My last blog post was back in October 2011 and a LOT has happened since then. I have always thought of going back to blogging but my schedule has prevented me from doing so. One of my resolutions for 2013 is to start writing again because I've missed writing, and I've missed documenting the random things about my everyday life especially what my kids do... things that I'd like to read about and look back at a few years from now.
A lot has changed since my last blog post and now here I am, a week away from turning 30 and almost 30 pounds heavier than I was on my last blog post. I always thought that being in the 30's would mean I was getting old (sorry to my 30-something friends!) but now here I am, trying to relish my last few days of being 20 something. Hah!
One of the major things that's happened to me is that I've started working. Yes, after a few years of being a Stay-at-Home Mommy, I'm now officially employed!!! It's wonderful news especially because I love my job and the people I work with and I honestly cannot imagine myself doing anything else at this very moment or anytime in the near future.
2011 ended pretty well for me and my family. Art and I got to have our "Mommy and Daddy Time"/Overdue Honeymoon Euro Trip that we've been dreaming and hoping and praying about. The kids and I got to spend our Holidays in Zamboanga with the family and we welcomed 2012 in HK Disneyland which is one of the kids' most unforgettable vacations to date.
2012 was more challenging, to say the least. We had several setbacks but as usual, it was all was part of God's grand scheme of things. It was by God's grace alone that we have surpassed it all.
First, I decided I wanted to go back to being employed but learned the hard way that it isn't that easy to find the right job. I must have applied to over 100 openings and gone to over 10 interviews and had very little luck! I was frustrated and depressed and I will be eternally grateful to a good friend of mine (Raquel) for helping me score an interview in her company and now I am happily thanking God everyday that I am where I am. The difficulty and delay was a great test of faith and patience and in hindsight I believe that God perfectly orchestrated it all to properly prepare me mentally, emotionally, spiritually and physically for what He deemed was best for me.
Second, well this part is not my story to tell but let's just say that an unexpected incident caught our family by surprise and it was a very trying time for us. It was akin to getting a rug that you've been standing on for a long time get pulled from underneath you. Despite it all, God made sure that we were surrounded by ever supportive family and friends and not once did He ever forsake us. The incident was a humbling experience and a great way for Him to open our eyes to how blessed we were and still are and teach us to never ever take things for granted. He also showed us that again, in His perfect timing, everything will make sense.
Third, there is no third point except to say that a lot of wonderful things have also happened that didn't necessarily start as a challenge. Like us finding the perfect Nanny for the kids! Ate Jackie is heaven sent! (more on that later) But it's a big deal how I can now work and have peace of mind knowing that my kids are in safe and capable hands! Also, I finally got over my fear of driving in Dubai roads and got my Driver's License (on my third try!) Moreover, 2012 was the first year where we got to spend all the kids' Birthdays and Christmas together as a family! It feels so great to be always together and I pray it will stay this way from this year forward.
Now 2013, I look forward to what you have to bring! Surprise me, Challenge me, Amaze me! I can't wait for it all but I know now how to take things one day at a time and enjoy all the little things that come our way.
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