love this stapled recipe in our culture.
To conclude today's routine as a Career woman and a Household Manager at the same time, I cooked adobo for dinner. My own version of adobo is a mixture of pork and chicken meat. For one, my husband is not a big fan of chicken while me and the kids are so into it. To make it fair, it has to be a combination of both.
Nothing is change with how it's done. Just saute the spices (garlic and onion), wait until it becomes brownish and pour the meat into the pan. Drench it with soy sauce, vinegar and water. I cannot detail its measurement since I do the cooking by heart and I just estimate everything. (Something I got from my father). Then add the pepper leaves to make it smell good.
Bring it to a boil and wait until the sauce is slightly sticky.
Voila! My family enjoyed digging in and filling in their stomach.
Until tomorrow Bubblers!
To conclude today's routine as a Career woman and a Household Manager at the same time, I cooked adobo for dinner. My own version of adobo is a mixture of pork and chicken meat. For one, my husband is not a big fan of chicken while me and the kids are so into it. To make it fair, it has to be a combination of both.
Nothing is change with how it's done. Just saute the spices (garlic and onion), wait until it becomes brownish and pour the meat into the pan. Drench it with soy sauce, vinegar and water. I cannot detail its measurement since I do the cooking by heart and I just estimate everything. (Something I got from my father). Then add the pepper leaves to make it smell good.
Bring it to a boil and wait until the sauce is slightly sticky.
Voila! My family enjoyed digging in and filling in their stomach.
Until tomorrow Bubblers!
Battling Rejection (part II)
Earlier I posted about some traumatic experience with my previous employer and that it's about time to face them again before they file a case against me and get to the RTC.
Since I signed for a Scholarship contract entailing some years of return service which I deliberately breached without a word, I have to settle my debt. Yes I am still indebted. Luckily, the HR Manager is an Ambassador of Goodwill that he tries to connect people who got ill feelings with the Management. And I agree with him. It's time to bury the hatchet and cross the bridge. With a positive intervention of my BFF here in the office, I hope this will come out safe and accepting to the person whom I will address it to.
So here's a draft of my response-letter-to-be;
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Dear Maam;
May the grace of God Almighty be with you always.
For two years I kept my silence and I really am sorry. I left the school with a heavy heart and sworn of never coming back and I humbly ask for your forgiveness. Yes I have received the warning letter mailed to my parents home address and I chose not to reply until now because it took me all this time to finally get back on my feet. Maam, please know that it never slipped from my mind how indebted I am of SJIT. You offered me a great deal of becoming a scholar in a very prominent University and I have gained a lot from it; knowledge and experience wise. I owed it all from you. SJIT molded me to become a leader, a follower and most of all what a Guidance Counselor should be. Thank you so much.
With that being said, please accept my offer to settle the expenses you have spent for my graduate studies. My current source of living may not be that high to be able to pay it off right away but I am willing to come into terms.
I am looking forward for your positive response.
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So what do you think Bubblers? Will I really finally come into settlement for this? (Crossing fingers here)
Since I signed for a Scholarship contract entailing some years of return service which I deliberately breached without a word, I have to settle my debt. Yes I am still indebted. Luckily, the HR Manager is an Ambassador of Goodwill that he tries to connect people who got ill feelings with the Management. And I agree with him. It's time to bury the hatchet and cross the bridge. With a positive intervention of my BFF here in the office, I hope this will come out safe and accepting to the person whom I will address it to.
So here's a draft of my response-letter-to-be;
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Dear Maam;
May the grace of God Almighty be with you always.
For two years I kept my silence and I really am sorry. I left the school with a heavy heart and sworn of never coming back and I humbly ask for your forgiveness. Yes I have received the warning letter mailed to my parents home address and I chose not to reply until now because it took me all this time to finally get back on my feet. Maam, please know that it never slipped from my mind how indebted I am of SJIT. You offered me a great deal of becoming a scholar in a very prominent University and I have gained a lot from it; knowledge and experience wise. I owed it all from you. SJIT molded me to become a leader, a follower and most of all what a Guidance Counselor should be. Thank you so much.
With that being said, please accept my offer to settle the expenses you have spent for my graduate studies. My current source of living may not be that high to be able to pay it off right away but I am willing to come into terms.
I am looking forward for your positive response.
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So what do you think Bubblers? Will I really finally come into settlement for this? (Crossing fingers here)
Battling Rejection
This is supposedly done last week but I had to get my act together before coming up with a reply letter to a somewhat "summon" from a previous employer which I received 2 years ago.
Let me take you back to the year 2010. It was the glory year of my life or so I thought it was. I landed a job in my alma matter during College. In just a matter of 6 months I got promoted. They offered me a graduate studies scholarship in a prominent University which I wholeheartedly took. Everything went smooth sailing until I sent some memos to all Offices regarding an admission exam for Freshmen who are already enrolled by the way. The letter contains some defense statement to the administration that I purposefully indicated to avoid raising of eyebrows. But to my dismay, the President herself misinterpreted it and perceived it as something 'personal'. The chain of disappointing events began. Our VPAA wasn't renewed and was replace by a mediocre who was a pathological liar. Until such time that I was reprimanded to explain myself in 24 hours as to why I filed for a vacation leave with "personal reason". I stayed humble and submitted to everything they want me to do. I even kept mum when I was ask to sign the memo about having an assistant and I was never given a feedback. I could go on with a long list of those psychologically disturbing treatment but the last straw was when they denied my October 31st salary. I begged for it for I only had 20 pesos left in my pocket and I needed 25 pesos to go home. They never listened, they continue with the mocking and I could see their fangs. What's worst is that they were too proud to call themselves "christian".
I headed out of the gate around 5:30pm and went back to my office to finally get everything. For me, it was the place that I never want to set my foot on again. It caused me emotional distress big time.
For one year and 11 months I chose to work at home. It was the safest place. To be in isolation. I am oblige to no one and I had more time with my family and few close friends.
But somehow, God Almighty exhibited His love for me again. Another career opportunity came through a previous colleague. It was worth a try for I've been with this employer for seven months now and it feels so homey that I am more than positive this is my last stop.
So now, I'm still trying to figure out how my response letter to that "summon" should sound? Or what will I even have to say? Gosh.
Let me take you back to the year 2010. It was the glory year of my life or so I thought it was. I landed a job in my alma matter during College. In just a matter of 6 months I got promoted. They offered me a graduate studies scholarship in a prominent University which I wholeheartedly took. Everything went smooth sailing until I sent some memos to all Offices regarding an admission exam for Freshmen who are already enrolled by the way. The letter contains some defense statement to the administration that I purposefully indicated to avoid raising of eyebrows. But to my dismay, the President herself misinterpreted it and perceived it as something 'personal'. The chain of disappointing events began. Our VPAA wasn't renewed and was replace by a mediocre who was a pathological liar. Until such time that I was reprimanded to explain myself in 24 hours as to why I filed for a vacation leave with "personal reason". I stayed humble and submitted to everything they want me to do. I even kept mum when I was ask to sign the memo about having an assistant and I was never given a feedback. I could go on with a long list of those psychologically disturbing treatment but the last straw was when they denied my October 31st salary. I begged for it for I only had 20 pesos left in my pocket and I needed 25 pesos to go home. They never listened, they continue with the mocking and I could see their fangs. What's worst is that they were too proud to call themselves "christian".
I headed out of the gate around 5:30pm and went back to my office to finally get everything. For me, it was the place that I never want to set my foot on again. It caused me emotional distress big time.
For one year and 11 months I chose to work at home. It was the safest place. To be in isolation. I am oblige to no one and I had more time with my family and few close friends.
But somehow, God Almighty exhibited His love for me again. Another career opportunity came through a previous colleague. It was worth a try for I've been with this employer for seven months now and it feels so homey that I am more than positive this is my last stop.
So now, I'm still trying to figure out how my response letter to that "summon" should sound? Or what will I even have to say? Gosh.
The photo above was taken 9 years ago when I got my first symbian phone. It was when I couldn't get enough of "Selfies". Somehow it became my most favorite. The photo simply represented the core of my being: A THINKER. Rule of the thumb is, your head is place above your shoulder so it is suppose to rule us when making decisions. It just dawned in me, I will be 32 by November. I was only 23 when I hopped into marriage and embraced the biggest responsibility of them all. I was the breadwinner. I worked 12 hours a day, 6 days in a week. Sure I earned more than what is needed but it was never enough surprisingly. One responsibility came with another and when I noticed I was only rowing the boat alone I started feeling helpless...eventually I got tired. My ex husband left me for another woman and I went on with my life.
Though we share custody to our children, I could still feel the burden of responsibility is more on me. Is this because I'm the one who is more futuristic? or its just that the father of my kids never change?
It never stop there though. I ran into my former boyfriend when I was in College who had an existing rift with his father. We both declared the love for each other that never decayed so we decided to be together since he is still single and I just got single. The first few months living with his old folks were very smooth. There was an awkward feeling but it was pretty manageable. He and his pup run their business together for the longest time. Until one morning, that rooted conflict between his father was ignited. We decided to move out.
Now, he is of no career and no specific source of income. It's an added responsibility again. Not to mention he's ongoing unresolved issues between his sisters. They called me up and asked a favor that I take care of their brother. That simply means, he is fully entrusted to me.
Now what...? Perhaps, much is given to me since much is expected. The very reason why I'm awake this early to start making ends meet. Whatever. Life is just full of surprises and I'm glad to be in this bubbling community. :D
Though we share custody to our children, I could still feel the burden of responsibility is more on me. Is this because I'm the one who is more futuristic? or its just that the father of my kids never change?
It never stop there though. I ran into my former boyfriend when I was in College who had an existing rift with his father. We both declared the love for each other that never decayed so we decided to be together since he is still single and I just got single. The first few months living with his old folks were very smooth. There was an awkward feeling but it was pretty manageable. He and his pup run their business together for the longest time. Until one morning, that rooted conflict between his father was ignited. We decided to move out.
Now, he is of no career and no specific source of income. It's an added responsibility again. Not to mention he's ongoing unresolved issues between his sisters. They called me up and asked a favor that I take care of their brother. That simply means, he is fully entrusted to me.
Now what...? Perhaps, much is given to me since much is expected. The very reason why I'm awake this early to start making ends meet. Whatever. Life is just full of surprises and I'm glad to be in this bubbling community. :D
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