Miracles Do Happen

I know it happens. But it's so overwhelming if it happens to someone you personally know. My friend gave birth to a bouncing baby boy today! They have been waiting for this gift of theirs from the moment we became colleagues almost 8 years ago. I am a witness to all the things they had to go through, all the decisions they had to make, even cried with them during the times of their losses. They were always included in my prayers especially during the many times they had to embark on their TTC (trying to conceive) journey. This is because I have always believed that if there are couples who had the right to have babies, it is them for I know that they will be responsible, loving and well, doting parents :). And today, after those months of infanticipating and worrying and going through all the injections, their baby boy is finally here!

Dear Renzo,

Welcome to the world! I am so happy and amazed that you're finally here. I can't help but cry as I look at your picture together with your Nanay. You are truly God's best gift for your Nanay and Tatay. Be strong always. I can't help but be excited for you as you discover the world. Know that you are loved by many. And know that you will be in my prayers forever. 

Love, 

Tita Mylene

Again, having been a witness to my friend's journey, the following have been reaffirmed.

• Miracles do happen!
• It will be given to you, no matter how long it takes and no matter how difficult the journey is sometimes. You just have to work hard for it ALWAYS, and keep on moving forward.
• Take the journey as a couple. It's much better to share the joys and it helps ease the pain when you know your better half is with you in this journey.
• Keep the unwavering and strong faith in God. He never fails you.

On a personal note, thank you, Dear Lord, for showing me that life is still beautiful despite the pain and that losses can be replaced with new and beautiful beginnings. I am forever grateful.

MTM Program: Old versus New with New Toys

Old school versus contemporary using new toys. I have scanned the book and I must say it looks like an easy read for something that's too geeky :p. Now, off to tackling that assignment!

11th

Spent most of today's shift setting up the new laptop issued to me hence I forgot that it was my 11th year anniversary with my present employer. How far can I still go? That remains to be seen. It all depends on where this year will take me hehe. Right now, I'm just focusing on finishing my masters with a lot of things learned and not just for the sake of the title. I miss travelling though. Hopefully, planned travel for this year will push through.

On another note, I'm a bit challenged on how to juggle 3 projects right now, plus assisting a newbie on the side. Two of those are with different clients whose business processes I'm not yet familiar with. Also, one should go live by July this year. I know I need to read on vendor selection process and all the other stuff that come with it but I'm still struggling to find the perfect balance. But I must find it the soonest.

Lastly, looks like I'll be in Makati for most of the days at least in the coming weeks. Raaawwrrr! It means longer travel time and may be more expensive because I may need to take the cab especially if the MRT is already closed.

Ok, enough blabbering.