Changes

I've been in Singapore for about 10 months, nearly 11 months. And I may say this experience is one life changing. It was an experience that will always be cherished again and again. I didn't just earned money by working in Singapore, it was something... I have a handful of friends when I came in Singapore though most of them just slipped away like a sand in my hand... There are friends who is there even on your darkest days, your lowest point and lonely nights... 

It was a retreat. A 10 months soul searching... one that I will never want to forget and cherish forever.

I will definitely miss my friends, and Singapore as a whole.. Where HE made things happen...

I have learned to be more independent. To be humble. Not to be scared to ask for help. To be diverse. To be more disciplined, just think of waking up 430AM and to make sure that I'm in the bus stop by 530AM... To know the value of money, and to realize its not everything and its a paper that can be earned. I've learned to pray harder and hold into HIS word. And lastly to be thankful everyday, with all the blessings that I've been receiving, unconditionally.

I know, its a week that I am writing things on how grateful I am. I really can't help it. All praise to him, because I really wanted the job. I need it to be with my wonderful family. 

I will certainly miss a lot of things, and people ofcourse... Sandy(rocioxands), Peggie, Ermel, Mang Paul, Otep, Jodie, Chalo, JR, Ate Michelle, Mai, Kuya Jojo, Kuya Japs, Stella, Jason, AJ, Myk, Chicken Rice, Minced Meat Noodles, MRT, BUs Ride, Blk 408, Bukit Purmei, Vivo City, Sentosa, and Greys....

Miracle

I am arranging my stuff now. What clothes should I wear in my remaining days in Singapore... Tomorrow will be my first day of work in Plantronics, a US Telecommunication company. My office is kinda classy since it is inside a hotel on the business center floor. Same in the Philippines... its inside a hotel as well. I am overwhelmed with God's love for he granted my prayers. He knows how I am missing my 2 beautiful kids that He entrusted to me. My detailed prayers and my strong faith.

Who says you can't have it all? With HIS love and your faith will make everything happen. 

I am coming home this weekend. I hope I arrive Manila in the morning. I am so excited!

Kita Kits

And they made an offer....

Plantronics, one US MNC even in the clouded economy offered me the Technical Trainer position and I accepted it. The contract is still on process, as my headhunter said the company is so keen for me to join the company this April 1. Though one thing is unsure if I need to fly right away to Manila or I'll stay first in Singapore. The Hiring Manager from US fled to China last night after our meeting. One thing is for sure, SGD salary but Manila based. Additional benefits will be discussed further on Monday. There'll be 3-5 times a month travel to various countries in Asia Pacific. I'll report directly to the Regional Manager for Asia Pacific, Alvin, which is stationed in Singapore. So I'll still be coming back and forth to SG and I'll still have my employment pass in SG. Whenever I'm based in PH and if I need to fly to SG, accommodation will be covered since I am Manila based. Does that make sense?

I am more than happy right now. HE answered my prayer. I am now detailed (unlike the Keppel Christmas Raffle incident, I should have asked for that Ipod touch)... I said to HIM, Please give me a job that pays very good, with travel and I'll be in Manila. Its a bonus that its an MNC. I used to wear that thingymajig around my head whenever I am taking calls or just listening in to some other call... But the thing is.. this is it. I am coming home very soon. 

There is just one thing, I dunno where will I be on April 1, will it be in the Philippines or SG. Different time zone is the barrier here, because they want me to be trained in US, they just don't know how long. Thats why they are thinking if I should go home first then go to US or SG and go to US. They are actually thinking of my room. So if anyone who is in need of a room in SG, please contact me. My place is in Yishun. We are still exchanging emails with my headhunter and my new boss, where should I be. Come to think of it I need to pack up a lot of stuff....

So please do continue to pray for me. I know I have answered prayer. I have a feeling that the work load will be stressful than Keppel... I mean challenging... but definitely rewarding. Manila... oh Manila.. its in Makati pala... 

So how's the traffic jam in Makati?

The man who cant be moved

I always believe that there are valid reasons why things happen. Or maybe its a human thinking na dapat may reason for everything... ako lang ba to? Or kayo din? 

I am actually planning to comeback home half hearted. Thinking that I will start a new... I don't want to work in a call center, its because of unusual shifting schedules... I wanted some normal office hours. Wherein I can sleep at night with my family. Tuck them into bed. I love working in call centers, though because my family is growing, my husband need someone to hug during the night, baka maghanap ng ibang kayakap, and I have a baby. Since retrenchment after retrenchment in the yard... I've realized that it is unhealthy for me. All contract employees where removed... that includes me. Even I hold the biggest project in the yard. They gave me one month notice. I was devastated, but I always think this way... God have better plans. I told my husband that I'll come home after a month... if nothing... I'll come home. 

There's some job offer but I was eyeing on one advertisement. And I wanted it so much that I delayed an offer that is similar to it, with US training... Because it will be based in Manila. Another MNC, it is the sound innovation, the first headset, one step of a man, one giant leap of a mankind... Neil Armstrong... history written... Apollo 13. I am looking forward for my contract signing tomorrow. After 3 interviews... HR, Hiring Manager for SEA and Hiring Manager from US. I am never an awardee when I was young, and never had honors. But I am happy and blessed that HE grant me knowledge when I needed the most. The timing is also the best... I can never ask for more. During economic downturn... just a week after my last day of work in Keppel. I am so blessed.

Using Plantronics Headset during my HSBC days...

I'll update tomorrow. I just can't help to announce after my long silence... God is so good and all praise to him! I'll be joining the Sound Innovation Team, next week. As the Alvin told me, travel will be as frequent as 3-5 times a month. And this all happened because of faith and trust that I have for HIM. He is actually the my man who can't be moved. He stand still, just waiting for us to comeback and tell him we want HIM back in our lives. I feel peaceful.

Playin with Comic Life

I was browsing downloadable application of Mac and look what I found!!! 

Ayeloveit!!! It is called Comic life and so fun.. I bet Paula will love this app!

Flattered

I receive a lot of emails from my former trainees and one of them touched my heart so much that tears can't be stopped... I remember this woman. She's 24 years old that time, high school garduate (never been to college), married to a policeman, a sales promodizer for SM Southmall and part time labandera. She took the TESDA Scholarship for Call Center Training and she was my student. I am overwhelmed because this is what she wrote...

"Rae,

Thank you very much for touching my life. I am happy that all things changed when I met you. Getting a job in HSBC is something because I know you worked here, being top performer is a bonus but remembering all you taught us, and the inspiration that you have shared... I'm happy and blessed. I don't need to sell those Secosana bags (now I can buy not only Secosana) every time there is a weekend sale in SM Southmall or let my mother do the labada of others and for me to help her. This all changed because of you. I'm sad that I wasn't able to see you when you visited Manila. I know that time is so precious, for you to spend with your family. I can't find words to say how thankful and greatful I am. Rae, I am a Performance Coach now... You changed everything...I love you and God Bless you and your family. I miss you so much! 

                                                                                                                --- Jona Padilla"

She's one memorable student, I tell you. I can't help but cry, because on our daily activities in training, she's so blunt to tell her life situation. Kung gano kabundok ang labada ng nanay nya pag umuuwi sya ng gabi, kase closing sya sa SM. So I am happy that I touched her life. Nag iiyak ako nung nabasa ko letter nya. Medyo marami rami din thank you email, but this is very memorable...

I'm so proud of my trainees and minsan nauubos na din patience ko, especially as of now mga trainees ko are from different parts of the world, there is always communication gap. Kse most of them doesn't know what sentence are and they use fragments... so minsan nakaka frustrate na. Sa Pinas, ang ganda ng accent ko at American sounding pa ( thanks for my trainers from L2S Mark, Service Zone Shey, EPLDT Robert and HSBC Jackie), pagdating dito... wwaaaahhhh! So barok! One time, a timekeeper trainee came to me, and then just blurted out na " Madam, thank you so much! I was promoted because of the training you gave and I have a big raise!". This workers only receive $300-$400 Sing dollars and living in SG is so expensive... so makarinig ka ng na promote at nadagdagan ng sweldo... kakataba ng puso. And the fact, reaching out and saying thank you... wow!

So I thank my trainers before, eto pala yung feeling. Its not that you are claiming others success but them recognizing that you are  a part of their success makes you feel important.

Thanks to Mark, Shey, Robert and Jackie. Letting me feel the experience is awesome!!!

Under Repair

When your hurt deeply, sometimes your senses goes away. It makes you feel numb and unforgiving. The worst is that some kinda horn grows in your head, and a tail might grow near your butt area... and soon you'll bring your big fork and wear your freaking cape! Oh di ba pwede ng halloween costume! Lol! But frankly speaking this will make your life miserable. You'll brainstorm how will you get even and you'll do everything para sa'yo ang huling halakhak. But I guess this is one natural feeling... I felt it before and it is so hard to move one... Pag may sama ka ng loob sa kaibigan, sa asawa, sa bowabells mo, sa mudra, sa mga kapatid or kahit kanino para kang rotten egg... Yung positive vibes mo nagiging nega star.

Yesterday, me and my husband went down the memory lane while chatting. On how we first met and how we fell in love, and our out of this world adventure. On how sweet was I and eventually became a monster that he never expect! Correct monster! In our relationship, there are so many times that I caught him red handed... I mean unfaithful. It hurt so much that I never talk, and would always glare him with my round eyes that turns to chinita... kase I'll give him my thunder look!  (may kasamang kulog pa to).I'll say unpleasant words, and it'll bounce back to me... Yes, we made our life miserable because instead of repairing what ever was broken, we even exchange faults and blame each other. I regret this dearly. But one morning, we woke up together and say, "Lets repair this..." It came to a realization, we are not the same people that we are. I love this guy and I know he loves me (kulang lang talaga sa pansin). There were a lot of happy memories together as a couple. So what are those happy moments you and your love one had? Isipin mo yun, it'll make you smile... or make you kilig. 

Natatawa nga si Greys that every time na magkausap kami ni Jae, kinikilig pa din ako... Nakakatawa pero atleast even inde mo sya nakakasama madalas, you hold on to those happy memories and that will make you even strong and wouldn't let any negative feelings destroy it. 

One thing is once you forgive, mas maiigi you forget about it na. Kase pag pinagusapan pa ulit and put the blame back.. kase madalas maiisip mo one time in your life you felt so damaged and miserable because of this person... nakakabaliw. Much better to part ways na lang diba?

If your hurt, better put a big sign in your heart (or pwede din sa noo) "under repair" and do the following steps:

1. forget (think of happy moments, on how your love blossomed, the laughter you shared and how the two of you get through...)
2. forgive
3. accept. (talagang may malaking PERIOD)

It worked for us... so I guess it works 

I bet the world will be a better place to live in if we just do it, di ba?