And the count down begins....

3 months of ordeal at work is what I feel at this very moment. Yes, the company where I am presently working is having a restructure. The worst part is we do not know yet whether they will keep us or not. The company will announce the final decision on November 26.

I wonder what the other staff feels, especially those with kids and have only one source of income? It must be very stressful for them. I'm still thankful that my husband has a good job (life is still good!). But, I still feel sad when I think about the possibility of losing my job. I love working at Elders. The people, from staff to managers, are very supportive and helpful. When I joined the company, I said to myself that this is where I want to retire. I hope this will still happen...

It's not only us affected by this economic crisis. There are many companies from other countries that are also having a restructure. The proper thing to do is to have a plan. I do have plans. If ever the company will not keep me I want to pursue my other dream, that is to enter the food industry. Someday I want to have my own restaurant. But first I need to have certifications on good hygiene and hospitality.

I can't wait for next week. I can't wait to know what the company's final decision is, if they will keep us or not. As what my office mate said the only thing we can do is to hope for the best...

Just a thought...part 2

I always remind myself that though I can make choices there is someone more powerful than me who can change my life in a wink of an eye. This belief keeps me grounded.

When I was young I easily get disappointed when things do not happen the way I planned it. I realized that the more I expect the more I will be hurt when my expectations were not met. I also have this tendency to set standards and sometimes imposed them to the people around me specially to those people I loved and if these were not met I get so infuriated. But as I get older, I am becoming more selfless and open-minded.

"Expect the unexpected" is one of my favorite sayings...I learned to live life one day at a time and not to expect anything. Any unpleasant event that I may encounter become an easy burden. I still plan ahead though but I am not anymore expecting that all my plans will materialized.

Is there really a secret how to live life to the fullest? Maybe or maybe not...what ever will be will be as what I always tell my children...better yet don't worry and just be happy....:)