Once again, Cybercare group has succeeded in it's 2nd project entitled "Bags to School" at Sergia Soriano-Esteban II Integrated School at Kalaklan, Olongapo City last May 30, 2009.
The accomplishment of the 1st project at the Bahay Pag-ibig in the City of San Fernando, Pampanga brings out an inspiration to the group to carry out and continue its vision and mission to reach out and touch the lives of the less fortunate people. Needless to say, the "Bags to School" project was a pure brilliance and a fulfillment for the entire group.
The said project of giving away bags to the indigent students is such another success which ties every member of the group to a common thread which is the passion to help the kids in defying the odds. It's really a wonderful feeling when we try harder to make an effort and extend our help to those underprivileged young ones. Some of my favorite moments in the event are seeing each of them grin and smile receiving the stuff we have full heartedly given. Those simple joys in their faces show how thankful they are for providing them a bit of their needs. And to the members there is some sort of common thread in all of us, being a bunch of strangers being brought together in some way or another, when you really stop to think about it, it's a light feeling within our hearts in the joy of giving.
With our success in reaching out the life of other people, I began to ponder...
What would the world be like if we all focused more on those moments of reaching out towards strangers? What would the difference be if we all decided to make more of an effort to connect with those who are in need? How many more smiles would be passed along if we decided to touch the lives at everyone who's less fortunate? What if random acts of kindness were less random and more common?
I think I would be okay with that. And maybe the rest of the group would be, too.
Because by our SIMPLE GREAT DEED, WE HAVE HELPED THE KIDS DEFY THE ODDS!
For the record, I'm early for my gratitude this week. yipee!
Monday May 25 54/365
Arrived early at the office
A new organized desk with my floral pen holders
Newly changed orthodontic rubber bands (i love purple!)
Cuddling time with my daughter and niece
Three flavored ice cream from dad in law's friend
Tuesday May 26 55/365
A day full of work
New fave song on my list, Lovebug by Jonas Brothers
Finally, done with my May renewals
Coffee between breaks (is that an addiction?)
New green apple notebook & butterfly deco for my scapbooking
Still on my ice cream craving day
Bedtime fun on bed with Leigh & Peachy
Wednesday May 27 56/365
Another early day at the office
My pink post-it
Interesting talks in YM with my cousin
Meeting with Ezra & Joy about our Singapore tour
Done with our plan for the two day itineraries
Began to wrote down my plans on my SG getaway (clothes to bring, etc.)
Grateful for myself being such an organized and well-planned
Another night of playtime with the two kids
Thursday May 28 57/365
Loving the day with my Pink Beso-beso blouse
Brown necklace accessory
Newly found butterfly bracelet
Counting down for my upcoming SG trip, just 9 days to go!
Thankful for having a thoughtful husband who fetched me at work
Silly jokes in our nicknames (Harry Potter, Witch & Elf)
Still, excited on every episodes of Tayong Dalawa & Only You
Friday May 29 58/365
It's wash day, and I look gorgeous! haha.
Glad to have a gift in matching my clothes and ending up being fashionable
Work mode.
Realizing that I really love butterfly even more each day
Grocery day with hubby
Seeing my Tita Connie
I'm basically frightened this morning, if that wasn't blatantly obvious. Of course, the one thing that was going good, I'm pretty sure I managed to relax and calm down. Oh-C.
My hubby didn't come to office, so I have to commute and take the jeepney by myself.Riding the jeepney is an act I'm not really used to, since my hubby has his car and he drive for me going to the office and fetch me going back home, on a daily basis. This is such a bad day I guess.
The scenario was this.... While I'm walking, already nearby the jeepney waiting area, I get in in the empty vehicle which stopped on the street. I sat at the passenger seat close at the driver seat, to easily hand out for my fare. Upon giving my fare, I moved to the edge portion of the seat so I can get off the vehicle later on. While travelling, the jeepney takes in passengers in every waiting area we passed by. A tall, old man wearing a red shirt and jeans cloth like shorts sits beside me at the edge of the passenger seat.
Nearby the market area, the vacant spaces became fully loaded. Everyone seems to be uncomfortable because of the tight space. I tend to lean back on my seat to find for comfort on the space, then all of a sudden I noticed the old man sitting beside me trying to reach for my bag. Of course, I freak out and asked what is he doing. I struggle to hold on my bag and checked if the man has managed to open it or if he has stolen something. Good thing was I had a huge bag(bigger than ordinary), with the zipper placed on top, hidden and cannot be opened quickly. The man failing in his attempt to steal my things, rushed getting off the vehicle without paying his fare. Uh Oh! He's really bad.
I just commute once in a while, but unfortunately I have experienced this kind of incident and somehow it really frightened me. I'm scared and my hands were shaking when I arrived at the office, I know part of it is because I just feel awful in general. Inspite what have happened I'm still thankful that I didn't lost anything.
I might just need to control my emotions and get over with this awful feeling.
"Sigh"
A moment ago, I got this message from my Mom while I'm doing some of my works.
"A great life is not about routine but doing something rare. To cherish and not to compare. To forgive, not to blame, and to be loving without counting. Laugh at your mistakes but learn from them. Joke over your troubles but gather strength on them Have fun with your difficulties but overcome them."
Another word to live by...
It's Mom's habit to text me of inspirational messages every now and then. Eventually, most of her messages were touching and I was inspired in every way I can relate to it. I kept a lot of text from Mom in my cellphone and every time I feel upset about my work and myself, I just read those and it actually helps.
With all honestly, I seldom visit my parents though the road trip was just an hour away. But my Mom, she's very thoughtful, I know that through those inspirational quotes she frequently sends me, that's the way she could keep in touch with me and I feel how much she cares even though for some time we never see other.
This is something I should be grateful about, having such a Mom who inspires me in every single way she could.
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I oftentimes say that I have lots of pending workloads, and I'm on my cramming stage. (yeah, I am!) But, last Saturday I stayed at home and spent the pleasure of giving time with my chores at home. I cleaned hubby & I's room, I already had the habit of wanting things in our room to be always organized. I hate it when even just a single stuff was not in place and when a tiny dust was already visible on the windows and furniture, I seem to be irritated. That's why I had the sudden action to clean. And take note, on the go to clean and make over our room! (which is something that is very important to an obsessively artistic perfectionist, such as myself) When I'm done, I really love the result of my efforts. Surprisingly enough to adore it.
After cleaning, I had my extreme excitement to finally lie down and rest while watching showbiz news. Well, I really had the happy feeling of easiness, or I should say calmness when I stare at our room lying in bed and realize that what I did was awesome. It might sound overstatement, but that's exactly what it looks like to me. So much better than spending the entire day at the office.
For a while, I spent a spare time helping my hubby on the bags for the kids charity project.
As a gift for myself for the sweats gone through cleaning, but of course I'm thankful that I lost some. I had a new hairstyle (again!), a bit layered and a lot prettier. It's an odd thing but I had it at Ystillo Salon (my first time), it just took me a while to think that the money spent was worth it. Actually, it was!
At the end of the day, I visited my friend Ea. I love chatting & laughing with her because everysince I knew her she was such a jolly woman and has a positive outlook.
Here comes Sunday... I was actually a "Sunday Lover" since that was considered as the family day, and yesterday was no different. Sundays are the day, I spent the entire day with my hubby & daughter, on top of everything else. We watched the remaining scenes on Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. And as I earlier said, Leigh really adores "Golby, the Elf" and she didn't miss any scene featuring the elf talking.
Anyway, the rest of the morning was spent finalizing the bags we will give for the kids. Hubby and I are nearly done. I took a nap in the afternoon, took a luxurious 45 minutes bath, After that I watched TV while looking for Leigh & Peach playing in bed. In the evening, I started watching Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, then stopped it to give time watching Judy Ann and Ryan Agoncillo's "Ang Kwento Naming Dalawa." I was fascinated in their stories, because the flow of their marriage was one of a kind, but it's hilariously celebrated though.
I know, I sound similar to a storyteller now but that was how my weekend goes.
Granted.So I'm happy. It's a good day!
Catching up on gratitude—it has been awhile and I am doing these strictly pre-weekend memory. So some of them are more general and not always specific to any day of the week
Monday May 18 49/365
Cute professional outfit
Lots of workloads but thankful for doing it one day at a time
Chatting with my cousin Emmer Mae, sharing her life at Singapore
Grateful that I have straight & smooth hair
Wanting to watch the Harry Potter series again
Hubby & i, indulging ourselves with street foods! (this is just once in a while, though)
At night, I started watching The Philosopher's Stone
Tuesday May 19 50/365
Another day, of living and a work day of professional attire again
Thankful of how blessed I am of having my college friends
A day of engaging myself with bulk of encoding works
Dreaming of a 2 vacation at home
2 feminine clothes from Beso-Beso
Finished watching Harry Potter's part I
Wednesday May 20 51/365
A lot of sleep and going to work late! ( haha, is that something I should be proud of?!)
A meeting which involves a lot of meeting of the minds
Having to work until 3pm only because of not feeling well
Rest, rest & rest!
Thursday May 21 52/365
I'm on leave!
An entire day at home to relax after the stressful tasks I have at work.
Mingling with Leigh and grateful for her behaved attitude
Having watched the Grand Finals of American Idol Season 8, I was dazzled with Kris Allen singing No Boundaries
A bit okay and had enough energy removing & returning the children's bags in the plastic, ready for our charity works.
More & more thrilling episode of Tayong Dalawa & flirtatious scenes in Only You.
Friday May 22 53/365
Back to work and it is fun to have a new dress
Lessening my work loads despite of a day not present at work.
Rain, rain & rain in the afternoon.
Started watching Harry Potter's 2nd Series - The Chamber of Secrets
Loving Hermione's wizard talent, she's really amazing!
Bonding moments with Leigh while watching her "elf" in the movie. haha!
Realizing that Leigh is fond of exotic creatures (I'm starting to wonder why!)
Weekend ahead!
Hmmm. Today, I have my scheduled works to do, I know I have lots of them which needs to be finished as soon as possible. I'm cramming for deadlines. I'm glad that my new printer was already delivered yesterday. Finally!
But "me" today is not in the mood to work, I'm not feeling well. I'm having the symptoms for my asthma attacks. I have already medicated myself through the help of my Duavent Inhaler. "sigh" This is not the good day actually for me to be sick especially when I have those work loads awaiting. But, I have to admit that this is uncontrollable. Uh Oh! Maybe, I might be a little pressured trying to finish everything.
Anyway, I'll still do my best to work. Although I know, I need some rest... a vacation maybe, I'm dreaming of a couple of days staying at home with nothing to do, rather than, lie in bed, eat, watch TV or DVD movies and sleep... Hahaha!
It's been a while since me and my college girlfriends had a girls night out with almost everyone present. Usually, we went out only by two's or just a maximum of four of us. Since we had our own work and career to focus in different companies, and when me and my other two friends started a family, then there comes a better opportunity and one of our friend decided to work out of the country... that's when we started having our own lives which keeps everyone busy.
But of course, in spite of our occupied lives we never forget to keep in touch. We know that deep within our hearts we have build a bridge we called friendship or sisterhood is what really suits our bond.
Our friendship started on our college days, it's been 9 years and we're still counting. Honestly, every one of them is important to me, naming them. (Eya, Rachel, Lainell, Janeth, Ezra, Joy and Jay). I know I've said a few times that I have amazing friends. Each of them has their unique qualities that I consider, and that's what makes them special.
Just recently, last Thursday we had a chance to be reunited since Ezra went home from Dubai for a vacation. Rachel was the only one not present of all the girls, since she was working in Manila and Jay who's also working in Vigan.
In our last girls night out, that was one of the best nights I had with them. It's a nice feeling after a long time that we've never been together but when we've seen each other nothing has really changed. The "friendship" will always be the same, I know. I'm really happy being with those girls because we accept each other no matter who we are, we can be the real "us." And when we're together we're really into our crazy worlds, because we've got nothing to do than laugh, laugh and laugh. Being silly, and the foolish & childish acts makes it so complete.
Without exception, being with them, will be one of the moments I will always remember.
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Mood: A little stress, but ready to cheer up. And here I am again, thinking of my blissful and grateful days.
Monday May 11 44/365
Monday leave!
being at home the whole day
Stress free day
Spent the whole day cuddling with Leigh
My new Esprit black shirt from Ezra
Finally, booked for our Singapore trip
Tuesday May 12 45/365
Loved my Black Penshoppe Bag from Hubby
Excitement for my first plane trip
Hope of finding a job in SG
Conversation with my cousin Emmer Mae - it's been a while since 2007
Another Tuesday night to veg out with Only You & Tayong Dalawa
Wednesday May 13 46/365
Full of hope and positive outlook for my Singapore trip
Thankful for my husband supporting me along our journey together
It's payday
Dinner at the Nipa Hut
Wonderful dinner with the fam with lots of menus
Love barbecue Hotdogs
Thursday May 14 47/365
Marketing day for me
Lunch out with hubby
Spent the day with lots of conversations with Rhian & Lorna
Meet two of our insurance associate competitors from Federal Insurance
An email from my cousin with a positive response regarding my application
More & more hope! yey!
Hanging out with my ever close friends, Ea, Ezra, Lai, Janeth & Joy
Laughs, Foods & pictures !
Friday May 15 48/365
It's me- friday on the go at work
Feeling inspired in working, I don't know but it's really a nice feeling.
Conversation with Eya.
Early logged out from the office
It's weekend ahead!
Last night, I've got the chance to watch Hannah Montana: The Movie. This movie was so much fun and allowed me to escape (for a little while) the thoughts that bothers me. Though I have read a lot of unpleasant reviews, but myself in a way was entertained. Actually, I love the song "The Climb" which is actually deep and thought provoking. Presently, it suits my emotional feeling and somehow I'm enjoying listening the song.
Miley Cyrus: The Climb
I can almost see it
That dream I'm dreaming but
There's a voice inside my head sayin,
You'll never reach it,
Every step I'm taking,
Every move I make feels
Lost with no direction
My faith is shaking but I
Got to keep trying
Got to keep my head held high
There's always going to be another mountain
I'm always gonna wanna make it move
Always going to be an uphill battle,
Sometimes I'm gonna have to lose,
Ain't about how fast I get there,
Ain't about what's waiting on the other side
It's the climb
The struggles I'm facing,
The chances I'm taking
Sometimes might knock me down but
No I'm not breaking
I may not know it
But these are the moments that
I'm going to remember most yeah
Just got to keep going
And I,
I got to be strong
Just keep pushing on, cause
There's always going to be another mountain
I'm always gonna wanna make it move
Always gonna be an uphill battle,
Sometimes I'm gonna have to lose,
Ain't about how fast I get there,
Ain't about what's waiting on the other side
It's the climb
There's always going to be another mountain
I'm always gonna wanna make it move
Always gonna be an uphill battle,
Sometimes I'm gonna have to lose,
Ain't about how fast I get there,
Ain't about what's waiting on the other side
It's the climb (yeah yeah ea ea)
Keep on moving
Keep climbing
Keep the faith baby
It's all about
It's all about
The climb
Keep the faith
Keep your faith
My thoughts are being stucked in my head. I'm close to getting insane the past few days. haha! Again, I'm in my deep thinking stage. Oh no!
But the real scenario is that I'm super excited for my upcoming Singapore four day trip on June 6 to 9. This will be my first airplane trip and I'm feeling such an emotional upbeat. My planned SG trip is a double purpose actually, it's a tour and a job hunting trip in a fortunate basis. I'm just hoping that the duration of my travel at Singapore will be enough for me to fulfill my purpose, that's why up to this time me & my companion Joy are having second thoughts to extend the trip until the 12th. But between the two, my priority is of course to find a job that suits my qualification. I have already asked my cousin who's based in Singapore to help me out find a job. If God permits, this might be the turning point I'm waiting for so long.
Being wise and practical, I won't be resigning in my job, since I still don't have any assurance that I might be hired in SG through the help of my cousin. I don't know but, I'm having this feeling that I'll be coming back in my present job after the trip. But there's a part in my mind that dictates me to set up my mind that I'll be hired and fulfill hubby & I's plan.
I know this will not be as easy as I "assume" it was. (i'm just trying to have a positive outlook for me not to be freighten or anything else) As my hubby said I should not be scared when an opportunity comes. I guess, I'm just being excited, overwhelmed and nervous (yes, that's what I'm feeling at this moment) in this major turning point of my life.
Of all things, I'm preparing for the change because deep inside I'm aware that I need a change, a growth, besides I'm not getting any younger. And as days passes by, the more I get pressured that I need to prove something to myself and I can make a difference. As what I wrote in my journal's cover - the key is to allow myself to make the journey.
I don't have much to write about, but I wanted to put a few thoughts into writing, I guess. And this photo and quotation really fit my mood. I love when an image really catches me, and captures my attention. It really made me think, I guess. And also made me want to sink into a tall field of grass all by myself, where I could sit and ponder life and stare up at the sky for hours. There would also be calm, folksy music playing in the background, and perhaps a goat would walk by and ask me how my day was, and then the flowers would start singing and all would be well in the world.
That, of course, didn't happen. But it's a nice thought, anyway.
I've been trying to focus my thoughts on the positive things lately. It's difficult for me sometimes, which sounds terrible, but it's true. My pessimism has been a recent phenomenon - something that only recently manifested itself within the last several years. (I think I'm more of a chronic worrier than a pessimist) I believe that most of this comes from the simple fact that the older you get, the more you know. If that makes any sense at all.
Sometimes I wish I could go back to being the girl who thought everything was safe, happy and perfect. Quite frankly, I miss my bubble. I find that it's a lot more difficult to keep an optimistic outlook when you become aware of all the sadness and bad things in the world.
Anyway, I've tried to soak up the good things in my life. And I hope I can continue to do so. I want to find a way to recapture my eternal optimism. I really do.
Every week, I look forward to the weekend because I always say how much I love spending time with Leigh, sleeping, relaxing and being lazy.
Then every weekend comes, and I'm depressed that I have to work to lessen my work loads, and sometimes I'm so sick of it.
I went to work on Saturdays, and spent the 6 hours in front of my PC. I took lunch at my friend Joy's house and got the chance to talk and plan about our Singapore trip.
I went home immediately after work and spent the rest of the day with hubby & Leigh.
Sunday, well.. It was mother's day... I was overwhelmed receiving a lot of text message greetings. In the morning, we took our breakfast at our nipa hut. The kids are enjoying so much staying there because of the fresh air. Before lunch, hubby & I had our grocery at the Royal. After that we went to salon for hubby's hair cut & my nail polish. I got the black Penshoppe bag, I'm wishing for a long time. Thanks so much to hubby for the mother's day gift. I know I owe you too, for the father's day. Am I oblige for that? haha!
We spent the afternoon with our family at home, playing cards of course at our nipa hut. And for fun, I won. yehey!
At night, I had a girls night out, with Ezra, Joy and her sister. We had a dinner at Magic lagoon reuniting with our friend Ezra, who's just been from Dubai and presently here in P.I. for a vacation. The night was filled of so much stories, catching up with each others lives. The night ended having coffee at Starbucks reminiscing our exciting college days, wayback. And that was definitely a night full of laughters and I enjoyed.
It was a Sunday on the go, and I had a blissful moments with my family and friends.
Monday May 4 40/365
Rainy, cold Monday
Newly closed insurance account
Loved SNN episode for the night particularly Judy Ann & Ryan Agoncillo's interview
Dinner with hubby in the new nipa hut at our roof top
Bedtime cuddle with Leigh
Tuesday May 5 41/365
On my favorite professional look attire
Boss' birthday lunch treat
KFC Overloaded Meal
Newly bought dress
Dinner at chowking with Hubby
Wednesday May 6 42/365
Mother in law finally home
Downloaded songs of Taylor Swift
Excitement for my Cabanatuan Trip & training
New Dark blue Lee office wear
Loving the cold weather
Thursday May 7 43/365
Rainy Thursday!
Veggie lunch
Keeping a journal for motivational messages I got from "Brida"
Playful moments of my daughter Leigh & niece Peachy (they are so cute!)
Relaxing bedtime rest while watching my favorite programs - Only You & Tayong Dalawa
Friday May 8 44/365
Typhoon is over, the sunshine comes in.
Lunch time with hubby at KFC
Grateful for my pasta cravings, at last my wish was granted for Kung Pao's Pasta Bowl
Satisfaction that comes from lessening my workloads
It's the B-ig Day at work!
It's been a long time since I bought a dress for myself. I guess the last time I did was on November 2008.
So on Tuesday while waiting for my hubby, I had a luxury of time searching for a dress that suits my taste.
For a lot of choices, I was delighted in a particular dress. My fashion senses was attracted in the color, a combination of yellow and green. I love pastel colors and it makes me look fairer. When I tried it, I seem likely to be a little bit thinner. Yeah!
Of course, I ended up buying it. It's cheaper than I expected it was. Quite possibly the Php 350.00 I've ever spent. Finding a dress for under Php 500.00 is like winning a raffle draw or something!
I'm really loving the dress.
I know this is a little late. Again, I'm on my rush days, loaded works and bewilderment. Since yesterday, I'm really into my mixed up and unorganized state of thinking. Today, I'm trying to be back on my proper and normal reasoning. Because, I'm hating myself when I seem to cram and everything turns into a mess. iiwwww..!
Now.. for just a few minutes. I'm taking a break for this blog.
Friday & Saturday is the bonding time with my family at San Narciso. It was the Feast of our Patron Saint Nuestra Senora dela Paz Y Buen Viaje. Since, my family stayed at La Paz on 1992, before I stayed here in Olongapo City, it's a tradition that every first Saturday of the month of May, we celebrate the fiesta.
When I was a kid, every May- the fiesta is what I'm looking forward to in the summer vacation. I helped my Mom in cleaning our house, arrange the furnitures, and helped her in the preparation of the food and table settings. And until now, though I already have my own family, we still go home and make one in the celebration.
The barangay fiesta was considered as a reunion of the family. It's also a tradition of the sports league, money making contest of the women candidates of each "purok" representative before the fiesta day. The coronation of the Queen & Princesses during the fiesta's eve, Parade in the afternoon of the fiesta and procession in the evening of the Patron Saint are the highlights of the main fiesta celebration.
But of course, nothing beats the get together of the family with all the fun, laughters, eating and drinking sessions, and catching up on each others lives.
Monday April 27 35/365
Stayed at home with Leigh
Being lazy in bed watching Princess Diaries
Loved Anne Hathaway being hilariously funny
Cuddling time with Leigh
Naps, naps, naps!
Angel Locsin's new TV show - Only You
Tuesday April 28 36/365
Liked a lot my professional look for the day
Book reading at the office for 5 hours due to brown out
New Crissa trousers
It's pay day!
Loved twilight series so much, finally I'm done with the four books
Wednesday April 29 37/365
A bit workload
New Paulo Coelho's book - "Brida"
Thrilling episodes of Tayong Dalawa
Thursday April 30 38/365
Newly discovered next series of the Twilight Saga
Copy of the Midnight Sun - Edward's view of Twilight
Excited for tomorrow's trip to Zambales
Grocery at Royal
Leigh's new Barbie doll shoes
Friday May 1 39/365
It's Holiday and it's May day...
Sunny day (",)
Bonding time with my fam at San Narciso
Barangay Fiesta eve
Foods, foods, foods!
