Last Day of Work in 2010

Today is our last day of work in the year 2010. I am looking forward for a better career in the years to come. I can say this year of 2010 is very fruitful and I am happy with it. We are still waiting for our contract after becoming Gold Certified and I hope when we sign it we will have bigger smile. I don't know which path to go but it looks like destiny is bringing me where I need to be. I just hope in the future I would be able to work without a headset, not talking all day with different customer, hehehe. I still want more challenge when it comes to my career but I want something new. I pray to God to lead me so that I will go no wrong. 

Happy New Year everyone!

Heart of Worship

(For so many months I haven't attended church and it seems like I am forgetting my first love. This is the cry of my heart as the year ends.)



When the music fades 
And all is stripped away 
And I simply come 
Longing just to bring 
Something that's of worth 
That will bless your heart 

I'll bring You more than a song 
For a song in itself 
Is not what You have required 
You search much deeper within 
Through the ways things appear 
You're looking into my heart 

I'm coming back to the heart of worship 
And it's all about You 
All about You, Jesus 
I'm sorry Lord for the thing I've made it 
When it's all about You 
It's all about You Jesus 

King of endless worth 
No one could express 
How much You deserve 
Though I'm weak and poor 
All I have is Yours 
Every single breath 

I'll bring You more than just a song 
For a song in itself 
Is not what You have required 
You search much deeper within 
Through the way things appear 
You're looking into my heart 

I'm coming back to the heart of worship 
And it's all about You 
All about You, Jesus 
I'm sorry Lord for the thing I've made it 
When it's all about You 
It's all about You Jesus 

Its all about you 
Jesus 

Chrismtas Eve

Our Christmas eve was very quiet. I cooked some of the food for our noche buena. I cooked spaghetti, fried chicken, menudo and caldereta. We have lots of food on the table but only few of us. My dad is having drinking session with Tito Joe and Tito Pip outside my mom's house. My brother Darwin and his wife, Rica, are also there but they just slept on Christmas eve because they don't have rest yet from work. My husband and my little girl are also asleep. It was me, my mom and David who are there in the kitchen. My brother Dennis and his family was not able to come. Me and my mom had chitchat and we played with David's new remote control car. The whole neighborhood is very quiet and I don't hear any christmas song. We slept at around 4am I think. In the morning my husband and David leave and went to our house. Tito Joe and Tito Peter decided to go to Batangas. My mom and dad supposedly should come with them but changed their mind. My Dad left the house also with his kumpares. It was me, my mom and Rhaine who was left. We are hiding inside the house because of lots of carolers. We are pretending nobody is in the house, hehehe. We just talked all day, have a nap and browse the web. We planned to go to the mall but decided not to leave. It was really a quiet Christmas for us... a rest I would say for me. I am hoping that the coming new year celebration would be more fun! Merry Christmas to all! 

Christmas 2010

I don't know what is the reason I don't feel or I am not that excited about Christmas. Is it true that its for kids only and not for adults? I guess one thing that affects me is my environment. We don't have christmas decor at home and I only see few houses with christmas lights. Also I guess not having much to spend for the holiday affects me. They say Christmas is not about giving gifts but rather remembering birth of Jesus Christ. This is also time to be with your family to celebrate and be thankful for the great year. But still I feel sad for not having money to buy gifts for my friends and loved ones. I was not even able to buy gifts for my kids (this is the saddest part for me). Haaaysss.... 

When I got married 5 years ago, we always spend Christmas with my husband's family. It is because only in this season my mother-in-law would go home from Hongkong. This time she is not coming to the Philippines, I know this is quite sad for my husband and his sisters. But because of this I asked my husband to spend christmas eve with my parents. I know its going to be a memorable night since my brothers with their family will also be there. Merry Christmas to all! Goodbye 2010!

2010 Christmas Party at Endaya Cove

Its a yearly celebration that we had with my tito and tita, my cousins and other relatives from my mom's side. Before it was held at my Tito Vic's residence in Quezon City but since their private resort in Batangas, Endaya Cove, was finished it was always held there. I guess it is also more convenient for my lola since its near their house rather than travelling from Batangas to QC. 

Every year we are excited with foods, gifts, raffles and different prizes and of course seeing our relatives. It was a lunch invitation but my dad doesn't want to travel late due to traffic so we left Cavite at around 6:00am. We are the first batch to arrive. Good thing some food are already cooked so we had our breakfast. During lunch time lots of people arrived. I knew some of them but most of them I don't. I think other people in Batangas are also invited. The weather is not that cooperative, it was raining and the kubo and space to cover are not enough. It find it too crowded specially during the raffle. We are at one place since it was raining. Not everyone is called in the raffle unlike before, everyone have gifts. I guess because of too many visitors. They give away four cherry mobile cellphone for the grand prize. My little boy got sad because he was one of the kid who did not receive a toy from the raffle. I find it also disappointing. The crowd are uncontrollable specially when kids are asked to fall in line for money give aways. Everyone are going in front even adults whom should not be included. Haays... it was a headache. Anyways I am still thankful for what we got and the good food. Both my Kuya won cellphone in the raffle. I just hope that next year if they will invite others I hope they would make things more organize. I want to thank Tita Milet for the big teddy bear for my little girl and transformer robot for my little David. 

Christmas Party at Work

Last December 11 we had our Christmas Party at work. It was different from last year retro party, this time its like a family day. All of us are allowed up to bring 3 person, either family or friends. The venue was held at our basketball court. My son is excited to come when I told him Jollibee would be there. When we arrive my son saw the giant inflated slide and a small inflated balloon where kids can jump. Almost the rest of the party he was sliding and jumping. There are also goodies for kids like cotton candy, hotdog on stick and popcorn. There is also booth for small games like basketball and shoot the ring. Face painting for kids is one of the activity as well. My son actually had a glittered scorpion on his right arm. Chicken with spaghetti from Jollibee was served for everyone. Staff of Jollibee entertained us with their games and dance with Jollibee and Hetty. Overall I would say my kid did enjoy it but it doesn't feel like Christmas party to me. Its more of a fun fair for kids. I guess those employees who doesn't have kids will not really enjoy. Most of the employees are expecting party and not a family day. Anyway I am thankful that my kid did have fun. 

Gold Certified

At last! After reading a lot... (promise a lot of power points and knowledge base) I was able to pass Gold Certification at work. That is the 3rd level. First is bronze, 2nd is silver followed by Gold. Another movement in my career. One of my plan for next year is to have a morning shift. I guess it is no longer possible. As I undergo the process of Gold Certification I also have pending application for a Service Analyst Position in the morning shift. I guess it is God's will. I submitted that application since October and was about to be interviewed this December but was cancelled. One of my team mate says 'Once a tech, always a tech.' I am trying to change my path but I guess destiny is leading me where I need to be. Goodbye to morning shift... it will be another year of talking over the phone... wew. 

Thanks Giving Day in Baguio

Since we support business hours in the US we don't work on Thanks Giving Day. Our team then decided to celebrate it in Baguio. I've been there maybe 3 or 4 times but still I enjoy the cold weather. On our way to Baguio our bus got a problem I think with the break. We decided then to wait for the replacement bus. I can't remember where we stopped to wait but then I think we leave that place around 3 or 4pm. Then we stopped at SM Rosales where we had our dinner. I was able to buy Popo (Jollibee is not available) stuff toy from Jollibee for my little girl. Due to the hassle we arrived at Baguio at 12 midnight. That is our first night. Our breakfast the following day are purefoods cheesedog, egg and tasty bread. Hot coffee and milo are also served. We are able to visit Botanical Garden, The Mansion, Good Shepherd, Minesview and then we went to SM instead because it started to rain. Mr. Egay cooked beef with brocolli and adobong liempo for dinner. I was not able to join them with the drinking session because I fall asleep. I guess due to tiredness. Also its very relaxing to sleep with the cold weather. For our last day our breakfast is friedrice, egg and tocino. We went to Burnham park and do boating and biking. We also visited a playground beside the park where our kids enjoyed playing. Afterwards we visited strawberry farm and meet at SM Baguio before we went home. Unfortunately the aircon of our bus got problem causing us to stop several times. We stopped again at SM Rosales for our dinner and again due to the hassle we arrived at SM Bacoor around 1am. I call my mom and dad to pick us up. I enjoy the trip but I hope we've stayed longer. I am still longing to have another vacation there and next time with more time and more pocket money hehehe.

Upcoming Events

Breakfast at Red Ribbon while waiting for our Bus

My Breakfast (Salisbury Steak) Yummy!

Inside the Bus (Rhaine, Robin, and David)

Me, Rhaine and David

This is where we waited for the replacement bus

David and Rhaine Playing while waiting for the Bus

Here we are still waiting

Our first night in Baguio

All of us in Botanical Garden

Our room

At Minesview

Love my Bob Cut Hair

I posted before that I am planning to have my long hair cut shorter. I think I was still in college the last time I had that. I was thin then and that is why I am hesitant to do it because it may no longer fit me since I am a little chubby now. (hehehe) Anyway I like it. Its easier to manager, easier to shampoo and easier to comb. Most of all I feel young. wow!

Before

After. 

(This is our team building in Baguio. I am on the pretty lady on the left side with a printed shawl.)