Have you asked yourself this question: have you been an angel to anyone or someone lately? Please don’t take me literally. What I mean is, have you helped someone who’s in dire need of support - emotional in particular? Have you lightened up somebody’s gloomy day? I’ve asked myself that question yesterday…. And my answer was YES. Allow me to share you my story….
I went to the office yesterday not expecting anything fancy for the day. I got to the office and went straight to my desk. Turned on the computer and started working! I read my email messages, took phone calls of clients, drafted my KRAs for the year, followed-up statuses of my clients’ websites with our production team, delegated some tasks to my staff and the list goes on.
Then an email came in my Inbox with the subject “Thank you Ma’am Russ.” I immediately read my mail and was so struck after reading it! I felt flattered and happy that unknowingly, a simple phone call to a colleague would mean so much to her! I came in the right place at the right time! Actually, I just congratulated her for being one of our Real Changed Leaders for 2010. I nominated and voted for her because I’ve worked with her and seen her excellent performance.
My phone call somehow turned things around for her. Apparently, things have been difficult for her for the past months. But after our phone conversation, she realized that she should give herself another shot. She knew that at least there are people who trust her and believe in her.
She thanked me and told me that what I did meant a lot to her! And this made me so flattered and glad! It always feels great to know that you’ve been of help to someone especially when you least expect it. That somehow, I’ve been an angel even just for a short period of time and I’ll continue doing so as long as the opportunity is there!
I’ll keep this post short and sweet. All I want to say is that, I miss blogging! About 4 or 5 years ago, I was very active in blogging. Unfortunately, starting last year, I didn’t have the time to make my posts here anymore because I was tied up with a lot of things at work and at home. So today, I’d like to try reviving my blog. I hope I can maintain it. Blogging is my way of relaxing, releasing stress and communicating with the world! I’d better do good at this now!
Whoa! A year has passed by so fast! 2009 is near its end and I’m now welcoming 2010 with arms wide open!
So how did my 2009 go? All I can say is - it was one of the most challenging yet most fulfilling and happiest year of my life!!! I’ve surpassed all struggles and trials and I’ve experienced a lot of both good and bad things that made me stronger and more confident now than ever. I have a lot to be thankful to our dear Lord too! So much blessings have come my way both in my career and personal life.
I can feel that the Year of the Tiger will be more grandiose as seen in my Chinese Horoscope (hehehe)! I’m actually excited for its coming! I just leave it all up to God! I know that He’ll continue to direct me and my family to the right and best paths of our lives. I’ve seen and experienced how He has done wonders in my life. After all the rain, it’s now time for the sun to shine brightly.
Typhoon Ondoy struck so many lives and families last Saturday. Until now, some of our countrymen are still grieving and seeking help in their distressed situation. My family was not spared. My parents’ house in Bricktown, Paranaque got flooded too! When I went there yesterday, my knees got weak and my heart broke! I’ve lived there for 22 years, grew up in that place and had lots of good memories. And yesterday, everything fell apart! Most of the possessions that my parents’ have acquired through the years went down the drain. We may not comprehend why these things are happening right now? But I’m sure that God has a plan and a purpose for this. As my parents’ say, there’s always sunshine after the rain! We may be feeling down right now but we know that we’ll rise up through all these challenges with the help and love of our Lord.
I can still say that we’re lucky and we’re blessed because all our family members are safe. Nothing really bad happened to each one of us. Those personal properties can be replaced but not a person’s life. For this, we are very grateful!
I pray for all the Filipino people and families who’ve been hit by Ondoy. May the good Lord help them and give them strength in this time of sorrow. May they soon find solace and refuge.
I felt some sort of sadness when I saw this picture again. This was taken last January 22, 2007 during the launch of Pinoy ME, a group of leaders from the business, academic, and social development sectors that was convened by Former President Corazon C. Aquino in 2006 to bolster microfinance and microentrepreneurship in the Philippines. I’m not really a fan but I do admire her for her extraordinary love for our country.
To Mrs. Cory Aquino, thank you for being one of the strong pillars of the Filipino people. You’ve shown great determination, courage and faith in the Lord. You’ve dedicated your life, your family to the service of your countrymen and because of this; you’ve touched and uplifted so many lives. May your legacy live on. And may the democracy you’ve fought and stood for remain alive and burning in the hearts and minds of every citizen of this country.
When was the last time I blogged? My last post here was in January!!! My gosh! I’m sorry for not being able to update my blog often. It’s just that I’m really busy lately and I can’t find the time to blog anymore! A lot of things are happening in my life right now both personal and professional. I’m just taking one day at a time. All I can say is even if things are getting harder to manage, still I’m totally and simply happy and contented!!!!
Anyway, I’ll try to blog every so often. I hope I can revive this soon….
Last December 29, our family went to Bioresearch’s Lost Eden Educational and Recreational Park. I knew this because it was featured in Unang Hirit a few months back. I thought that it’s a nice place especially for the kids. And I was right! Your Php150 entrance fee is worth it! It’s amazing to see the other living creatures and be informed again of their natural habitats and their way of life.
The Lost Eden is the very first engineered educational and recreational park with over 2,000 varieties of plants and over 2 million pets and pet products. This park is located at Sucat, Paranaque, near Manila Memorial Park. I guess they’re still expanding as you can see some construction going on.
Among its attractions are the Honey House Gallery, Dog Mansion, Huge Japanese Koi Pond, Wildlife Rescue Center, Patented Trellises, Vegi-Map of the Philippines, Butterfly Garden, Mechanical Park, Dino Fossils, Miniature Mayon Volcano and Taal Lake and more.
The place is very good for field trips. Kids will really enjoy while learning. My two kulit bulilits were very delighted with what they saw in the park.
So, if you’re looking for a new place to go to, try this interesting park.
Oh! By the way! They have a place there where you can hold kiddie parties too!
For inquiries, you may call 8263535 locals 133 and 137 or email biosucat@bioresearch.com.ph.
Click here for some pics. Sorry for the low quality. Am not a professional photographer! Hehehe…
November 8, 2008
National Shrine of the Sacred Heart
Reception at The Peninsula Manila
My officemates/friends finally tied the knot last November 8! I’ve been waiting for this for a looooonnngg time already and I’m just so glad that they’ve decided to settle down. They really looked good and happy together. They looked like a prince and princess during their wedding. It was a very nice wedding! From the church to the reception, everything went on smoothly. And did I say that the food was great?! My hubby Alex, had his fair share of the california makis!
I can’t explain the happiness that I felt when I saw them tie the knot. I was touched too and honestly, I felt special because they assigned Alex and I to be a part of the offertory. Oh! By the way, it was also a privilege to choreograph their first dance!
When Tine was walking down the aisle, she had tears of joy. I remembered my very special wedding day too about 8 years ago…. I guess, walking down the aisle is the most unexplainable experience during a wedding. Back then, tears fell down my eyes too! I remembered having mixed emotions. While walking down the aisle and seeing my better half waiting for me near the altar, I felt so happy, lucky, fulfilled, blessed, special and not to mention, feeling so beautiful and so loved! That finally, I’ll be marrying the only man I’ve ever loved.
To Ali and Tine, congratulations again! With God in the center of your marriage, I’m sure that everything will be ok. Just keep the love flowing and the fire burning! And now that I’ve witnessed your union, I’m now looking forward to the coming of “little ali or little tine.”
YIPEEEEE!!!! Finally, I got my 2009 Belle De Jour Power Planner! I’m getting ready for next year you know. For a woman like me, who’s got lots of meetings, client calls and a very long To-Do list (both work and personal), I cannot live without a planner! This is how I manage my time and schedule effectively. It also serves as a reminder about so many things. I loved my 2008 planner that’s why when I learned that the BDJ Team already launched their 2009 planner, I immediately ordered online!
It’s a very unique planner for gals! The 2009 power planner is more packed and loaded with cool stuff! It includes a goal page, dream board, vacation planner, health checklist, menstrual tracker, birthday list, christmas gift list, expense tracker and lots and lots of discount coupons from renowned stores and establishments like Le Donne, Chocolate, Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, Freeway, Havaianas, Cupcakes by Sonia, For Me, and more!
My boss is taking his photography to the next level! He’s now doing studio shots. And guess who his models are? No less than us, his subordinates and other model wannabes from our company! Hehehe…
I don’t know much about photography so for me the shots are great and I think I looked fab in those pics (O! Walang kokontra?!). Anyway, this is my first take in doing this kind of stuff! Though I love being photographed, posing and projecting in a studio is not in my list.
When we arrived at the studio, the 5 of us: Haidee, Dette, Winkie, Joy and myself got nervous! Our knees trembled and we do not know how to start! Some of us were really shy in posing in front of the photographers with their high-tech cams. But after awhile, we all got comfortable and we started to strut our stuff!
I liked the output, both individual and group shots. And in this exercise, I learned one thing: that it is not that easy to be a model or to pose and act in front of a cam! Now I appreciate my sister-in-laws job! She’s a professional model and now I know that when she poses for her portfolio, or when she walks down the ramp, it’s not that easy! You have to be confident. You gotta have the “attitude.” You should know your assets and how to use them.
Thanks to our photographers: Ado Yap, Paul Pascual and Martin Cipriano! And thanks too to Rouge Studio in Makati City. You’ve unleashed another artistic side of me that I never knew existed. I know it will take a lot to perfect this craft but I’m contented with my first output. By the way, I do not have any intension of really making this a craft! Hahaha!
I enjoyed the shoot and am looking forward to the next! :D If that ever happens, it should be done with all the works (make-up, costume, props and prepared concepts)! Haha! In my dreams!
Head over heels with my babies Deion and Dominic. Blessed with loving husband, family, relatives and friends. Enjoying life to the fullest. Happy and contented. Loves going to the mall, salon and spa. Displays grace under pressure. Finds strength and fulfillment in HIM. Wears many hats - that of a wife, mom, daughter, sister, auntie, career woman, friend, colleague (and the list goes on).
Have you asked yourself this question: have you been an angel to anyone or someone lately? Please don’t take me literally. What I mean is, have you helped someone who’s in dire need of support - emotional in particular? Have you lightened up somebody’s gloomy day? I’ve asked myself that question yesterday…. And my answer was YES. Allow me to share you my story….
