Sleepy
It’s been a while…
I don’t really intend to write anything here but I’m so sleepy that I need to do something to get my brain working. I’ve got things to do but I don’t feel like doing them today.
It’s almost month end. Can’t wait to get to my new job and assume a new role. Praying that my pass will be approved. Another thing is, I have to find a new place to stay somewhere near Loyang Way. Pasir Ris is one option. I hope I could get a good one at a lower rent.
Another thing, I’m waiting for the result of my IELTS Test. Hoping, praying and crossing my fingers for the Band 8 target in all 4 components. Please…make miracles and answer their prayers Lord (they are praying for me more than me praying for myself).
What else?!?! Nothing…I just want to say, I’m still sleepy and I want to go back soon!!!
Grateful to KK
I am so grateful to our Finance Director KK for making an effort to talk to the CFO for my contract to be extended. He actually approached my yesterday to ask my contract end date and how much time will I be allowed to stay in Singapore after my pass has been cancelled. And then he told me that I was doing a good job especially in FS after he heard from me that it’s my first time to do it. And so our conversation ended up with “let’s see what I can do” and “thank you KK for doing that for me, I really appreciate it”. But this morning, all my hopes were gone because my manager told me that Valerie didn’t approve of my extension and there was this email from the Controller’s Finance Manager about a farewell lunch for me and Caroline (the contract Assistant FM). So, I just kept on doing my stuff then when it’s almost about lunch time, KK approached me again. I came to his office and then he told me that Valerie just approved to extend my contract for another 3 months. He said, he was not aware of the email (farewell lunch) until after his meeting, although he asked them to organize the farewell lunch. I was so grateful to him because he really tried to help me. He said if it’s okay with me, they are going to prepare the contract so I will have enough time to find a good job. But above anything, I am grateful to God. He make miracles, He is faithful and He can be trusted.
A Fulfilling Sunday
A happy and fulfilling Sunday! We started the day early. Rodel and I went to Philippine Embassy at around 7am. A credit to him because he woke up early and left home at 5am just to meet me up at 6:30am. I understand that he was working late on Saturday night but still, he made an effort to be there early. Well, it paid off because we finished everything early (OWWA, Pag-ibig & OEC) and I got multiple exit pass hahaha! After that, we had lunch at Lucky Plaza (as usual, I requested for Filipino food) then we bought movie tickets at Cineleisure Orchard (Underworld Awakening). Since we had a lot of idle time, I let him sleep on my lap for a while. I know he’s so tired and sleepy. After about an hour, he woke up with the energy to tell stories and I was like laughing at him all the time. We enjoyed the movie, it was nice! Full of action and stunts. I would say, it’s worth the 22 dollars hehehe…Of course, the day will not end without hearing mass at the Blessed Sacrament Church. So after the movie, we headed to church and again, before the mass started, I let him take a nap. After the mass he brought me home (the usual long walk from the church to our place) and left. I didn’t hold him anymore because I know he’s tired and needs to rest. Anyway, we’ve been together the whole day so it’s enough. And we enjoyed each other’s company. What a fulfilling day. Love…love…love! 
A blessed Sunday!
ICMA Membership as AMA
Dito ko na nga lang i-post to kasi naman ayaw ipalagay sa FB. Hay…ang daming restrictions. Wala naman akong intention na magmayabang o kung ano pa man…anyways, sige pagbigyan na lang para walang away.
Life’s Surprises
Got one week and two days left in INTTRA. My bosses are still trying to extend my contract. I don’t know what will happen in the remaining days of my tenure but I just hope for the best. If my contract will not be renewed or extended, I really hope the the school division financial analyst position at IB will be given to me. Well, there are of course advantages and disadvantages to consider and I have to decide. I just pray that God will guide me in my decision because He knows what is best for me. I have a lot of things to consider which are all connected to our plans. But I know I shouldn’t worry…God is in charge. He never fail to surprise me. And those are extremely amazingly surprising! Hehehe…
Urgent Leave – 15 Feb
I am on urgent leave today. Why? I just don’t feel coming to the office, that’s all. Besides, I want to focus in finding another job so I must send as many online applications as I can. I have to get as much interview schedule as I can and I have to get a job before March 10. I don’t think my contract in INTTRA will be renewed. It might be extended for a few months but I prefer to find a new one before my trip to Korea. These School Division Financial Analyst (Asia Pacific Region) and FP & A Analyst posts at International Baccalaureate Organization looks very interesting to me. I feel like I wanted to get either of them (of course if asked which I prefer, I would choose the one that is closest to my heart over the other and that is the Financial Analyst position). My interview with the Finance manager will be at 9:30am tomorrow. I must get ready and give my very best on that interview. I must get the job! I MUST! So, dear God…please guide me and bless me to make it happen. I really don’t mind giving more…you know that. I’ve survived in 6 months giving back what is yours and being thankful for what’s left for me. I know that it has gone a long way…I will continue to do so…I will be more generous. Lord, you know what’s inside my heart…you know that I can’t lie to you. You know what’s best for me. I am asking you to give me the chance to get this job as Financial Analyst at International Baccalaureate so my plan to go to the Philippines and Korea for a vacation will push through. And of course, so I could give more and help those who are in need. So I may have the resources to use for our future plans. Bless us Lord and bless our plans as well…bless our relationship and put everything into its proper places. The works of your hands cannot be underestimated Lord. Let me put my trust in You and in You alone and allow me to act on things in accordance to your will and with guidance coming from you.
Have Faith
What’s up for today?!?! Laundry session, blogging (done), a possible videoke session with the Itchy Feet Peeps, online job application (done), etc. I want to be stress free today. I don’t want to think about the possibility of my company not renewing my contract which will end this month. I don’t want to think that I will be jobless even for a month. I don’t want to think that my Korean tour will be cancelled just because I’ve got no job. Oh, these things…I don’t want to have even just a single thought of them. I want to be optimistic. God will provide for me. He has put me here and He will not allow my life to be miserable. I just have to have faith.
Trust & Believe
I’m on a medical leave again…but I have to be in the office tomorrow because my bosses were be on leave and my colleague will be on a half day leave too. I’m gonna be a one man team tomorrow. I hope there aren’t so much things to do. I will go to Korean Embassy tomorrow to collect my passport and to see if I was granted a visa. Still having this uncertainty about my job. I hate this feeling…
Lord, please don’t allow this worry to hit me again and again…let me think positively and put my trust in You.
Job
Worry hit me again today…
I decided to take MC today not because I am not feeling well (though I told my boss I have diarrhea) but because I suddenly became worried about my job. My contract will end this month and I don’t know if they are going to renew it. My feel is…they will not, considering the reorganization that happened at the start of 2012. They laid off a lot of employees (of which 14 of those were Filipinos) and they will lay off another batch from other locations. And so, I have to find another job as early as possible. I am not even sure right now if I will push through my Korean tour in March, given my visa will be approved. What I’m feeling right now is almost the same feeling that I felt when I first started to look for a job here in Singapore. The pressure is overwhelming…
But just like what I said at the beginning of this year…Let Go and Let God. He surely know what is BEST.
Joint Account
Today, Rodel and I opened a joint savings account at DBS Holland Village. Then went to Lucky Plaza to send money to the Philippines. One of his friends sms me and invited us for a movie at 7pm. We were both tired since we woke up early to go to the bank so we decided to go back to my place so he can sleep for a while. I cooked my favorite pasta with garlic, tomatoes and olive oil and this time around I put some tuna. We had an afternoon snack while having a chit chat with my housemate Abby then we left to meet up with the barkada at the movie house (GV Plaza Singapura). We watched Chronicle (I actually didn’t like it) I just enjoyed the company of his friends. Then we went to their place in Yishun, had videoke session and ice cream. We had petty quarrel again but I’ve realized a lot of things. This is still part of the adjustment process and getting to know each other more deeply. Give and take, understanding, patience and acceptance are important factors in a relationship apart from love, trust and respect. There may be struggles but I trust that God will bless our relationship and our plans.
