Journey to the off beaten path

I found out yesterday that I got the post for Recruitment Supervisor. I was eyeing a position in the said department since last year because I am sick and tired, literally and figuratively, of the everyday stress that I've been dealing with in Operations Department. My heart was overwhelmed because it is an answered prayer. I will assume the post that comes with manageable stress level which in turn would be of help in improving my health.
Now comes the bad news, Cruella De Ville does not want to release me yet. The nerve of that evil witch to prolong my agony!

So far, so good

In my last post, which was posted a year ago, I shared with y'all that I will be moving to a different island for work.
So far I am enjoying the peaceful, laid back atmosphere here in Mindanao. The people are generally nice and easy to work with. The cost of living is low compared to Manila. I have been to other places nearby like Samal, Bukidnon, Gen. San, and Cagayan de Oro.
I am loving it here, I miss my family back home though.

Moving towards expanding my horizons

Is this a new beginning for me?

I got a word that I will be moving to a different island for a new job. The job post/title/description is pretty much the same with the job experience that I had for years so I guess there's not much of an adjustment in that aspect. I am anxious though because I need to: 1) learn at least the basics of the dialect of the island, 2) adapt to cultural differences, 3) be brave and bold in spirit.

I am thankful to God for the opportunity and to my dear friend who was the instrument why the move will take place. I am a little panic-stricken but I know that I am big to face the challenges!

How does one start all over again?

2014 is about to end, it was one hell of an emotional ride to say the least. I was too stressed with BPO work that I quit without the security of another job thus I was jobless for months that I had to ask for my mother's assistance (much to the dismay of my aunts and uncles). I did find a new job though the salary wasn't the same at least I was able to pay the bills. That sums it all up. 2015 is near, now the question is, how do I start all over again? I guess I will start by praying and thanking the Lord for what was and what will be. I am praying that this year will be so much better. I am dreaming of travelling to other parts of the world, having a good paying, stable job which promotes work-life balance, and praying hard that love will find a way this time around. I also wish for peace and unity all around the world.

At the crossroads

I am so depressed. I believe that I do not deserve this kind of life. Almost every night I cry myself to sleep. I miss my husband and I know for a fact that I am still hoping that somehow he will have a change of heart. My good friend said that I should be open to having a new relationship and to finding the right guy who would love me and treat me right. Where do I find him?!?! Sigh! Plus, I need to have a better job with a better pay wherein I would feel happy and contented.

Reflection during Holy Week of 2012

2011 was a difficult time for me:
January 30, I found out that my husband is flirting (yet again) with another woman so I left their house and lived with my maternal grandparents.
My maternal grandfather passed away in June.
I lost my managerial job due to redundancy in November.
My husband filed for annulment last December.

It's only now that I realized how God is slowly leading me to the right path and that He is humbling me.
I am still hurting that my relationship with my husband didn't work out however it made me realize that I am fortunate enough to: experience how it is to love and be loved, be a part of the loving and happy Pargas family, know and feel that I have some family and friends who understands and loves me unconditionally, learn how to accept and ask forgiveness for my mistakes, ask help when I need it the most, and forgive those who have hurt me.
When my family lost Lolo B, we had a chance to have time with my uncles (who hasn't come home for a long time) to celebrate Lolo's life. I came to realize that life is too short thus I have to live a happy life with a purpose.
I might have lost a high-paying job but now I have one (I even thought that I wouldn't have the patience and experience to do it) with less pressure, better schedule and serves a higher purpose.

Thank you Lord for I am blessed.

SOME PLACES THAT I WANT TO SEE

I like to travel and here are SOME PLACES THAT I WANT TO SEE:

• Eiffel Tower in Paris
• Mykonos, Greece
• The Bahamas Islands
• Christ the Redeemer in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
• The Playboy Mansion West in Los Angeles, CA
• The Houses of Parliament with Big Ben and Tower Bridge in London

All that and so much more...