Thoughts of a workaholic July 25, 2009

I am beginning to be a certified workaholic. I’ve been working 7 days a week now. The last Sunday that I attended church was July 12. Not that I chose to, but because I have to.

My officemates are begging me to take atleast 1 day off. I think they are afraid that I will transform into a monster soon. Hahaha.

Loads of papers. Yikees! Should start planting more trees.

Although I can feel that my body is begging me to rest. I have lots of tasks in my hands. And for a restless (literally) girl like me. It’s easier to complain rather than see the big picture.

While waiting for the truck to load the food, I paused and contemplated on these verses:

“Consider it pure joy, my borthers, whenever you face trisals of many kinds, because you know that testing of your faith develops perseverance. Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete not lacking of anything.” James 1:2-4

How I often take forgranted the opportunity to grow and mature and welcome it with an ungrateful heart instead. How convinient it is to complain and whine and make others feel for you. 

 So I stopped, I paused and I pray:

“Lord, Thank you for my job. Because You blessed me more than I can imagine. Thank You, because You love me enough that You stretch my limits so I can enjoy a deeper and more intimate relationship with You. Thank You because I know, I can always meet You whereever I am. And Thank You Father, for giving me the opportunity to glorify Your name. Please be with me. Amen”

A week and 3 days after. October 8, 2008

This week is my first week working with Visions and Ideas! After much muni-muni and prayer, I finally decided to join this team. YEAH!

Visions and Ideas is the “brilliant” events management team behind Wedding Congress 2008. Aside from the fact that I’ll be able to purse events and wedding planning, our office is 10 minutes walk away from our house. Yey excercise! Our Team is composed of 7 members!

Because I’m a newbie, syempre kunwari mahiyain. hahaha. So I took pictures while they’re out for lunch.

Our opis

My desk...I know, hintay pa kayo ng mga 1 week!

guests area. naks.

Last monday, the so-called “first day high”, I was excited and anxious at the same time. I think when you finally see you dreams comming through before your eyes can be a bit scary afterall! But after work, I went out and saw this.

Above our very own office.

I realized that it’s gonna be okay because God, the giver of all good gifts, is with me.

P.S. Pag di na ko mahiyan (ulet) I’ll post my teammates pictures.

WordCamp Philippines 2008 July 29, 2008

There are a lot of things that I still don’t know and understand about wordpress and blogging stuffs. Sometimes looking up at the computer about what some of the words mean, feels like studying French. Plus as much as I want to maximize this site, I can’t coz I don’t know how. hehehe. So when a friend told me to join WordCamp Philippines 2008, I said yes right away!

Expect great sessions and fellowship with other fellow bloggers! This is one event bloggers should not miss.

See you there!

Special thanks to the organizers WordCamp Philippines 2008 and Mindanao Bloggers and sponsors:

• i.PH: the Domain for Individuals
• Free Online Flash Games
• Wazzup Manila Philippines
• Real Estate CRM
• Real Estate Website Designers
• Orange County Real Estate
• Auto Insurance Quotes
• Lane Systems Inc.
• RedMedia
• Orange County Business Lawyer

Goodbye 2007 December 31, 2007

2007. A year of laughter. A year of trials and heartbreaks. A year of endless complaining and yes, thanksgiving. A year of restoration. A year that once again God proved Himself to be loving, good and faithful God.

This year:

• I turned 25!
• I was given an opportunity to soar. I was transferred to the bookstore from the marketing team at work. I coordinated 3 weddings of good friends, this made me realized that I love doing weddings.
• I went to places and met new and not-so-new people. I finally met my e-mail/phone friend since 2001, Angel. I was his tour guide for the whole two weeks that he was here. I also went with my parents to Palawan. One of my dream vacation since 2005. I temporarily moved out of my parents house and rented an apartment with Riz and Aster. I got involved at IVPM Makati (my original bible study group), IVPM Ortigas and Builders’ BS.
• I grieved from loss and heartbreaks. Last March our beloved Pastor Bob got “accelerated” and went home to heaven. Hey, he might be playing fireworks with David and Moses as I write this. We miss him so, but knowing that he’s in a better place now gives us comfort. This year also is a breakthrough at work. A lot of good friends from the office got new directions from the Lord this year. Sometimes I can’t help but pause and miss them.
• I was given second chances. Thank you Lord for restoring friendships.
• I experienced a spiritual roller-coaster. I shall blog about this later okay? (binitin hehehe.)

The countdown will start in a few minutes as I end this. It’s really hard to wrap up the events and the lessons learned for the entire year in an hour. But looking back its not a wasted year after all! As Pastor Dave reminded us last Sunday’s worship service: “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” I can’t help but thank God for the people that He used to remind me of His love and His goodness! I can’t help but thank God for circumstances that He allowed so I will be moved to know and experience Him. Indeed! Thank you Lord for 2007!