Dalaga Resolutions

It's January, the time when most people are still reflecting on their New Year's Resolution. I'm really not a fan of New Year's resolution. I never even had a serious one. Ever. But 2013 is something I've really looked forward to. Most likely because I know this year's gonna be a turning point in my life. This should be. It's about time to be a little more serious, yet still seriously enjoy my being Miss Pelagio. It's time to seriously work on my future, physically, financially, emotionally, before I get hitched next year.

So anyway, here are my Dalaga Resolutions:

1. Be healthy. Lose some weight, maybe. I want to try Zumba, or a few weekly workouts. But I guess it's more of eating the right food at the right amount. I know it's easier said than done. But I got to always look at the mirror to keep me motivated. hihi. :)
2. Make-up lessons. It's really not something of me. If you knew me 10 years ago, haha, I was really not a girly-girly type. But more than vanity, it's still good to know the basics, not only for myself, but for my guy. And I know I'd save some bucks, too, someday. Or if Lloyd and his officemate Ray continue their pre-nup shoots, I may be of help to them, too. :) 
3. Attend the 20th YFC ILC. This year's conference is gonna happen in Manila, and together with my YFC sissies, I will register and be a delegate! woohooo! Huling hirit! 
4. Learn to cook a few more dishes. I gotta do better than my scrambled egg and fried fish. hihi. More than just cooking, I want to learn preparing healthier dishes. Lloyd's mom always reminds me to take care of her beloved son, especially against high blood and too much sugar. That's gonna be one tough mission, but I sure am up to it. 
5. Get a driver's license, and of course learn how to drive. And I'm getting one tomorrow. 
6. Manage some extra source of income. I know I've said it on one of my first few blogs, and told my parents about my plans a couple of times but have failed, but I really have to work on it now. I really should do this especially for mama and papa. 
7. Bond more with my YFC and SFC friends. And I hope to be able to serve more in SFC gatherings this year.  
8. Career twist. I must look for a job that doesn't require me to work on graveyard shift and yet still earn enough. More importantly, I hope to really enjoy holidays, too. 
9. Travel. I want to go somewhere this year. Amidst the saving task that I should prioritize, I know I deserve to enjoy life at a different place once in a while, too, right? How about some Anawangin escapade? Or perhaps visit our ancestral home in Bohol? :)
10. Be a lovelier, happier and healthier me, inside and out. :) I realized last night during my shift, that if there's one thing missing in me, that is, a little more dash of positivity. I'm a happy person, but I still got to work on letting that joy and happiness shine more through me. Hence, I hope to share joy with everyone I am with. weeee. c")

To share with you my joy, I'd also want to share with you the W-day preparations I have already started working on. Sooo, I've been drooling on these two color themes for the special day next year. Can you help me pick which is better? 

blue and yellow for a cool and bubbly feel. source: blendthelightblog.com

simply because i love orange. source: weddingpaperdivas.com

Promoted. :)

I will be starting a new work on Monday. Well actually, it's not really new. Hmmm...

Three years ago, I was chosen to be the Reports Analyst of an international travel account where I used to be a customer service representative. Being in charge of client reports and employee incentive computation, that was really a tedious and stressful work for me. Really. I even had to be confined due to acute bronchitis after a few stressful months. A year after, an opportunity came and I was promoted as Real-Time Analyst (RTA) and was transferred to a different department. The RTA job was less stressful and I even got to be in the morning shift for a couple of months.

Another blessing came this month, when the managers of the same travel account asked me if I'd want to be, once again, their Reports Analyst, for of course a rate that's higher than what I currently have. Whew!

It was somewhat a tough decision, because I'm really enjoying the team and the responsibilities that I have. It's like, waking up, going to work, enjoying the work, doing my responsibilities, then go home and enjoy my life. Sarap di ba?!! I never get to think of anything about work outside office. I didn't have to worry about anything I may have left undone or any issues unresolved, because that's how great my teammates are! And the best perk of my current position: being in the morning shift! It's a bit early shift, though, because I have to be in the office at 5am. But since I'm out at 2:00 PM, I'm still able to do some errands, like going to the bank or do some groceries and still have time for my family. I should be asleep at around 9:00 PM and get up at 3am, but I really don't mind that! Masarap ang buhay ko! 

But I still took the offer and signed up for the job though I know that I'd have to sacrifice especially my almost-normal time and somehow my health. But hey, not everyone gets offered a job for a higher pay. Others really apply for it and work for it. Others get rejected and they try again and still get rejected. Most employees, especially in a Call Center environment, get stuck in a position for a long time, no matter how hardworking they are. And I'm really blessed that for my almost four years in the company, I was offered different opportunities with different working environment every year. I am blessed that my managers recognize my potential, and they really value the output of my work.

More importantly, this came just right on time when I knew I needed extra income. Who doesn't need money? And it's the perfect timing, just when we decided to save up and settle down two years from now.

Oh Lord, thank You for the blessing, and thank You for the challenge. I know I'm on to a stronger and better me.

Now, am I ready? YES I AM!

$$*kaching! kaching! kaching!*$$