I AM MIMILANIE

After two years, I'm back on this blog! Thank God I was permitted to go on Maternity Leave three weeks before my actual delivery (yes I am now 8 month pregnant finally!) and I was given a chance to update my blogs. Do you know that I have a total of 37 blogs all in all? Haha. I really would like to update all of them so I have created a to do list everyday to what blog I will update for the day. Really miss those times when blogging has been a bread and butter of mine for almost two years. I wonder if there are still sites  that pays for reviews but I will just cross the bridge when I get there. The goal right now is to update each and every blogs I have (the more blogs, the more opportunities), update it for almost three months to get a high PR and get as many writing opportunities as I can. Now that I will soon be a mother, I need to save as much as I can for her future. Though my hubby now has a work as an Uber driver, I know it's still important to be able to save for the f...

It's been so long since I last posted anything in this blog. I actually intended to renew my domain here but to my surprise, I've learned that Blogger is not offering a custom domain anymore. There are other options such as have your domain registered through other domain sites but I hate the technicalities of it. You might just need to follow simple steps but still, I am afraid to try. If I knew someone who know's how to do it, I might probably try. But for now, I will be contented hosting my blog on a free blogger platform.  Anyways, I'm so happy that finally I had the courage and willingness to post something in here again. Been battling with laziness and lack of inspiration which is why I haven't been able to blog for days. But praise God I'm back! And I'm back for good.  Will be posting some of my life adventures (?) here soon. Though I proclaimed that this year will be a very "adventurous" year for me, nothing much have changed. I don...

Phew, we just had our Final Practical Exam yesterday and continuation today. I really pray I was able to pass with flying colors. I don't want to retake the exams anymore especially that asked my superior if I could go half day today as my father has been rushed to the hospital this morning. I received a text message from my younger brother that he's been confined to a hospital somewhere in Sampaloc Manila. Since it's our final exam today and I can't take a leave off work - I just asked my husband to go to the hospital to check my father's health situation. It's already the third if not the fourth time he had a stroke and whenever my brother send me a text message - I always nearly die in I pray he won't have another one. Good thing, I just received a text message from my brother that my father is now doing well. He can now sit down and speak. You don't know how relieved I was upon learning that. God is good all the time. He still gave me a chance to m...

I've been very excited to go home last Wednesday as it's our last shift for the week! Met my hubby at Alimall Cubao as we'll gonna go to SM Fairview today to have our weekly bonding with my mom. This week, we decided to watch eat out and watch a movie. We normally spend our bonding day at Trinoma/Landmark because it is just one FX and one tricycle away from our village. It is definitely easier and more convenient commute experience if we spend the day there however, we've decided to change our route and try strolling in SM Fairview. Anyways, it's just two jeepneys away from our house and we're sure that transpo is available even if we go home late at night. Anyways, we met mama at the foodcourt at around 2:30 PM. She is in high spirit as she received a text message from my sister Ate Neng from Singapore informing her that she already sent her montly allowance just earlier that day. I was surprised to know that Ate also sent me P4K! She used to give me P4K mont...

Today is my mom's 6th birthday! Good thing, I was allowed to go on a leave for two days as I literally beg my Supervisor haha! That's the reason why he is still my favorite Sup - he is so understanding and as long as there is no real impact in the center, it's OK with him. I hope all Supervisors/Managers would be like him. Very warm, intelligent and funny. Anyways, since I'm free the whole day, I went with my team for a breakfast cum chikahan at Wendys Emerald Avenue. We talked about a loooot of things. We stayed there for about 3 straight hours just talking about one topic. I'ts very sensitive so I will just keep my mouth shut about it - but it's really interesting. :) I texted my hubby to come and just see me at Trinoma mall as well gonna celebrate mom's birthday. Texted mama as well and she agreed in meeting us there. I took MRT to avoid traffic and from Ortigas Station to Trinoma - it only took me 15 mins. Yey! Saw Jojo waiting for me on the entrance...

For the nth time, I feel down again. It must be because I've learned that I will be handling another team and I will now be forced to leave my current team whom I love so much. We've been together for 3 months now and so far, I don't have any complaints about the team...aside from that one thing that I would not disclose here for security reasons haha! Well I really feel sad and confused on what path I want to take. I don't know what path I would pursue and I'm still undecided at 33. Sometimes I feel as if I'm the turtle on the monkey vs turtle race.  I feel tired, weak and very fragile. Hopefully tomorrow would be a better day...

At last! I've got my choice of restdays! Saturday-Sunday off, who wouldn't want it? Though my shift starts at 3am, I have no problem with that as my old teammate's sched is 12am to 9am so they'll just be 3 hours ahead of me - which means, we can go on lunch together. Everything was so perfect until Jana texted me saying there is a new thing going on with our LOB. I was so excited and at the same time scared of what changes would that be. I've waited for her to sign in to Facebook so we could chat. And at around 4PM, I heard the shocking news... We will now be the Floorwalker!!! OMG! I am not ready for this and we didn't even signed up for this! I was really shocked to hear that. That means we will have a team to support - almost 15 agents in each team. We now have a TL to assist and more responsibility awaits us. I know this is a dream of mine, being able to go up the ladder to be a TL and soon to be a Manager...but it happened too soon. I am not ready nor pre...

For one and a half months, Mom and I is in war. Well, it happened one time when we're not able to unlock our gate. Were living in the same subdivision and at that time, she texted me that she will be going to my place to plant some orchids which she purchased earlier that day. I wasn't able to text back because my celphone doesn't have any credits and because of that, I totally forgot all about it since I just came from work. So what happened was we slept early that day forgetting about mom's text message. That's it! She went to my place knocking out loud saying bad things against us. She thought we don't want her going to our place at all. She is shouting so loud and I'm sure our neighbors were able to hear our whole convesation. It's really a painful experience for me as I feel I don't deserve being treated that way. If not because of my sister Ate Ems who is now based in Singapore, who told me to just keep it cool and just let it pass becaus...

Yesterday I've met with my bestfriends Malen and Ruthie because it's like Malen's last few days here in Manila before she goes to Singapore to try and see her luck. We've been talking about this for quite sometime now and I didn't realize she would have enough courage to pursue it. I know she's brave and independent so she will definitely survive, unlike me who's been so dependent on my hubby I can't even commute alone! Anyway, we met at Eastwood and had our lunch at Seafood Island. It'll be on me and Ruthie as our farewell treat to dear Malen. We had a lot of fun chicka as usual and I've brought them up the good news that I have been given a different task in the office. I've also learned that Ruthie was already promoted as a Supervisor so it's really some sort of a celebration for all of us. For all the good things that happened to our professional career and to our life in general, but before we went to eat lunch - Ruth gave us a pre...

"Sometimes you need to get out of your comfort zone and do things you want the least to be able to get the things you want the most..." I believe it's true. For almost seven years, I have always been afraid. Afraid of failure. That's my worst nightmare...that's why I remained on where I am for sooo many years. I haven't failed...but I haven't succeeded as well.  Just recently, a new role was offered to me by my former superior. It's to be a part of specialist group.  The job description would be different. We'll gonna handle chats, supcalls and callbacks from tier1 agents. I won't deny the fact that I would love to be  a part of that team...I've been doing the same old duty for seven years, I think it's high time for me to challenge myself and try a different role. There's only one thing that would hinder me from applying for that position, my friend Ice. She's been my wavemate and my teammate for almost seven years. We ...

Lord, Jesus, my papa is in the hospital right now. He suffered a mild stroke that made him unable to speak. I asked my hubby to check him out as I'm afraid to see him in this kind of situation. I know I should be there to comfort him...but until I'm able to make sure that he is not in that kinda serious situation...I won't go. It's not selfishness but more of a fear of seeing the worst. I don't want to lose him yet...not yet... I still have so many promises that haven't been materialized yet. Lord, I know and I claim your promises about giving us good health and abundant life. I claim it now Lord. You said in your words that those who are weary can go to you for the yolk you'll give us is easy and your burden is light. Jesus, I pray for my papa's fast recovery and I will make sure I will be a different person. Please Lord hear my plea. I love you Lord. Amen.

I haven't blogged for almost three months now and usually when I do, it would be just for the sake of online marketing. I hate myself for being lazy especially in writing. Before, blogging was my passion. Can't live a single day without putting in some ideas over my daily journal, but now things have changed. Most likely because I already have dozens of blogs that I really haven't checked for a long time. I miss doing things I've been doing before. Just blogging about things that interests me and not just for the purpose of earning from it. I wish to go back to the time when I am still very passionate in learning new things.  I guess this is the best time for me to level up as my friend Ruthie said. I have been on my own little space for almost seven years now and I haven't improved drastically compared to others. Need to meet new friends, learn new hobbies....anything just to improve myself. Wish me luck on this new challenge I'll gonna face. Hopefully when I...

It's been almost four months now since we've decided to live a peaceful life here in our new home in Montalban Rizal. So far so good. Although it's really tiring to commute to and fro from the office, it's still fulfilling as I can proudly say that I am living in my own home. Though literally, it's still not mine, it's still with Pag-ibig but I am paying for it little by little till we complete the total cost of the house. It's really an act of faith for me as I am just a regular employee earning no more than 35k monthly. I am planning to get my retirement pay that would sum up to approx 150K so I can start buying things for my new house. I plan to apply again for another job that would be lighter this time, hopefully not from a call center industry. My hubby would be soon applying for a job as a seaman, if that thing would happen, I would probably just stay at home and work online instead. That would be a dream come true for both of us. It will not only pay...

August 31, 2012 Friday Morning 9:05 am It's my rest day! Finally! After a week of working 10 hours daily, finally we get to rest and enjoy our off. What's good is that it falls on a payday! woohoo! I was really shocked to know that the pay this cut off is waaay better than the previous ones. It's like it's 150% of the usual salary I received in the past. Makes me think twice in resigning soon. Well, I love the company, it gives me the freedom to choose the path I want for my life. I would probably have to extend my stay till next year...well see. Hubby went to the bank today to deposit our house monthly ammortization. Mom came at aroun 2PM and had a heated discussion with me regarding her allowance. I cried again. It's just because I pity myself. I know I have a responsibility to my parents, I know in return for their care and sacrifices in the past...I have a monetary obligation to them. What I don't like about the situation is that, she makes it obvious...

August 25 Saturday Afternoon 5:22 PM I was about to get ready to go to work as my shift tonight will start at 8:15 PM however I feel I need to blog about what happen to my day in a daily manner to make it a habit. So here I am documenting important things that happened earlier. I and Icey was invited  by Mark Yu, our batch mate (actually I forced him to invite us) for a quick breakfast at Borough Podium. I've never heard of the place but Ice told me its cozy. So after our shift,we went directly to the place and yes it is, the place is indeed cold, cozy and class. Mark is already waiting for us inside. The reason why he will treat us for breakfast is because he was promoted as a Quality Specialist. Well, I was shocked to know at first that I was not even asked to be interviewed for the same position. As far as I can remember, I passed my application last February and haven't heard of any openings yet. However, I've learned that the position are already being offered ...

August 24 - Friday Morning 10:09 AM It's been ages since posted my last blog entry. There has been a lot of changes in my life, one of which is we just recently moved from Quezon City to our new home here in Rodriguez Rizal (formerly Montalban). I hadn't had internet conection for almost two months. Further more, if I was able to write something here, most are paid ads, but on the nth time... I'll gonna try to revive this up. This will be my online diary from now on. I would like to tell you something about my day today.Me and my boyfriend Jojo work up at around 6 am today. We vowed to wake up early because we want to watch the DVD movie we purchased yesterday at Robinson's Montalban. It's a Korean movie story entitled "Lovestruck". It was recommended by my friend Jaja. She told me to watch that movie first before I watch the movie "My Sassy Girl". I've been looking for that movie since we've watched a part of it in the bus o...

Finally, after two months of waiting, we were finally able to open our store...just in time for the town fiesta last Sunday. The day before that, I and my hubby bought our stocks at the nearby Puregold Sta. Mesa. It's been a nice experience, we were able to bond and give out our own personal opinions on how to manage our store. I asked my hubby to just concentrate on our business instead of working abroad as I really can't imagine myself living alone anymore. Well, enough of the drama. We just promised ourselves that we would work harder so we could live comfortably and save for our future family. Lately, it seems like everyone is persuading us to start a family. Get married and have children. Yup, I think it's high time to get married already and have children of my own since I'm not getting any younger. At age 31, I should already have my first born. Well, if God would permit, I know it would happen. For the meantime, we need to focus ourselves in our business first. ...

My father just called in earlier today. He again wants me to give him his allowance in advance because their electricity will be cut off if they won't be able to pay it in time. This is not the first time he asked for money without prior notice...and God knows I always try to help him especially when I feel that he is already helpless. But this time it's different. Just last week I asked him to help me make some minor renovations on the store. I gave him money to pay for the carpenter as well as money to buy some linoleum for the flooring. I thought I already made it clear to him but I was shocked when he called me up the day after saying he wants me to give him another 1k as payment for the carpenter. I almost freaked out as I told him I do have a limited budget. Every cent I pay for the construction of the store is just enough for such budget and theres really no room for extra expenses. I guess he also felt that won't give in to his request so he agreed to just have the ...

Today marks Jojo and I's 7th anniversary. It's been a while now since I've come to live with the best man I've ever known. Time flies so fast and here we are on our 7th year still in love...and with the same intensity as it was before. I know you are not a perfect partner, there are even times before when I felt I don't think we are for each other. But you proved me wrong and stood by what you have promised me before, that you'll gonna love me no matter what and you'll gonna stay by my side until the end of time... and we are still living up to that promise till now. Jojo, I know I am not a perfect lover as well. When I think about how I treated you in the past, I can't help but cry in dismay and regret. You don't deserve being treated like that and because of  that realization, I promised myself that I would support you in whatever endeavors you want to take. I would support you as a loving wife supports his husband. Our relationship right now migh...

Yesterday was Jojo’s 34th birthday. I really intend to celebrate it with him that’s the reason why I applied for a vacation leave week before this day. I almost forgot that Jojo’s birthday is on March 29 and since I was not able to file for a vacation leave in advance, I asked my supervisor if he could have it plotted manually. Good thing, the manual PTO was granted. Anyways, we woke up at around 9am, still not decided where to celebrate his birthday… I browsed through the net and found this restaurant in Timog called Tramway Buffet that offers “eat all you can buffet” for only P205! I was able to find so many blogs giving positive feedback about this resto so we were excited to try it. The venue is just near our place so it’s not hard for us to locate it. Although it’s already 12 NN, the buffet table is still empty. The server said that there has been some minor problems earlier that’s why they opened late today. She said it would just take around ten to fifteen minutes of wa...