Overflowing of GOD's Blessings - I am Always Grateful and Thankful

Blessings Overload: Happy Marriage, Great Family, Stable Career

I set aside my career for almost five months now and I don't have any regrets of doing so. While I enjoy my quality time with hubby and Eieo, our little bundle of joy and source of pride and inspiration, I am thankful to God to receive calls from companies and interview invitations. These companies on various industries were able to extend their impressions on my credentials, skills, and experiences (and yes, I am so thankful and happy about it!).  Job offers seem to come to our doorsteps - showering us with great compensation packages, benefits and incentives. 

Oh LORD, please help us decide on this. As always, Papa GOD, Ikaw na po ang bahala...

Right now, hubby and I are both praying for what is really best for me and our family. We know HE knows best and so we trust Him so much that THY will be done - saving the best for us.

Payback Time

God has always been so good to us and our families. We pass the good deeds on and see to it that we share our blessings in our own little ways - help others and make them feel blessed, special and happy. Whenever we make someone smile or cheer him/her up, it simply gives us the joy and the fulfillment we could hardly explain - that feeling of keeping you feel light and making you wear smile all day long.

Sharing Our Tons of Blessings

Yes, it doesn't take big amounts of money to help others and share what you have. You may wish to extend a helping a hand and join us as we continue to help an orphanage. Let us organize an outreach program and make these kids and other people so happy.  Let us celebrate life this way as we touch another person's life and be an inspiration and an ultimate blessing to everyone.  :-)

Help the orphans today as you also make them smile, feel happy and blessed.  This is under the initiative, supervision and care of Rev. Fr. Rogelio (Roger) Cruz, a “Bahay Ampunan” in Area H, Phase II, Brgy. San Rafael, San Jose del Monte, Sapang Palay, Bulacan.

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To GOD be the GLORY!

GOD bless us all.   :-)

Cheers to good health, long life, happiness and prosperity!

xoxo,

Mommy Mai

Our Dear Travel Buddies - Spongy and Uno

My Family’s Suitcase is Now Officially ON...

Everything is set – our family suitcase, our everyday essentials, our traveling needs, and a lot more. And yes, we are so ready to go.

Traveling is our therapy, our passion and our ultimate addiction. It gives us the satisfaction only it can. Even without spending much, we can maximize our time and resources to enjoy the quality time we have during our family adventures.

We’ve just bought our very first car, a light blue pearl mini SUV, Suzuki Escudo (SideKick – Sports Edition) and named it UNO. Please see our pictures with our Uno and see how happy we were, especially our Unico Hijo, Eieo. Now, we can stroll and travel elsewhere, anywhere and anytime.

More importantly, Uno would be of great help to us as we pursue our little ventures in our growing business. And together, we earn, share and enjoy life to the fullest – passing the good deeds and the wonderful blessings unto others.

In my old posts, you’d learn that in year 2009, we experienced a series of traumatic incidents – fire, Ondoy (typhoon), floods, and a loss of a loved one. Indeed, all these things happened on the same year – taking everything away from us, leaving us with nothing but our love for one another and of course, our Faith in HIM.

Despite those tests of faith, we managed to keep our faith stronger – holding each other’s hands towards a brighter and better tomorrow. Truly, I will forever believe in my THREE F’s: Faith, Family and Friends.

Now we are so overwhelmed that GOD has always been so good to us. He always makes us feel so blessed, loved and special. Sometimes hubby and I think that we are uncertain if we deserve all these good things that are coming along – surprisingly. What we have done to enjoy this kind of life – simple, meek yet so fulfilling… a life that most of us have been dreaming of.

Thanks be to GOD!

Once again, join me in my journey as my growing family takes some little steps and enjoys a very long yet so much fun drive, towards life’s bumpy roads.

Yes, I know that it will definitely be a fun and exciting drive along. Join us as we venture, discover and indulge every day’s blessings.

Beautiful places, here we come! Applause!

♥♥♥ Mai Raine ♥♥♥

By the way, SPONGY is our three-year old HONDA Wave motorcycle, our first travel companion that we can really depend on - at all times. =)

I am a writer…

I write to live.
I write to survive.

I write to earn.
I write to learn.

I write to play.
I write to outlay.

I write to relax.
I write to laugh.

I write to aspire.
I write to inspire.

I write to persuade.
I write to initiate.

I write to express.
I write to influence.

I write to touch a life.
I write to change some stuff.

I am a journalist…
because I am a writer by heart.

I am a confident writer.

It’s simply my profession, my passion.


Myraine

I am a Professional Teacher…

In my five years of teaching in the academe, I believe I have made myself into someone who works with much professionalism, commitment and contentment.

In here, I have included my personal beliefs on how I have consistently become on top and most of all, have been loved by my students. These are the words to which I live by…

Personally, I …

Pray and discern before making decisions – no matter how little or big it is.
Regard and value humility, sincerity and faith.
Appreciate beauty and excellence.
Enjoy serendipity and take chances.
Express sincere gratitude and warm appreciation.
Encourage oneself and learn to motivate others as well.
Share good and inspiring stories.
Give smiles and share laughter.
Inspire and be inspired.
Touch a life.

Professionally, I …

Cherish the nobility of this profession.
Develop a personal trademark.
Strive to make a difference.
Leave an impact to somebody’s life.
Stay positive, humble and smart.
Stand firm for what you believe is religiously right.
Remain fair, credible, reliable and considerate.
Always have a room for improvement.
Establish camaraderie.
Understand and communicate accordingly.
Aspire for continuous professional growth.
Teach by heart.

I may not be a teacher by degree but I am certainly a teacher by heart. Thus, no one can ever change that fact.

They may say that teaching is a very tiring and stressful job because of its demands and paper works.

I say… Yes, it is. But at the end of the day, I know I am blessed because it has been a very rewarding experience. I know I have somehow touched a life and have made a difference in my own little ways. With these, I humbly remain so inspired and fulfilled.

I am a teacher and I do thank God for it each day.

I am also those whose names may not be known or have been forgotten but whose lessons and character will always be remembered in the accomplishments of my students.

Myraine

Working From Home with My Hubby

As my hubby and I have decided to spend more quality time with our little Baby Eieo, we continuously pursue home-based jobs and simply earn more from home. We never thought that this could be very rewarding, amazing and a lot fun. Earning from home just gives us enough time to be together without sacrificing anything particularly our regular income.

We just need to earn more and save more now that we already have a child to raise and nurture. As we are able to meet our goals, experience both financial freedom and stability, appreciate the convenience, achieve professional growth, and a lot more.

I never intend to say that this is better than the traditional way of working and earning for a living. What I just want to express is that we have personally proven that working and earning from home can be as good and as rewarding as office-based jobs.

Being a Tertiary English instructor, I am glad and proud to say that I have maintained my being on the top over the years. As I have consistently received such outstanding remark from the overall performance evaluation, I simply cannot leave teaching. It has been both my profession and passion for five years and I must admit that my heart is really into it. Indeed, I cannot say no to something that has been one of the greatest sources of my personal strength and inspiration.

Still, I teach every Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Doing this truly cuts and breaks the monotony of staying at home 24/7. With all these blessings, I am indeed happy and fulfilled.

Myraine

Slowdown a Bit

The world of today offers a variety of great things and possibilities. Recent inventions and innovations make our lives faster and more convenient - our tasks easier to accomplish. Yet, despite of it all, I wonder why many people still are uneasy and seem to be weary of everything that is happening.

Reflect on these scenarios:

Are you a person who barely meets your deadlines and always receives memos from your boss?

Are you always annoyed when other motorists block your path?

Can’t you stay in the same lane during long hours of driving?

When is the last time you read a good book?

Do you seldom spend quality time with your spouse and kids?

In the middle of a heartfelt conversation with someone you care about, does your mind drift to deadlines, appointments, and stuffs that need to get done?

Do you seem to be so impatient and short-tempered lately?

If your answers are all yes, I think you should start to pause for a while for discernment – to weigh things out. Admit it. You are moving too fast and you don’t even know what you are missing. Well, better take time to read this write-up as it aims to help those busy people who certainly need a break.

Maybe then, you should try to loosen up from your daily dealings and slow down a bit. Have some time to relax and free yourself from your worries, pressures and distractions brought about by your work, business and other unnecessary socializing.

Practically speaking, things in life have been changing so fast and people have become so busy with so many things – personal life, family, career, business, work, and others.

Sometimes, they tend to commit more mistakes and have many failures as they try to accomplish all responsibilities and meet them all. With their very busy schedule, they need more time to meet all these things and forget that they have their priorities.

Being preoccupied has never been healthy; instead, it only makes things worse, more complicated, and creates many lapses. Therefore, busy people must take a good break, a time for leisure, relaxation, fun and enjoyment. These can be in a form of having some quality time with their family, loved ones and friends; hanging out in a mall or park; visit a charitable institution; read a good book; or, attend a retreat or recollection.

I remember the story of a logger who outsmarted his two other fellows after a long day of work. These two other loggers persistently kept on cutting their subject without even having their break. Despite their effort and hard work, they still failed to meet their quota for the day.

Wisely, the thinking logger performs the task slowly, having ample time for resting. Yet, he accomplished the job earlier than what was really expected.

At the end of the day, the two loggers asked him why though he took time to rest and relax, he still managed to finish the task and meet his quota earlier.

The wise logger confidently said to his fellows, “It is because when I freed my mind and cleared my head from work anxieties and pressures during the whole time I was resting, I was also able to think of a better plan and strategy. And this really helps me achieve my objectives for the day. So, I think that was what you two missed out.”

Personally, this story has inspired me to find time to unwind and loosen up. I have valued the importance of taking a break and freeing my mind from work-related stresses. In this light, I do hope that the same things will happen to you, too.






Myraine

Reaping the fruits of what I sow…

Inspiring young minds and touching their lives have been my commitment in this noble profession, my vocation. Teaching in the academe for more than five years has unexpectedly touched my life and has also changed my perceptions on teaching, love, inspiration, and even life.

For ten consecutive semesters and five summers, I have been consistently and dedicatedly teaching grammar, speech, International English, business correspondence, technical writing and research. Handling these subjects over the years, I have met, dealt, communicated and interacted with various teens, adolescents, and youths – my students.

They may have different personalities, individualities and characters but one thing is for sure… they always comment on my teaching methods and strategies – that I indeed make English enjoyable, exciting and a lot fun.

Working with people on their late teens and early or mid twenties makes my profession very special and a lot more challenging. They bring surprises, give me a bundle of joy and put a spice on my professional career.

Expectedly, after each semester, they all end up as my friends; others even become my closest friends and pals. As they range mostly the same with my age and since we are all raised in an environment in the same generation, adjusting has never been an issue. Spending quality time together, during weekends, we enjoy meals at my place, chat a lot, hang out, go to malls and watch movies.

I suddenly realize how fulfilling this profession can be. Needless to say, their words of gratitude simply inspire and complete me. They are my source of strength and inspiration to come to class everyday and work with a smile.





Myraine

Sudden Change of My Career Paths…

I used to be a career-oriented person. Years back, I worked as a media practitioner – segment producer/head writer of various shows and programs in one of the most prestigious networks in the country.

I was so busy living my life in the limelight and my social life was literally active – meeting different kinds of people, attending several events, doing scripts, editing and proofreading all kinds of write-ups, shootings, tapings, and the likes.

I chose this field of specialization, this career, which was full of adventures, surprises and challenges, simply because I loved doing these stuffs even if this required me 24 hours and seven days a week.

These things happened when I finally realized that I failed to spend quality time with my family. Indeed, this realization had scared and alarmed me so much that I needed to think it over and to find time for discernment. I believed something had gone wrong since I was raised in a family-oriented environment. My family should always be the first on my list, my priority.

With mixed emotions, I resigned from my post though my career was on its peak, and I was consistently receiving promotion, recognition and salary increase.

Then, I took another post from another institution. I worked as a Tertiary English Professor in today’s renowned university. This time, I have committed myself in this noble profession. I have lived my life in teaching grammar, writing, research and speech, touching the lives and hearts of my students, and inspiring young minds.

Though I am not receiving the kind of compensation I used to earn before, I am indeed happier. My moments with my sweet students are one of the reasons to stay inspired and dedicated to this kind of job.

This simply brings me joy, self-satisfaction and fulfillment.


Myraine