That goes to my brother! On Thursday, he left for work again. As usual, OFW families never fail to drop off whoever goes abroad. The first time my brother left, I was still pregnant with Erchee. This time she was already in the picture!

I  just realized after

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I still remember the first time I applied for a job. I had to check the bulletin boards and send my resume to the labor office in SBMA personally. With an exact amount of money in hand enough for my jeepney fare, I had no choice but to wait till I get home and quench my thirst. Looking back, finding a job was horrible and tiring.

When I first tried my luck abroad, I had a horrible experience applying. I had to wait the whole day outside the building, no lunch not even a snack in between just for the screening only to tell me “Sorry you are over qualified for a Hotel Receptionist”. They were telling me you had an office background blah blah blah! I told the Interviewer before I left his office, “Sir, I am not after the position, I need a job to earn a living, thanks anyway!” I was really upset. If only jobs were found online those days, I’m sure people won’t have to experience such.

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Not just here in the Philippines but also in Bahrain. My husband has mentioned that the summer has already started in Bahrain. When you say summer, it’s really a summer season there. Aaaargh! No one can stand the humidity that the summer season gives there. You really need protective safety glasses for your own good. I remember not wearing my contacts during the summer season, I just feel uncomfortable.

One of the many problems I also face during the summer season is that my hair gets frizzy! I feel lucky that summer here back home is still tolerable. But one advantage and pleasure that we get there is every room and house are air-conditioned.

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I was talking to my brother online yesterday and he mentioned that he’s slowly buying things, things that we call “pasalubong” teehee! He’s due for vacation in May but since a few of his colleagues have already scheduled theirs, he’s planning to come in June. I think he just recently got a Nintendo Wii for him, some shirts for dad and little things most balikbayans bring for their families. A typical OFW family member eh?

Anyway, I clearly told him bags and colognes are definitely fine for me hahaha! And he was like huh? C’mon brother you know what I’m talking about haha! I’m not choosy and you know that LOL!

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God I’m so relieved! We found a new househelp yesterday! She, in fact, started yesterday itself. That only means I can peacefully go back to work without thinking how my mom would handle my two girls while I’m away. At least now she won’t have to worry about the house chores.

I’m kinda excited and nervous. Excited coz it’s a new challenging job for me. I’ll be in the Marketing Dept this time. I was offered the post of Asst Marketing Manager. It’s all new to me. I’m sure it’s not only about handling promotional products the company is giving to potential clients but a lot more challenging duties. I know I can do it! I’m so grateful that my ex-boss believes in me and still want my service despite leaving them almost a year ago. Goodluck to me!

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… poses and scenes at the airport. If you belong to an OFW family, you’d easily understand what I meant by that.

We live 3 hours drive away from the airport so going  there also means a family trip for us where in we prepare “baon” enough for the trip. And if there’s more time, we spend the rest of the (rented) hours  going to the mall.

These photos were taken yesterday when we dropped my brother at the airport. Some years ago, it was my dad. Not so long ago, it was me. Now it’s his turn.

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