it can change everything

a call came... just today bearing some news that I'm part of the next hiring of nurses. Seriously, if it was two years ago I would definitely be jumping for joy, but right now it's sort of a dilemma for me.

1. I have a job wherein I just have to stay at home not worrying what to wear and will save me from the polluted metro because I don't have to go out.
2. I'm here for two years already and I advanced to the next level every year.
3. This opportunity gave me my first travel outside the Philippines.

Haay.. relatives will say "Wag mong isipin ang sweldo, experience muna", but then do they know our current status? Plus, after two years of contract on that hospital, what will happen? Are there countries still open for nurses like me? USA closed their doors, 500 teachers are to be sent home back here. Canada needs minimum of two years experience, Singapore is three...


I don't know, but then upon hearing that I have to repeat my medical examination again since the validity is up to three months only, that made me decide to go for the next batch.. (If they will still consider me.) By that time, probably, certain things have happened already..

I kind of remember the prediction last Chinese New Year that was posted in SM Makati.
- It says, that this year there will be a promotion. Next to it, it states that I have to make a choice between two careers, either or I will succeed on it.

--- So,is this the one?

Well, the most pleasant statement I've read is that "You'll travel frequently..."



**Dear Lord,
Please guide me in every decision I make.

FIVE days

08 Feb 2011 I received a news that I'll be going to Singapore for a training and I was like.. "WTF?!" seriously??? I was jumping (really I was) when I heard the news. That was the time when I was planning with my mama to go there and find some seat sale...

Ok! Fast forward..

have to leave on 28 Feb

Departure time: 10:10 AM.

It's my mom's birthday.

We went there as early as 7 AM. I met up with my two colleagues in which I will see for the first time. Mama told me that she will leave,yet I insisted her to go inside since it's fine to go in.

While walking I have a heavy heart knowing that I won't be able to say good bye to her properly (yeah! it's only five days, but the fact that it's her birthday, that' another story)

I checked my phone and got a message, supposedly we will be going to the immigration, but I told them to go first because I received a message that mama decided to go inside.

So, we ate first at Yellowcab... (hmm their fresh morning bread is good!)

Received a message: "nag-iinarte ang immigration"

I thought "weh?! gutom lang yun"

So, I went to the immigration, and had some lectures, questions.. etc.. but then I was dumb founded when I saw my two companions with a weary face that's when I thought that's something is not right...

Therefore, there was something wrong.

Haay... This is my first time to get out of the country with an all expense paid trip, yet "kamuntikan pang maging bato". Hell! I don't know what's happening, but they're so strict... But, seriously I want to thank the Lord for creating a miracle and they let us in on that flight. I know we got 'effin stares from the other passengers, but who cares?! people tend to be judgmental at all times.

During that stressful event, I told myself that I'll be flying out of the country. So what if I shelled out some money just to call our boss and office manager. I know it was just a test and only weaklings give up.

After 3 hours with some turbulence... Finally! HELLO SINGAPORE!!!!

It's a five days learning experience for me, it was something that I will really treasure it made me realize that I really want to go to different places and probably live a life outside the Philippines. It's not that I despise the country, it's just that I want something that can trigger my senses as well as my mind. Something new everyday...

I admire Singapore's architectural system. Every building is unique that will surely stand out. Their country may be small, but during those 5 days I felt like it's such a big country. It's so clean up to the point that walking down the streets felt like a stress reliever.

- During the afternoon it may be hot but not as humid here to the point that you'll feel sticky/grimy.

- At night time, you won't feel worried or scared because you feel secure.

- People on the public transportation/ even those walking on the streets freely show their gadgets. They are not scared if someone will grab it.

I haven't gone to the other places, but thanks to Ate Grizelle, Angelique and Clyde for accompanying me although it's only for a night. I really hope, wish and pray that somehow someday all of us will be breathing the same air.

My career path, though it's still blur for me, but if ever an option will arise and will give me an opportunity to grow and live there- - - I say - I won't let it pass by. Probably, it's not the degree I've finished in college, but then I can switch sides and learn about it.

Till next time SG... Please welcome me with an open arms when I go back. I <3>

year of the rabbit

Yearly forecast offered by a big mall here in the Philippines.

Chinese New Year station...

Me: Ma, dali tingnan mo yung akin, about work and career.. ang ganda ng nakalagay.

Mama: (reading it carefully up to the point that she's analyzing it all the way)

Me: oh di ba? ang ganda.. work and career and main point. taon ko talaga to..

Mama: oo, magkaka boyfriend ka na daw.

Me: (silent - thinking ang sabi ko work and career tapos boyfriend) Nyee! hindi lang naman ako ang rabbit sa buong mundo... saka sa panahon ngayon yun ang huli kong pinagdadasal.

Mama: bakit naman? (with a worried tone)

Me: (no reply)

~ haay... basta masaya ko.. dahil maganda ang forecast ng career ko. (BIG PERIOD)

Things will be fine.

We just have to think optimistic... or probably I'm just good on denying things...

Trials are like walls. Solid and high. It will always be that way unless you find a way to eliminate it.

Your choice if you are going to break it or climb it. Either or you're going to sacrifice a lot.

Life is too short to woe and pity yourself, as long as there is tomorrow, we have to move forward.

annyeonghaseyo South Korea

Seriously, I want this trip. My life overseas may have been put to a halt,but seriously I really want to go here... So whatever comes up during this year may it be a new job or whatever it is... I'll find a way for this trip to be possible.

당신은 한강, 한국어 멋진 패션과 맛있는 길거리 음식을곧 볼 수

(see you soon Han River, Korean fabulous fashion and yummy street foods)

jjang!

side note:

hopefully I get to see Bigbang or 2ne1 haha.. :)