I have always thought that I would grow up to be a lawyer. Things didn’t go as planned though, and I ended up in sales. I eventually moved on to training, and I fell in love with it.
I have always been a bookworm. I loved reading about everything and acquiring more knowledge. New trivia excites me. I guess because of this, I acquired the natural inclination to share what I know with others. Add the fact that my platform skills have been sharpened by the numerous oratorical, declamation, and extemporaneous speaking contests I have joined. Plus, my stint as editor in chief enhanced my research and writing abilities, enabling me to effectively formulate lesson plans and modules for my trainees. It’s the perfect recipe for teaching!
I loved my stay in Japan, even if I had to be away from my family. And now, I’m lucky that I’ve had several opportunities to continue doing what I love doing. I am enjoying my work so far [the details of which I prefer to disclose at a later time], and the people I work with are really great. I’m happy with where I’m at, career-wise, and I hope that I would get to grow more as a trainer in the coming months. 
Dear James, my angel,
I know that I have been overly emotional lately, and I apologize. I’ve tested your patience several times, and we’ve been through some rough patches, but still, here we are. Thank you for making an effort to understand me, and thank you because despite my mood swings and crying spells, you’re still there to love me unconditionally.
I thought that getting married would lessen my need to be with you. I thought that the fact that we are to live in the same house, seeing each other on a daily basis, would dampen the headiness that I feel whenever I’m in your arms. But surprisingly, getting married has intensified my need to be with you, so much that I turn into an emotional, anxious wreck when you’re not around. I thought that I was strong, but I am only strong for as long as I am with you. Without you, I crumble and I fall.
With you, I am better. With you, I can soar. You’re the one who gave me wings after all. You mended what was broken in me, and filled what was empty. You made life so wonderful that I can no longer imagine life without you beside me. Happiness equates to you. Love equates to you. Life equates to you…
We’ve been through so much already, yet I know that there still are so many challenges that we have yet to face. But I am not afraid. Why should I be, when I know that the strength of our love is enough to overcome whatever adversities may come. I would gladly face all tomorrows, because I am secure in your love for me. And know that I, too, love you. More than words can say…
Always & forever,
Raine
James left home a while ago for his ward’s outing at White Capes Beach Resort located in Nasugbu, Batangas. I was supposed to have gone with him but unfortunately, the outing schedule coincides with my dad’s arrival from Bacolod. I’m left here at home and I am genuinely wishing to be somewhere else. Well, more specifically, to be with my hubby. Especially since I would be starting work very soon.
Well, at least it’s just going to be an overnight stay. I would be leaving tomorrow at around 4:30 a.m. with Mommy, Martha, and Joselle. We’ll be picking my dad up at the airport at around 8:00 a.m. Then we would proceed to Silang for my nephew’s christening. James would be meeting us at the church. I hope he doesn’t get lost since he would be commuting from Tagaytay.
I’m feeling really sad. I would probably spend the rest of this day in low spirits. Oh well…
James and I are trying hard to get past the business troubles we’ve been going through. We have both decided that it would be for the best if I pursue work applications so as to meet the financial needs of our family. With my fingers crossed, I tried applying to a few companies, and luckily, two of them called last week. And now, I have a major dilemma.
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Just thinking about the things I need to accomplish tomorrow is starting to make my head spin. First up, at 10:00 a.m., I need to be at Ortigas for an appointment. I’m planning to leave home at around 5:30 a.m. though, because traffic along Balintawak can be very unpredictable, especially since it will be a Monday morning.
And then, at 2:00 p.m., I need to be at Eastwood in Libis for another appointment. While I’ve been to Eastwood a couple of times in the past, I always went there by cab. I’ve researched how to get there by commuting, but then again, theory is easier than practice.
After that 2:00 appointment, I will meet hubby, probably at Trinoma. We’ll go home together, and as soon as we get home, I need to work on the interview task that I’ve written about in my previous entry, which is due the following morning.
I need a lot of energy and positivity for tomorrow. Everyone wish me luck!~
I was on the verge of a nervous breakdown earlier this afternoon while I was awaiting “the call.” My heart was palpitating and my husband laughingly kept on telling me to stay calm. Easy for him to say! The phone rang and I answered it breathlessly. I was so nervous that I failed to hear what my interviewer was trying to say. I even made a disastrous blunder within the first two minutes, but fortunately, I was able to redeem myself.
The interviewer was quite nice and not intimidating at all. I expected some questions on my proficiency on my fourth language, but none came up. The questions mostly focused on my motivations for applying and my plans should I get the job. Overall, it was a pleasant conversation and I was told that I would move on to the next step in the process: The Interview Task.
So, I eagerly awaited the e-mail. It was about ten minutes after the interview that it arrived. And… it made my jaw drop. It was a dauting task to say the least, with sections on creativity, grammar, vocabulary, lesson planning, and idioms. There was even a case study! All these had to be accomplished within five days.
I’m a bit intimidated by the task, but I’ve started on some of the easier sections and so far, the output has been alright. The implications of my output would literally be lifechanging so I really hope I could come up with something impressive, or at least satisfactory.
Wish me luck everyone! I’m praying that this is something God wants for me and my family.
We all have our share of decisions to make in life. It’s never easy to pick one over the other, or to choose one of many options. It requires deep thought and reflection, and the weighing of pros and cons. Decision-making can be so time-consuming that often, the time it takes to make the decision is longer than going through the consequences of the decision itself.
I’ve had quite a lot of things to think about the past few weeks. I’ve been stressed with so much thinking. I still am at the crossroads, but I think that by now, I have a clearer view of where I’m supposed to go. There still are several factors that could affect my final decision, and I do hope that God guides me through all this. I need to make the right decision, not only for me, but also for my family.
