tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1062946249507625142024-02-19T07:54:09.371-08:00My Daily Dose of LifePersonal experiences and reflection that would hopefully be a vessel of motivation and inspiration. Chat with us! We would love to have a conversation with our readers by clicking on the green message icon at the right lower corner of your screen. Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12320348203440137335noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-106294624950762514.post-3612756044426166052018-06-01T06:34:00.001-07:002018-06-01T06:34:10.792-07:00CHICKEN JOY<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We spend our Tuesday, together with Julie and Celeste, enjoying the man-made lake of Highfield Park Boating Lake, Nottingham. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">It's my day off and I missed penning my thoughts, so here I am. Today marks our 5th month and 8th day here in the UK and I'd be totally honest with you, I still am adjusting. I still am crap in terms of the bus system. In fact, I just managed to gather how to use the MediLink which is only available during the weekdays going to and fro QMC and our place of residence. Aside from that? I still am totally, lost. Haha. Jim, on the other hand, is great. He always has this better sense of direction and thank GOD for that or both of us will be doomed. Jim and I are still very highly dependent to satellite navigation though.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Oh, let me tell you about our favourite hide out, Sherwood Manor. This is a perfect place to dine and drink. We love this pub as it has a fantastic family atmosphere and a very welcoming staff.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I am trying to be kind with myself nowadays. I quit trying to do things and know things all at once. I take my time and with that, I feel less stressed. Jim and I take time time to learn and relearn things.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">A word of advice while packing your suitcases, bring with you---loads of patience and never ever give up. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Freedom and independence are two of the synonyms for self-reliance. By definition, it is <i>sustaining oneself with his or her own resources. </i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">As of this writing, we harvest 4 fresh eggs everyday from our very own Daisy, Apple, Tiny and Mini, our chickens---as they are named. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Undoubtedly, UK is a beautiful country. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The winter, alone, can make somebody from the tropics appreciate what was non existent in our home country.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">But just like everywhere, at times, one gets sad. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">What is comforting though, is the fact that, one would never be alone. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I am just fortunate enough that I got Jim and Jim got me. A ready-embrace after a long day or a subtle cuddle when one feels unequipped, misunderstood and out of place. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Wherever we go, there would always be struggles but m</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">aybe..just maybe..when one is lucky and blessed enough..one would find a genuine treasure--- a friend.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Someone whom you could laugh and share your weirdest side. Someone whom you're comfortable enough to be you and not fear of being judged or ridiculed. Someone I call, Julie. </span></div>
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It is 17:59 (already dark) and maybe my PMS gets me into this emotional me, so let's try making sense of why I started to feel down. Hmmm... Bare with me. I'll be talking about dreams and what we are prepared to let go in go in order to reach them.<br />
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Dreams are our propellers in life. They make us strive, adjust, sacrifice and yes, even---let go.<br />
<a name='more'></a>I am a coward. I rarely take risks yet because of this dream, I went on...taking the IELTS and the CBT and there are a lot of us who do. There are a lot of us who try. There are a lot of us who wanted our dreams to take shape.<br />
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If our dreams propel our inner passion, then where does it get its strength from? My answer to that is my family. My husband, my mom, my dad and yes, my brother.<br />
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It is BOLD when you take that step out of your comfort zone. Gone are those familiar places where you can just easily hop on a tricycle or a <i>multicab </i>in order to get to. Gone are those familiar faces that you can easily greet <i>hoi </i>or nod by. Gone are those common jokes that everyone could relate.<br />
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You are in a new place, in a new country---trying to make sense of the whys and the hows.<br />
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Don't get me wrong, UK is the land of my dream and yes, people are great. But everything is new and with new beginning comes a multitude of bloopers. Lol. Here are some of my favourites.<br />
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<i>1. Filipinos do courteously offer their food. I did that with my half-eaten sandwich and I got a bizarre look. Haha</i><br />
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<i>2. Went to KFC for just 2 pieces of chicken (without rice nor drinks) only to know that it is more than 150 pesos (£2.10).</i><br />
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<i>3. They drive in the opposite side hence I almost got hit crossing the road, after hours of landing in the UK.</i><br />
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<i>4. I still don't know how to count the coins. I am useless of identifying which is a penny and that especially when I hop on the bus.</i><br />
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There are still a lot to learn in this unfamiliar place yet we just have to continue laughing at our mistakes and maybe...just maybe..even tears would somehow help us get up and roll our sleeves for another 12.5 hours of long day or long night in the hospital.<br />
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Kudos, dreamers. Let us not grow weary. Aja!<br />
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<a name='more'></a><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 14.85px;">I spent 4 years in the college of nursing day in and day out without absences nor tardiness. I mastered the skill of sleeping for 2 hours in order to gear up for the next day's lectures and/or hospital or community-related nursing activities. I love nursing. Nursing is my passion. It is the only thing that I've ever dreamt of doing. But at the same time, I have always had this fear of what ifs. What if I wouldn't be good enough? What if I fail? These fears delayed what I've always wanted to do.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "tahoma" , "helvetica" , "freesans" , sans-serif; font-size: 14.85px;"></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 14.85px;">Graduating from the university with honors (cum laude and outstanding performance for both hospital and community-related nursing) was not the key to success. It was only just the beginning. I have graduated from the University of San Carlos. An institution I am proud of and respect but with the lack of hospitals in the Philippines, there are more licensed nurses than there are vacancies. After getting my license as a nurse, I immediately scouted for jobs only to realize that there is politics in getting one. You'll be asked if you have any politician backing you for a reference, which I didn't have. This was and is the sad truth.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 14.85px;"><u>I thought I was.</u> Let me shed a light on this. I have started my application to become a nurse in the NHS-UK last year with me taking the IELTS- Academic last September 2016. With the nerve-racking IELTS exam, to the best interview ever with NHS Nottingham hospital, to the equally brain-exhausting CBT and to the exciting and excruciating waiting game for the decision letter in order to the take the OSCE which took me 7 months...I am taking the path to my passion and it's not easy. What keeps me going is that inner voice and inner fire of wanting to be a greater nurse. To serve and to care to the best of my ability which is why I took my pledge. Nurses need not just the brain and skills but the right attitude as well. K-S-A (knowledge, skills and attitude) was what my mentors way back college days, always reminded us. To wear your heart on your sleeves but at the same time be professional. To empathize and to go beyond the call of duty.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 14.85px;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "tahoma" , "helvetica" , "freesans" , sans-serif; font-size: 14.85px;"></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 14.85px;">Another way I decided and tried to help nurses like me, was by starting a Facebook group called Nurses' Dream with my husband. It is a community that we envisioned to be a support group. It is still small but slowly growing right now. But I wanted all of us to take part in pushing each other to achieve our dreams. All of us could make our fellow nurses become more positive, more confident and more courageous.</span><br />
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Today, we have decided to make our own version of "kwek-kwek." This Filipino street food is very popular for both young and old.<br />
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Kwek - Kwek is a Filipino dish which is made from quail eggs that are coated in savoury batter.<br />
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There is a saying that "the proof of the pudding is in the eating." Mama and papa came around and gave this recipe a big thumbs up. </div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Jim, allow me to thank you for staying through good times and bad. For not giving up even when we encounter different challenges. Thank you for making me feel that you and I are one. I hope your love towards me won't ever change. Please know that I will always be with you--- no matter what. In you, I found a soulmate and a best friend. </span></div>
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Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12320348203440137335noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-106294624950762514.post-28188358179302138522017-06-12T05:41:00.001-07:002017-06-12T08:24:56.028-07:00CANCER - A WAKE UP CALL!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Just like this flower, my grandma is one gorgeous woman. She will be 80 years old this coming 15th day of June. </span></div>
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Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12320348203440137335noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-106294624950762514.post-57026984492508519212017-06-09T16:40:00.003-07:002017-06-09T17:40:00.766-07:00OUR ARROGANT SELVES<div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Hi! I'll be sharing how magnificent, Cebu really is. The first thing that strike most tourists arriving in Cebu is the amount of traffic there is. But Cebu has a lot to offer than just the city. </span></div>
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Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12320348203440137335noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-106294624950762514.post-66396243186251118682017-06-04T04:19:00.000-07:002017-06-08T05:13:39.570-07:00HOW WE MET<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;"> It's so easy to get caught up everyday, doing our daily routines and just going about life as it is--- not realizing how blessed we are. How blessed we are to spend our days with people we love most. How blessed we are to get to spend days of our lives with the person that matters. To be able to hug and stroke the face of our loved one. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">When I first met Jim online, we talked for approximately 4 hours. I honestly didn't think he would be the one as I was not searching for anybody at that time. I just wanted a conversation and a great chat I indeed got at that time. That was June 2012. I didn't want an intimate relationship except for friendship. From frequent exchange of emails, daily phone calls and multiple video calls, I got to know Jim pretty well. Somebody from the other side of the world, behind modern-day gadgets---talking, smiling, laughing...conversing... I never thought that what we had could work out since for me--- relationships seem so fleeting. I didn't want to get hurt. Who does?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Three months later, Jim decided to meet me in person. A brave move for him and a leap of faith for me. I talked myself into believing that if this would not work out, at least we would both know now rather than later. I stayed with him for 6 weeks in a humble, tiny unit in which we rented to see if we could manage being together--- for real. We cooked, we did the house chores, we did the laundry, we laughed, we smiled, we argued, I walked out, I went back, reconciled and got engaged. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I never thought I would be blessed enough to marry somebody who would love me as how Jim does. Somebody who reminds me that life is beautiful every time I look at him. That even if life would throw punches and kicks, we must just believe that one day heaven would be generous enough to allow us to meet our serendipity. </span></div>
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Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12320348203440137335noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-106294624950762514.post-20600986578268075612017-06-03T09:25:00.000-07:002017-06-08T05:16:41.700-07:00INNOCENCE OF A CHILD <div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">I don't see her as often as an aunt should but whenever I see her, she never fails to make me feel welcomed. She would flash her ready smile and call out "auntie mommy Kim, asa si uncle daddy Jim?!"</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Whenever I am with Ada, I realize how beautiful life is. God allowed us to be somehow part of this wonderful being's journey. She is a lovely niece, an understanding daughter, a charming granddaughter and an amazing creation. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Yes, I may sound bias but believe me--- these are facts. She's a very trusting girl. Whenever you tell her that you'll see her, she'll for sure spend her whole day---waiting for you. At times blurting in frustration "dugayang auntie mommy Kim ui" or "way klaro auntie mommy Kim ui." </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">If only I would be able to bear a child of my own, I would pray for someone like her. Truth be told, this child has witnessed separation and anger yet this child grew so beautifully beyond compare. Innocent, kind, witty, forgiving and most of all--- enormously loving. She's indeed one of a kind. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Life could get so harsh in so many different ways and I pray that Ada would surpass these when she'll grow mature while maintaining the beauty of her heart. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">For Liz, I salute you for a job well done. Thank you for sharing your daughter's life with us. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Mama... Papa... Nanay... Tatay... Mommy... Daddy... Endearments that we call our parents may vary but they hold the same definition. They define those people whose love for us--- is unselfish, is unconditional and is beyond limit.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">How do I call mine? I call my mom, "mama" and I call my dad, "papa." I could never be a parent myself but my parents have taught me how it is to love without any boundary. They did...They still do... </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Thank you for your love. I couldn't ever be me without having you both. Thank you for not letting go of me even when I was at my most difficult. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Love? Love is when mama and papa brought food at 9:00am when I am about to take an exam while apologizing of how little the food is</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Losing weight isn't a piece of cake. Trust me, I know. It involves mental strength and mighty commitment, to do it. Eating is a form of addiction too. It is a coping mechanism to stressful events but once overdone---is and will be a hazard to health.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">No, he isn't blind. He does see--the changes and how it affects me "overall." He witnesses how it pains me when my favourite clothes don't fit no more. But instead of ridiculing, he gives me a hand. Joins me in my numerous tries to get fit. He never, not once, left me on this struggle. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">As of the present, I am once again trying to get back in shape. Why? I am happier when I am lighter. I get to do a lot of activities when I am not heavy. </span></div>
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<br />Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12320348203440137335noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-106294624950762514.post-55158126100724710042017-05-25T21:47:00.000-07:002017-06-08T05:19:35.290-07:00SMALL BUSINESS BRINGS ENORMOUS JOY <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Yesterday, Jim and I went to get our car's window fixed and we came up with an idea. While we were in the city which was just a couple of minutes away from Carbon, we'll go ahead and start a fruit and vegetable shop at home.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">No pressure we said since we could use the items if they won't get sold. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Now, hear me out. I encourage everyone to start any idea. Never daunt nor doubt. Go ahead and give your idea a try. If it doesn't work, then you may move to another venture and if it does, then you just got yourself something to look forward everyday.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Today, we opened our "out-of-the-blue" idea and it gave us enormous joy. We have been given the opportunity to communicate with our friendly neighbours and make use of our time. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Our capital was only 600 pesos. We opened at 8:00 AM and 4 hours after, we got half of our capital back. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Anything small when nurtured will eventually grow.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">A tip is to be keen as to what you need, what your neighbours need and if you have the ability to bridge that gap then go for it. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">THINK, ACT AND SMILE. </span></div>
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