Getting Organized…back on track with Setting Up Priorities

The transition from May 2014 to present February 2015 has been very fast… A lot of things had happened in a span of 9 months... I feel like I rode on a bullet train; from my family, career, and personal life…

I would say overall it was successful.. things change that transitioned to maturity. Too much to write but too less time to do it.

Today, I just found myself sitting in a coffee shop freeing up my brain and finding myself in a quiet place and having my me time.

May 2014 – that was the unforgettable experience in my life when I was put in a precarious situation and left with no choice but to move on. Sad as it may be, I think what Steve Jobs mentioned in his speech at the Stafford University commencement exercise is the needed medicine for a patient. Sometimes we need to be hit by a hard brick in life for us to be awakened- to see things through. My character had been strengthened, I survive that sudden shift, people may have put me down for a short period of time but it just taught me a hard lesson in life to be open to any event. Changes are inevitable… challenges and setbacks may come along the way unexpectedly but it is up to us how to react to them and how to get back up again. I would say I am tougher than I think and was able to learn to forgive people and forget the heartaches. Because the lesson that it teaches us is far greater than the temporary pain that it brought to my life… For that Glory to God!

June 2014 – I was offered a job and found myself not just accepting a job but a calling. A calling to make a change to and make a positive impact. To contribute to the best of my ability and to show the difference between a manager and a leader. Touching people's lives. From five employees to 15. A smaller role to a bigger role. To this day I found that passion for my work and that commitment to improve and to be a positive impact, only God knows and can tell what is the future in store for me. However – time management becomes overwhelming and feel like I am failing and had to stay and be balanced.

July 2014 – My birthday month – I took time and run away for a while from my noisy and busy world. That is what a woman needs to find peace and tranquility… breathe and see herself in a faraway place , see God’s beauty

August/October/September 2014 – Receive the 2014 Community Service Award. That was flattering and unexpected. I may have done a lot in a 4.5 years term on my previous work and never expected anything in return despite going above and beyond, but being recognized in the community is a credit and is instrumental to inspire my children to do more and to give more. Passing my 90 days probationary period and receiving a nominal increase for recognizing my contribution… That was a flattering and awesome feeling. As what the Bible teaches…”God is a God of justice – He will pay you back double for your trouble Thanks for the friends who never stop supporting, encouraging, and making me see things from a different perspective.

November 2014 – The highlight of this month was when I was able to fulfill our family trip that was postponed last July 2014 because of a major event that happened in May 2014. Out of my boss's generosity – they permit me to take a short vacation. Of course, my family was so excited. Was praying earnestly that this will be a successful one with no hassles, typhoons, emergency returns because someone vandalized my car windshield, etc. And yes prayer moves… we went to Nagoya, Japan for a day and Seoul Korea for 3 days. That was an awesome family time and a much-needed family break and bonding. It was an unforgettable experience, tiring because of a 7 km per day minimum walk at that train station and recreation parks and museum but it is all worth it. There is no greater recognition than having your kids say thank you for that wonderful experience, the undivided attention, no laptops no phone calls – a total disconnect from work. Surely, I want this a family event repeated annually – it does not need to be an expensive one but should be a wonderful event to bond with family and value the importance of having a good time together. At the top of that Thanksgiving event, when I return to work, my boss handed me a one-page letter – thought it was a piece of frightening news but it turned out to be a bonus letter recognizing my contribution to the company in a span of 6 months. It was a great blessing since it is more than enough to cover my family trip expenses. Glory to God as this token of appreciation inspires me to do more and to give more.

December 2014 – It’s the season to be merry. An intimate celebration with my family, a small exchange gift, and a time to relax and unwind with my children despite my busy schedule. It is also a month where my career dimensions need to expand. Maybe it a too premature to happen but you can only test and know that it will work if you push yourself to the waters. We’ll it is all about priorities and knowing to spell what needs to b listed on it. Hmmm… easier said than done but pretty much I ended up joggling and stressing out what needs to happen the following week. Stressing on my time management is why I found myself sitting on this coffee bench and venting out on this blog post. Hard as it maybe I need to carry on with that strong faith to test my capabilities and skills learned from my business management school a year ago and those that I’ve learned while collaborating with other managers which they call management 101 from the streets.

January 2015 – a fresh start where a lot of new years resolutions take place. Well to put something on the list, I want this year to start up a small business. I can’t be listed in a Forbes magazine without starting with a small dream- I am hoping that God will turn things around by faith and fulfill my family’s God-given destiny. As one of Joel Osteen’s preaching says God will not put that dream in your heart where He won’t fulfill it. Well, it is a work in progress seriously will see how this year will be turned out. Career-wise – challenging as new assume new roles I need to learn to be more effective in people skills. Not o rule but to influence people.

February 2015 – Love love love month. Too many things, and memories to look back. But time to move on- time to value the people who deserve that much love we can give.

Too many things to share but too little time to do it. That’s all for now for the catch-up. Hope as I organized my schedule this time I can tap more into my blog posting and share some important life lessons-

Till next time and Have a great one!