May 21, 2012

The hardest part of my week days is waking up while the family is still asleep, I wanna snuck back in and sleep but I can’t. One, because of work and two, I really can’t, comes with ageing I guess. I can no longer sleep beyond the seven AMs. The kiss good-bye is the saddest. My heart is to be home, playing with the children, cooking for the family. More time spent with them in general and that’s exactly why I am home today on a Monday.

It’s weird that when I’m at work I feel that way, but there are times too that when I’m at home it’s the other way around. It’s not the work really that I miss but the people I work with. Recently, my son asked me how long have I been with the company I work with. He was surprised to know that I’ve worked there since he was just a year old. I again too came to realize that it has been that long and the ”What’s next?” questions are back.

I love my job, but I really long wanted to venture into business, be my own boss and eventually not have to come to work nine or more hours a day. I plan to equip myself and get ready for that big leap. This is my 2012 goal.

Work it! August 1, 2011

Been busy lately with my usual juggler tasks (Mom, Wife, Work, etc.) I’m also putting up a website for Greenfields and I’m doing it on top of my daily tasks. So far, there’s still so much to do. I hope, I find time to squeeze everything in and have it half done before Wednesday.

Hubs left at 530am and I sent him a “hello” (good am – have a great day- see you later) sms at 8am to find out that he was still on the road driving to the airport. Sheesh. traffic.

I feel bad and guilty that I cannot focus much on stuff, like really dedicate time to review the kids with school stuff. I hate to admit that there’ll come a time that I’d have to choose between which is more important.

Sharing Best Practices June 3, 2011

I learned so much about myself as a facilitator this week through FST or Facilitation Skills Training. It was a fun, busy week for all participants. As part of the program, we were tasked to prep for a non work-related material which posed as a challenge for all.

It was fun seeing my collegues facilitate unexpected topics such as:

- Lipstick Effects 101
- The Art of Paper Doll Making
- Martial Arts for Most Common attacks on Women

We also had a great time sharing best practices in class like icebreakers and energizers. We had a crazy good time laughing at each other. I know our previous classes would have had a great time watching us make a fool of ourselves.

I certainly know my work mates more now. I hope our combined team building pushes through so we can get to know the others as well. Great learning and fun week!

No Bullies Allowed May 6, 2011

Stayed later than my already late shift last night due to a class-related concern, Bullying.

Teacher na teacher/Guidance counselor ang dating ko. It’s something I least expected in an adult learning set – up. You see, I sometimes teach people older than my parents. I even had my gradeschool class adviser in one of my previous classes. (deserves a post of its own )

So there I was, talked to the bullied and had to deal with the necessary. Akalain mo nga naman.

What’s your statement? May 3, 2011

I want to have one shirt done for the hubs, since he has been an aviation instructor, and then eventually a chief FI for his last company before joining the airlines. I wanted him to have a remembrance of how much he loved this job – teaching in particular. (also to serve as a reminder of how much he has inspired his students and how much he was admired for doing a job well done).

or

Nahhhh…..

Audio Cables and Adapters April 27, 2011

I swear, I’m starting to get irritated with missing audio cables and plugs. I had to steal from someone (wink*) Don’t worry Lara, – not yours. But then I returned it after I got one from the hardware store.

What’s the point of getting these? o marami lang talagang klepto? hehehe, P37.75 lang, wag nyo na iuwi.

Meet the Rafters April 27, 2011

Part of my job is to immerse my class (and myself) in everything australian, our clients suggested to include Australia’s TV Series “Packed to the Rafters” an Australian family-oriented comedy facing life and social issues.

The series centres around the characters Dave and Julie Rafter and their three children Rachel, Ben and Nathan. On the eve of their twenty-fifth wedding anniversary the couple thinks that they are finally about to have the house to themselves. But home is a very welcome refuge for their children and when unforeseen problems loom, they return like a boomerang. After Dave faces unemployment, Julie’s father suffers a panic attack, son Nathan and daughter-in-law Sammy need a place to stay, daughter Rachel leaves her abusive boyfriend Daniel, and son Ben moves next door but continues to drop in, the household is ‘packed to the rafters’.

Two more April 25, 2011

My Monday started at 530-ish in R house. Norman walked with me again ’till the familiar curb after a few years, but then this time a little further (I wondered why) turns out, that there is now a certain waiting area for trikes. LOL

It took me 30 minutes or so to reach work via public transport, not bad, I guess.

Yesterday’s egg-hunt was a success, even if it had last minute preparations. Kids and even much smaller kids (with their parents) joined the event. In the afternoon, I invited my family over for some food I prepared. Overall the three-day weekend was a gem, a time to reflect, time to reunite with my family and catch up our old friends from R. It was relaxing to have that same old feeling back in that house, cliché but it was a time to smell the flowers.

New class starts today, two weeks of training and then it’s Zoe’s birthday week in Kuala Lumpur. I just need to find that itinerary I did a few months back, I hope we enjoy our trip. I know Benny (my luggage) is as excited.

Now, to find that iti…

Feeling Better May 5, 2010

May 5, I’m feeling a bit better now, I was able to talk to two of my best girl buds and having a meaningful talk with gave me serenity. I’m glad I have friends like Ana and Agnes.

It’s Wednesday and earlier today I was in a meeting with the Dev Team and plans were discussed. I’m glad things are heading the good path and are working far better as planned. As of the moment things are still confidential but I’m really excited and happy.

Sydney, here I come.

(Oh, and Hobart, Canberra, Adelaide, Brisbane, Darwin , Melbourne & Perth hehehe)

Makati girl (for a week) February 3, 2010

I was assigned at our Makati site for a week to help them with their ramp. I consider it good because for the longest time, I really wanted to know the how abouts of commuting in Makati. I have been there several times but not alone, not commuting and also just to visit its malls.

My schedule was 6-2pm, that gave me so much time to do after work. LOL

I stayed at the Traders Hotel for seven days and did a “Mall Tour” – I’m quoting my class on how they called my expedition. Here’s how I did my so-called-tour that week.

Monday – Alpha Land – Pasong Tamo Extension

Tuesday – Glorietta

Wednesday – Divisoria Mall – (I researched and learned that it’s an P80 Cab ride from the Hotel) It was traffic so I paid P120 Not bad. I bought Ben Ten and Hannah Montana loots and prizes for Dyll’s Bday)

Thursday- SM Makati & Landmark (got Dyll and Zoe clothes from Guess, Kids of Bayo and Barbie)

Friday-Greenbelt – (had early dinner with class at Gilligans @ G5)

Saturday – MOA (Family stayed overnight and we went to MOA before going home. Ate at Chicken Savory and bought Beard Papas as Pasalubong.

I learned a bit, like where things are in Makati but then again a week is really not enough. I hope to be back though.

So who are you calling a “Mall Rat?”

Similar to my room. Will post pics as soon as I have uploaded them.

*** Suzy, a loaned trainer too, just messaged me. She said I left one of my corduroy pants in her room. (One of my Fav, got it from Debenhams) I used her room for the first two days of my stay (- there were mishaps with the reservations) But then again she doesn’t use her room anyway for she prefers to share with her co-trainer kiMAi. It was nice meeting them too.

I hope to see them again. Sayang, No time to bond and go out.