Being assigned to Thailand account gave me a lot of privileges but one
thing I won't trade is having worked with lots of those Filipino
consultants who were years my senior in terms of age and tenure.
During those after-meeting dinners, I enjoyed being guessed how old (or
young) I was. What made those dinners more memorable was having the
chance to talk to them about how and when they started in SMC, where they were
assigned previously but most of all how they miss their families. When
they talk about their kids, I am always amazed seeing at how their eyes
glow.
Among these consultants, at least four of them have volunteered to
become my ninongs (hehe). Also, I came to meet two manongs - one with Ilocano roots
and one who has been assigned in the Ilocos area. Upon learning that I was
an Ilocana, the three of us instantly spoke the language. It was funny
having to speak Ilocano in Bangkok. Those ninongs and manongs would give me
pieces of advice on relationships, rearing a family and etc.
One good news is that I become to be a "ninang" to one of the
consultant's upcoming baby.
When I visit Thailand, they always get to ask me the one question I
still couldn't answer until now. Well, I always say, time will come and they
will get their invitations.
Monday, August 28, 2006
Orange Sky
How could have I been so blind the past years? I just realized that
orange (color) brings out the best shiny smile in me. Thanks to my new
roommate Jepot, who's the great orange fan!
These days I like everything orange?.
?.I enjoy THE OC (The Orange Country)
?.I enjoy those oranges for desert
?.I love that Orange Esprit bag which I use to go to the gym
?.I love wearing that Orange sweater during rainy days
?.I love those Orange clothes (that blouse I wear to office, that
Terranova shirt, that F&H sleeveless)
Now I know why I love orange, the color reflects on you, my face, my
day!
orange (color) brings out the best shiny smile in me. Thanks to my new
roommate Jepot, who's the great orange fan!
These days I like everything orange?.
?.I enjoy THE OC (The Orange Country)
?.I enjoy those oranges for desert
?.I love that Orange Esprit bag which I use to go to the gym
?.I love wearing that Orange sweater during rainy days
?.I love those Orange clothes (that blouse I wear to office, that
Terranova shirt, that F&H sleeveless)
Now I know why I love orange, the color reflects on you, my face, my
day!
3 Things I Learned Lately
1. There is a difference between having fun and enjoying life
Few weeks ago, I emailed my Cebu-based best friend and got this
answer "maybe you're not having fun but you may be enjoying your
life". He reminded me how he felt the first time he arrived at Iligan, no
friends, no gimik places (the usual things which gave him a lot of fun).
Knowing he will be there for a long time or maybe for good, he decided to enjoy
the simple things that the small city had to offer.
Years back (prior to my deep personal relationship with God), I would
fill my days with lots of activities. I would fill my weekends with case meetings. I would work, study, gimmick till I tire myself to death so I
would not come to realize that I was alone in Manila.
For the past weeks, I've gone over my previous thing which is to
fill my schedule with so many activities (e.g. ministry work,
business/sideline, gym classes, go to movies, gimmick) knowing if I did this I would have a lot of fun. Yes, sometimes I did but amidst all these, I still wondered
"Am I having fun?". I guess I forgot that having fun, having that
laughter do not mean I am enjoying life.
2. Dwelling on what we don't have will spoil the joys of the present
I've come across this line twice for the past month "let not your
longing slay the appetite of living". This applies to everything career, finances, relationships and even eating. Imagine yourself having a limited budget for Friday lunch. When you keep on thinking and craving for
"sugpo and crabs" rather than thanking God you still have that juicy 2-pc
KFC chicken, you might not finish even a piece of it.
Being involved in Kids Church and being around friends with cute
kids overwhelmed me weeks ago. Why? Because I really love kids, I love to
teach them, I love to hug them, I love to play with them and I even take
pictures of kid strangers. The thing is I don't have them yet since God is
still preparing my GG (or my Daniel ? that's the new term/name for a
future husband read Daniel 1:4) to be ready for such a responsibility
and commitment.
But then do I stop teaching and loving those kids? Never. What I can do
for now is to enjoy being their teacher, leader and tita.
3. When its settled, its settled
My two longtime roommates had the shock of their lives when they
finally heard me say about an ex-boyfriend to my new roomie "I was only in love
with the idea of him". I guess when you have finally settled in your
heart what you deserve and what you want, you will not settle for anything
less.
Few weeks ago, I emailed my Cebu-based best friend and got this
answer "maybe you're not having fun but you may be enjoying your
life". He reminded me how he felt the first time he arrived at Iligan, no
friends, no gimik places (the usual things which gave him a lot of fun).
Knowing he will be there for a long time or maybe for good, he decided to enjoy
the simple things that the small city had to offer.
Years back (prior to my deep personal relationship with God), I would
fill my days with lots of activities. I would fill my weekends with case meetings. I would work, study, gimmick till I tire myself to death so I
would not come to realize that I was alone in Manila.
For the past weeks, I've gone over my previous thing which is to
fill my schedule with so many activities (e.g. ministry work,
business/sideline, gym classes, go to movies, gimmick) knowing if I did this I would have a lot of fun. Yes, sometimes I did but amidst all these, I still wondered
"Am I having fun?". I guess I forgot that having fun, having that
laughter do not mean I am enjoying life.
2. Dwelling on what we don't have will spoil the joys of the present
I've come across this line twice for the past month "let not your
longing slay the appetite of living". This applies to everything career, finances, relationships and even eating. Imagine yourself having a limited budget for Friday lunch. When you keep on thinking and craving for
"sugpo and crabs" rather than thanking God you still have that juicy 2-pc
KFC chicken, you might not finish even a piece of it.
Being involved in Kids Church and being around friends with cute
kids overwhelmed me weeks ago. Why? Because I really love kids, I love to
teach them, I love to hug them, I love to play with them and I even take
pictures of kid strangers. The thing is I don't have them yet since God is
still preparing my GG (or my Daniel ? that's the new term/name for a
future husband read Daniel 1:4) to be ready for such a responsibility
and commitment.
But then do I stop teaching and loving those kids? Never. What I can do
for now is to enjoy being their teacher, leader and tita.
3. When its settled, its settled
My two longtime roommates had the shock of their lives when they
finally heard me say about an ex-boyfriend to my new roomie "I was only in love
with the idea of him". I guess when you have finally settled in your
heart what you deserve and what you want, you will not settle for anything
less.
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