June
10
2011
Pampering one’s self is easy and important. It is easy because it does not have to be expensive. What makes it difficult is because we sometimes feel guilty for spending something on wants. Will I consider this as a need. That’s where its importance comes in. For me, it is a need because it is a way of relaxing and removing all the stress. Taking some time to rest, do something alone it can be a form of sleeping the whole day or going out for a stroll and enjoy the nature’s beauty is very relaxing. Second, “I deserve it!” because I work hard. It is one way of rewarding myself. I have been very focused with my different teams. I have been putting myself in too much pressure. I should not feel guilty if I treat myself to a spa. Third, doing this will rejuvenate me. It will help me think things over: what I did well in the past, what I missed, and what are the opportunities I might be able to take on in the future. This will help me get myself back on track.
May
23
2011
Today is one of the happiest day I ever have in my life! First, it’s the 23rd. We always celebrate our monthsarries! It is our 10th year and 8th month celebration of our fruitful and truly blessed relationship. Come this December 30, 2011, we will be celebrating our third year wedding anniversary! Today is really a wonderful day to reminisce the wonderful things that we have done and received from GOD. All the more because I learned today that we are having another baby! This is another miracle in our lives! Cannot wait to tell my husband about it!
May
15
2011
Leonard Cedric Alejano-Licayan, my first born, celebrates his first birthday! At last, he is already 1! He celebrated it with family and friends. He also attended mass and lighted candles for spiritual guidance and blessings. Everyone really enjoyed the food and the short program. For sure, it was a blessed day.
May
10
2011
It’s been days now that I could not write anything because every time I open my blog I see all these SPAM comments. There are just a lot of people who just make bothering other people their official jobs. Every time I log in I cannot help myself but go right straight to my comments and start deleting hundreds of unnecessary or nonsense feedback. It eats up all my time and I am tired of it. From now on, my motto will be to “Post first before deleting spams no matter how tempting it is going to be.”
March
6
2011
Before attending the Sunday mass at Cebu Cathedral we dropped by and explored Cebu Cathedral’s Museum that housed Cebu Archdiocese’s Ecclesiastical Treasures. Treasures includes the different layers of the ground flooring from the olden times to the Spanish period, the Japanese era, and the modern times. It is also the home of the different memorabilias of His Holiness Pope John Paul III visit in February 1981. Imagine??? If I was born earlier then I could have witnessed that wonderful and holy day. But even so, I was able to feel that holiness inside this quiet and solemn museum. There are really old paintings and memorabilia of Ricardo J. Cardinal Vidal, of things that happened in the past in which event will remain in the past but continue to shine and guide us all. It was an interesting and blessed visit!
March
2
2011
I have been sick lately which started after my second yaya left the house. I had to stay awake for more than 20 hours for me to work and watch over my little Cedric. My resistance has been very low because I did not have enough sleep. It got worst because our office floor mats are not really getting sufficient vacuum it is supposed to get. Every now and then I have running nose and my upper respiratory track gets all itchy. I planned of bringing my own mask to protect myself from getting allergic rhinitis which I am afraid would cause me cough and colds.
February
14
2011
Celebrating Love Day at Yellow Cab
This is the first time that we celebrated Love Day with our little Cedric. We spent the day in Yellow Cab. We had Meatlover’s Pizza, a box of fried potato, spaghetti and meat balls, softdrinks and strawberry ice cream. Despite pressure at work and problem with finding a new nanny, we found time to celebrate this lovely day. Although my family had its own mishaps, I am still thankful I do not have the worst problems in life. My little Cedric is all I need to complete my day…
February
10
2011
I have been so stressed this past few days. I got a maid who could not understand an instruction the first time it is given turning 2 dishes into 1. Work load is super overwhelming I could not breathe, I want to quit! When I got home today, my eight-month old baby is still asleep. I went upstairs and the first thing that I saw was my mom’s ab machine. An idea got into my mind and when I knew it I was already working out my abs. I finished 3 sets of 12 sit ups and I felt good after. It removed stress and I felt really good. I could not bring myself to complain about my situation. It is a good start! I think I should have a regimen to do on a weekly basis.
February
7
2011
There is a lot of pressure at work especially with the new management. I have been assigned different task lately and I felt it was unfair because I was not given that much support. There was even a time I thought I would like to resign. However, I do not have that much choice. I have to endure this as this would help me become a better person and show to my boss I can do whatever she will ask me to. I just hope someday she will realize how much dedication I have put myself to it. Anyhow, I still have to find something that I can use as my fallback just in case things get worse than worst. I need to find a sideline income. I am hoping I can get an online job where I do not need to travel away from home. If I can by GOD’s help then I will be able to spend more time with Cedric especially now that he is growing and he is learning a lot of things. I want to be there to make sure he learns something worthwhile and smart. I am scouting for jobs online however I am also weighing things as this is not stable. I hope I will be able to find a good job soon…
February
5
2011
Just another busy working day! I did a lot of things today. I uploaded quality scores for wave 55 agents while attending to payroll disputes. Then I had to do performance coaching for 14 agents which I am handling. It was really a busy day! Then while I was finishing all those stuff I received a non-work related email from one of my agents about when to eat fruits. All the while, I thought it is good to eat fruits right after a very good meal to help wash undesired fats out the body. Well, what I thought was just partly correct. For fruits to become effective detoxifier, fruits need to be eaten when your stomach is empty but of course not when you’re hungry. Good lesson for the day and I should be doing that right away!