Time for all the Things I Want

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Just having real serious thoughts about my life, my work and all the things I want to do.  Maybe when you come to your 40s you really think about doing what you love most.  When I retired (that's what I thought) in 2009 to look after my kids and Mom I also concentrate on being a full-time blogger.  Since writing and blogging are two of the things I love doing it's so perfect to do it while taking care of my family. I did for two years before I was offered to come back to corporate work and my life changed again.

Returning to work after tasting the life of work at home Mom wasn't easy at all.  I must admit I miss the office world because I've worked for 19 years before I retired.  I missed rushing to office, talking to clients, answering emails, administering office tasks, doing human resource job, making proposals and the likes.  I was used to multi-tasking and experienced being in personnel, accounting, billing and technical departments. I also miss being with my colleagues and easily made friends again. 

But now realities are setting in again.  I could see my Mom getting older and finding the need of a companion in the house.  I'm not the same person who love office work too much that I can stay not just over time but over night as well.  I've changed and my thoughts easily wanders from office back to home  and what I should be doing than working in the office.

Suddenly I feel the urge to read more books, to have more time with my Mom when the kids are in school and she's alone in the house, to cook more, to be professional in baking and most of all to write more of my thoughts.  I pray to God that He'll give me signs and providence so I can leave the corporate world again for the second time....and hopefully for the last time. I know He will...I have faith He will.

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Friday Fill-Ins

And...here we go!

1. Seeing the sun shines so brightly today brings hope that we'll have a nice week ahead of us .
2. It's never too late to say sorry to your loved ones whenever you hurt them or to tell them that you love them.  
3. According to my kids they will have Saturday classes for a month to make up for the long vacation from school due to bad weather and floods..
4. As we journey through life we should be able to appreciate the simple creations of God in our daily living and the people around who love us come what may..
5. I associate giving back God's blessings to us to giving them to our less fortunate brothers.
6. Long ago my daughters are still babies but now they're growing up so fast they're as tall as I am.
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to having my weekly massage, tomorrow my plans include finishing my online due tasks and cooking for my family and Sunday, I want to be able to teach the kids in our Sunday school with excitement and perseverance!

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Friday Fill-Ins

And...here we go!

1. When I got home from overnight work I made sure that I will sleep few hours before going to office again.
2. Where can I possibly put myself to avoid disturbances from noisy vehicles just outside the house.
3. How to recover from sleep when I'm actually not getting much sleep for two weeks now.
4. Why would I want part-time office job? To give more time to my family and to update my sites.
5. Time for a real change 
6. What if I return to being work-at-home Mom, such a nice thought!
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to my weekly massage therapy from Mom, tomorrow my plans include celebrating my daughter's birthday and helping my sister cook food treat for the church, Sunday, I want to spend the whole day with my family.

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Friday Flll-Ins

And...here we go!

1. Well, ok, maybe I should start analyzing which of my jobs had made me feel complete and fulfilled.
2. Walking for about 3kms. a day make me feel younger but that's a stretch!
3. When I'm making business proposals I see to it that all necessary things  are noted
4. I find my friend's menu a bit healthier.
5. And frankly, I did have some misgivings sometimes.
6. Thy say that money is the  root of all evil. But I know that money is not bad but whoever is using it .
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to my weekly massage therapy, tomorrow my plans include blogging, writing and taking some rest and Sunday, I want to give my full attention our Pastor's preaching!

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:Friday Fill-ins #181

And...here we go!

1. Maybe we'll end our homeroom meeting before 6:58. I have to get ready in an hour because we'll start around 5pm.

2. It was the reason, of course, no other reasons I could think of.

3. Working until midnight on my tasks is something I no longer feel the need to do. I've finished all my due tasks and I'm well ahead of time now.

4. I have another errand to run, then I can rest my mind and body and maybe I can watch my favorite show. I haven't been seeing any show on TV lately just the news and no more.

5. If you dream for a good paying job and a career that will make you feel fulfilled ...just go find it

6. What were once vices should not be now because you're matured enough to handle yourself with respect.

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to relaxing with hubby and kids as it's the last day of the school week, tomorrow my plans include arranging my little boy's books and put some lettering on it with his name, section and name of teachers, we're done with Ruth and Gen's books last Tuesday and Sunday, I want to stay in the church after lunch because I'm through with shopping!

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:Friday Fill-Ins #180

And...here we go!

1. Staying near the mountains, resting, having a nice time with the family and forgetting about my tasks for awhile feels great.

2. The solution is within reach, you just have to recognize and acknowledge it then you'll fine and happy.

3. Thinking about the title of my new blog while watching Robinhood made me fall asleep.

4. How about thinking of some ways on how to spend the day away from my laptop, I'm doing it right now because we're here in Montalban and I'm just taking a peek here!

5. A healthy diet of less rice, small portions of red meat and plenty of veggies and fruits a day is something I highly recommend!

6. Imagine the world without internet is like imagining myself doing another thing for a living, maybe I'll be writing in some magazine or newspaper.

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to having a restful sleep because I don't have work here in Montalban, tomorrow my plans include spending the day bonding with my family without thinking of my blog (well a few email checking won't get in the way I think :-) and Sunday, I want to drop by the mall to buy few things for my kids, it's payday!

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:Friday Fill-Ins #179

And...here we go!

1. Tagaytay City and nearby place around it is my favorite place to travel to because it's cold, peaceful and full of scenic sky views.
2. When I think about my childhood, I often remember those times in our hometown in Laguna playing in the trees, in the field and river. Time seems so slow then unlike now that time is so fast, less time for reverie :-)
3. A person who listens patiently makes for a good friend.
4. The wind in the trees, the rain on my skin, the breeze on my hair
5. The thought of another swimming in the villa resort is so exciting!
6. My best friend knows me inside and out.
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to resting early because I'm not feeling good, tomorrow my plans include having a relaxing massage therapy and Sunday, I want to be well for our Sunday worship!

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:Friday Fill-Ins #178

Happy Memorial Day weekend to all who celebrate it :-)

And...here we go!

1. Barbecue-- the best food to take on a picnic.
2. Summer is fun but you have to take care of yourself or you'll have rashes, sunburns and dark color.
3. My niece love her new pink flip flops.
4. To love someone is to commit yourself to a lot of risks, it's ok as long as he's worthy of it, love is like a long hike, at the end of it you'll have a reward of having achieved a goal.
6. When I crave food, it's usually garden fresh salad and penne creme.
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to finishing my tons of tasks while cooking our meals for Mom's birthday, tomorrow my plans include enjoying the day with my family and relatives to celebrate Mom's birthday and Sunday, I want to thank God that He's given us a very dear Mom!

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:Friday Fill-Ins #177

And...here we go!

1. My little boy never fails to make me smile. Just a wink, a smile, a joke or simple gesture always make my day happy.
2. I'm looking forward to buying my dream lappy tomorrow at Greenhills V-Mall. I want an HP Compaq Presario with Intel Core 2 Processor, 2 GB RAM, 320GB HDD and some more specifications
3. Don Moen's Be It Unto Me is what I'm listening to right now.
4. Potato salad must have mayonnaise in it!
5. Pancit Malabon was the best thing I ate today.
6. Today was a tiring and busy day full of busy schedule as always.
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to finishing my 8 due tasks, tomorrow my plans includeshopping for my dream HP laptop yahoo! and Sunday, I want to visit my friend's father in his wake!

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:Friday Fill-Ins #175

And...here we go!

1. Salsa and chips with cheese dip will be just perfect for me.
2. Chips, Fries, Burgers with catsup and you've even got mustard.
3. By the time I get home I was running for time to submit my due online writing tasks.
4. Finding the best buy is what I look forward to most when grocery shopping but of course if it's on my favorite food brands because I don't want to pay for the things I don't like.
5. And I was dreaming that I and my family was on a Caribbean vacation :-).
6. When you have hope, faith and love...is there anything else better?!
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to resting early tonight, tomorrow my plans include finishing all my tasks in the morning and Sunday, I want to concentrate on our Sunday fellowship service!

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:Friday Fill-Ins #174

1. I was busy preparing for our gifts to dear baby Iya for tomorrow's baptism in Antipolo.
2. So tired, sick and sleepy last night and I left my book on top of my PC table, I’ll have to return it to my book shelf . I don't want my books missing on my shelf.

3. Why does it have to be now that my PC is in trouble, I have plenty of tasks to do, I'm just lucky to have another PC that I can use also. Thanks to my sis.

4. Too many schedule of activities that needs to be planned and budgeted was in my thoughts today.
5. One of my father’s favorite sayings was one word is enough for the wise.
6. When you're in high temper, stop, take a deep breath, pray and try to relax –I know that feeling!
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I’m looking forward to staying up until DH arrives and try to sleep before midnight to be able to be alert, tomorrow my plans include going to Antipolo earlier to help in the arrangement of the reception and entertain early visitors, maybe we can include swimming in the clubhouse as well and Sunday, I want to forget my work and just concentrate on our fellowship service!

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:Friday Fill-Ins #173

And...here we go!

1. Where are my notebooks, it would be hard to work without them, they're my reference and records.
2. If wishes were horses I will go for wedding with horse carriages
3. I'd like to see the list of my eldest kid's books so I can compare it with my niece' previous books so I can save buying the same ones. I will be saving some bucks too.
4. When I was a teen, I thought I would be a chemist or journalist but I end up taking Computer Engineering due to job opportunities for people with degree on the course.
5. One of my mother's favorite sayings was Do not do unto others what you don't want to do to you.
6. I'd have a hard time doing without my personal computer and my internet connection running smoothly for my online tasks.
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to resting after a day of traveling far, tomorrow my plans include cooking early so my kids can go to the nearest park where they can have biking before the sun strikes and Sunday, I want to be quiet and just enjoy our fellowship service.

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:Friday Fill-Ins #172

And…here we go!

1. I’d like to spend some vacation days in the province so my kids would experience a taste of life there-playing and swimming in the river, getting fruits fresh from the tree and enjoy the day even without television and internet.
2. One of my most favorite romantic memories is when DH and I went to Christian Beach Resort in Sariaya, Quezon on our honeymoon.
3. Last night, I had Pork Soup with Vegetables for dinner and plenty of fruits for dessert.
4. Sorry for the delayed response in Facebook invitation.
5. Can we just rest for this day and think only of cooking up something special now?
6. One of my worst temptations is giving in to my cravings of chocolates, premium cakes, salad and ice cream; they're very hard to resist!
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I’m looking forward to finishing up my grabbed online tasks because tomorrow my plans include cooking up special meal and our one week supply of dessert and Sunday, I want to prepare a yummy food for Sunday School!

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:Friday Fill-Ins #168

And...here we go!

1. Today I will be scheduling my time wisely because I have to finish tons of work, no more window shopping for gadgets for now, no FB, no YM just twitter!

2. My friend offers to do a favor for me because I don't have time and I say why not? It's actually a big help to me since I have many work to be done right now.

3. What do you think of the bills next month? I think it'll be higher wahhh!

4. At Starbucks it’s free Pastry Day til 1030 Friday!

5. People say that what we’re all seeking is perfect love but for me more than anything we have to seek God in order to find true love.

6. The image I cherish most is my kids' pictures when they were just babies. Those are priceless.

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I’m looking forward to finishing (hopefully) my tons of tasks , tomorrow my plans include doing some house chores while getting some help from someone and Sunday, I want to forget my work and enjoy Sunday worship!

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Some Observations

This month has a lot of disastrous things that happened around the globe and here people are busy with the coming elections. Just puzzled why every election brings about massive brownouts and in the past years there are weird stories of kidnapping of children and stories that seem to frighten people to go out in the evening. I find these repeated occurrences every election and sometimes it’s hard to know if it’s true or not. I’m not the type to believe all stories that I heard but I’m just taking these all as part of the old tradition of Filipinos be it in community or in the whole country. Hope it will be peaceful on May.

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:Friday Fill-Ins #167

And...here we go!

1. I am so looking forward to resting early tonight because I'm not feeling well

2.Will rest awhile and try to finish some due tasks later.
3. When you get visit my hometown in the province you'll also feel the freshness of air, water and food there. You'll also love to swim in the cold rivers.
4. Being a christian is a big part of my life.
5. If you need anything, don't hesitate to call, text or tweet me I'll be of help in my own way!
6. Plan a trip and I'll arrange my schedule so I'll be able to come.
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to a good and sound sleep, tomorrow my plans include sorting up things in my filing cabinet,general cleaning and finish some tasks? and Sunday, I want to devote my time to Sunday service fellowship!

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Saturday 9: Your Smiling Face

1. No matter what's going on in your life, what always makes you smile? my kids especially when my lil boy have funny antics

2. What's the biggest lie you've ever told? That my boss is right :-)

3. Do you hold a grudge? Not now, I always pray to God to cast away anger from me and learn to forgive people who have done me wrong.

4. What is the worst job you've ever had? My last job and it's also the best, well I have my reasons for saying it but it's too confidential!

5. What would be your dream job? To be a writer or a chemist. It was fulfilled now because I'm writing for my six blogs and I'm a chemist with regards to cooking, sounds logical?

6. What is the happiest event you've experienced? my wedding and my 3 birth deliveries

7. What is the saddest thing you've experienced? When a friend out of job jealousy stabbed me in the back, told unreal bad things about me just to get the attention of my boss, it happened in my first office job. No one believed her except one and that's her friend.

8. Do you tend to exaggerate or underestimate? sometimes i exaggerate things when i try to crack a joke on my kids because they love it and they tell me that I'm 'makulit'

9. List the cars that you have owned. Give us just a few words about each one. I only own one car and it's an old model Nissan Sentra white car.

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:Friday Fill-Ins #166

And…here we go!

1. Why are you making those clothes even dirty ? (that’s my laundry). lol
2. I want you to take away all white hairs from Auntie.
3. Decide whatever you want it now then it will be on my terms.
4. Act now and see what happens.
5. I could use a second cup of my favorite double dutch ice cream.
6. Try it now and then I’ll see if I can too.
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I’m looking forward to staying super late up to dawn to finish tasks before cutoff, tomorrow my plans include buying graduation clothes for big girl and little boy and Sunday, I want to buy them new pair of shoes!

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:Friday Fill-Ins#164

1. Johnny Weir is a champion figure skater.
2. I wish I was in Vancouver Canada watching 2010 Olympics.

3. And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was even more delicate than before.
4. Take a cool shower at dawn if you get an urge.
5. Having sweet dreams is just like having sweet thoughts the whole day.
6. What does it take for him really change for good.
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I’m looking forward to stay up very late to finish tasks due midnight, tomorrow my plans include jumbling up online and offline tasks as usual and Sunday, I want to think of fellowship only and nothing about blogging!

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:Friday Fill-ins #162

And…here we go!

1. I know things will work out fine after the talk.
2. I really think December is the longest month and the busiest also.
3. You can’t help but follow what God says in the great book.
4.You have to believe that prayers can move mountains; bring it on!
5. Where have you looked and searched for that good old antique furniture?
6. My instant messenger is always invisible but since my classmate wants to know if I'm online or not my status on my chat is now available.
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I’m looking forward to finish writing up my article on the difference of branded against generic drugs, tomorrow my plans include cooking up family's favorite chicken afritada and pancakes and Sunday, I want to go to my SIL' house in Montalban after sunday service!

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