Nakakalungkot :(

We got our salary for the second half of February today (I know, it's late! It's always late.). I noticed that the amount was less than usual, but I assumed it was because I did not report to work for three days because of an overseas trip. However, my co-workers also commented that theirs were less than usual, even when they had no absences.

Apparently, the accountants computed our salary on a per day basis instead of on a per month basis, which is what's stated in our contracts. My co-worker said that this has happened before. I asked if they paid back the difference before, and was relieved to find out that they did.

And then I asked, "But what if no one noticed, where would the difference go?". "Sa kanila na yun", my co-worker said. This just made me sad. To think that these people work in the same building. I see them everyday. I smile at them and greet them even.

My co-workers and I are "job order" employees, as compared to these accountants, who are regular employees. We don't have benefits. No overtime, no sick leaves. Many of my co-workers have families to support with their meager salaries. It's just so disheartening, so disappointing to find out that these people, out of greed, would do such a thing. I can't believe that they would want to steal from us.

*Sigh*. I feel so helpless. I'm not even in a position to effect some kind of change. I guess I would have to stick a pin on this issue until I am.

Just the thought of singing for You again makes my heart smile :)

I finally got the courage to ask about the QC Feast Music Ministry yesterday! :)

I was only inquiring but I ended up having an impromptu audition. I was so embarrassed because I was wearing shorts, but the people there were so nice and gave me a warm welcome :)

I have five new friends - Tita Linda, Sir Chris, Ana, Virginia, and Ria. I am sooooo excited!!!

They said I's have to be part of the Intercessory Ministry for a month before I could sing on stage. The Intercessory Ministry meets every Sunday morning to just pray for other people. This is totally fine with me. Practice starts on Friday.

Vicarious Happiness

I am a very empathetic person. I am the kind of friend that loves giving hugs and words of comfort whenever a friend tells me about a bad day. I am also the kind of friend who, when a friend rants to me about a certain person, would feel angrier than my friend.

Recently though, I had been experiencing the flip side of this particular trait of mine. Recently, my friends had been telling me about happy, good news in their lives and I find that I am also feeling happy myself, more so because not so long ago these people were telling me about their many problems. I'm so glad that they made it through, and it warms my heart knowing that I was part of getting them through that difficult stage in their lives. :) 

I have mentioned in my earlier post that I am in a season of waiting, so I am super thankful for this different source of happiness. It amazes me how He provides for me. 

Waiting. Waiting. Waiting.

This is a season of waiting for me.

I am waiting for the end of March, when I can finally resign from my job (don't get me wrong, I love the people here, but this job just isn't for me. I just need it to make money.) and start with my bar review. I am waiting for the bar. I am waiting for the time when I become a lawyer and finally start my career. I am waiting for myself to be completely healed. I am waiting for the time when I can, without difficulty, just focus on myself and the things that make me happy.

I am not saying that my life is on hold. I am doing my best to make the best out of my situation. It's just hard to be patient sometimes, especially during particularly mundane days like this one. I know that the most important life lessons, the ones that take you to and prepare you for your destiny take time to learn. It's just so hard, but I also know it's supposed to be hard.

For other people who like me, are also waiting, I hope this verse inspires you:
"For there is a proper time and procedure for every matter, though a man's misery weighs heavily upon him." (Ecc 8:6)

Valentine's 2013

I just got home, and I'm so happy :) I had a nice Valentine's Day, not bad at all for my first one as a single person :D

I got to work and a surprise was waiting on my desk:

Our boss gave out chocolates to all the female employees. This made me so glad, since I wasn't expecting to receive anything today. I was even more happy when this got delivered to our room in the afternoon:

An officemate also gave out roses. By this time our male officemates were getting jealous, hehe. But it didn't stop there! Another officemate gave me this:

So so delighted! I even joked with my officemates that it's better to be single on V--Day because I get more gifts, hehe. I'm so thankful for having been blessed with a job in DA. The people there are just so happy and warm and loving :)

I had lunch with Arx Tim in Pancake House Matalino (sorry, no pictures). We talked about what to do while waiting for God's perfect man for us. This was the topic in Victory last Sunday. It was a good talk. :) It gave me a better perspective of where I am now, and where I am headed to :)

After work, I met with Jay and Andrew at The Fort. We had dinner in Pasto. Andrew surprised me with flowers!!! Yey! :) Thanks Andrew!

Jay and I wanted to go to a club afterwards, but the club required prior reservation. We looked around and ended up in Rue Bourbon in Burgos Circle. We had one drink each, but a lot of laughs and stories.

 This day was really nice. I feel so loved and blessed. :) Okay, I need to sleep now. I have a flight tomorrow ;)