/ WHAT A DAY!

There is one thing that has been bugging me these past few days at work. I am bothered with the movements going on here in the office. People from my department are moved to the other department, and the manner of execution is rather ruthless.

I kinda like the current situation that we are having here in Chat. Yes, I admit that even though this is the most unchallenging job I have ever had, the fact that it does not require me to think, by far, makes me sane.

I like how Gian handles the team to some extent. I also like my teammates more than ever. After the big merger of the two teams, I feel like imaginary wall between the two teams have finally collapsed, thus giving us more space to bond and talk. With the addition of some new hires, I feel like the team has become more diverse, and has definitely evolved to become a whole new fun team.

I still hate the damn PARKing of questions during crew briefs that would always end up PARKED. Not to mention the unending saga of uncertainties, specifically with technical stuff that concerns the work itself.

Yesterday after logging out, I decided to drop by the bank to inquire about their interest rate for time deposit. I proceeded straight to the lady in the rightmost counter and asked to whom I can talk about my concern. She pointed me to the leftmost corner of the office, she said it was the information area.

According to the lady in the information, they currently have 3.3% interest rate for amount placed in time deposit, and the interest would effect every 30 days. At that very point, I couldn't wait to go home and calculate whatever amount my money that would add to my savings, if ever. I am considering a year of putting my current saving to a time deposit.

I do not know, but lately, I have been really into money and finance management. I have Googled words like: Bonds, Stocks, Time Deposit, Coupon, ROR, etc. Aside from that, I found myself revisiting my old review notes on Accounting.

I believe everything started out with Erwin's loan and new camera. I initially am decided to buy a new camera for myself, too. I am considering Sony Cyber-shot® DSC-H5. But then, when I came to terms to letting go of my whole current savings, plus my incoming PA (I even imagined myself reluctantly paying the cash to the camera sales person), I suddenly had a second thought on the whole thing. I am thinking that instead of putting all my money for that camera at this time, I can wait a little more time while I invest the savings to an interest term--that at the end of one year, I'd earn extra with the interest and still keep my core savings!!!

I am hoping and praying that all of my money scheming works, because I am still determined to get that darn camera early next year. Right now, I am still on the process of collecting information from here and there as to where my money will yield the most interest for the period.

By the way, I also talked with the recruitment officer after logging out today to inquire about the referral program. Still, if my plans would hit, I will have a lot more to add to my savings. I am so crossing my finger and toe fingers on this little project.

Also, I cannot help but write here how thankful I am right now to the Lord for the current scenario in the house. I can say that this is one of the best times that we are having.

The two kids are now in the house. Well, they technically moved in to our house, Kate (my brother DonDon's maldita daughter) and Lawrence (my Kuya Shaldy's not-so-well son). It amazes me how their presence changes the atmosphere that was once full of anguish, making the house finally feel more like a home and a family. Even if the whole situation is not perfect, we are still not sure of Lawrence's medical condition (at age less than 2 years old, he still cannot stand because of weak hip bone), I am glad to because they bring priceless joy in the family. I am thankful that my Dad is laughing now, and my Mom, despite her sacrifice to sit for both of the kids, for sure feels very happy as well.

I will never forget that instance a few hours ago when I caught my Mom smiling to herself while staring at my Dad and Kate in the living room, while the little girl is leaning on my Dad's lap and zestfully paying her whole attention to the Barbie movie on DVD. Truly, nom money can buy the joy that I felt.

I would like to end this entry trough a sincere prayer: Dear good Lord, thank you is never enough to say how much my heart is overjoyed with the current scenario in our home. Thank you because despite of the imperfections, both of the scenario and the way we look at it, we come to realize that what really matters most is the peace within us. I also come to terms of the past circumstances, which I considered dark chapters in my life. Now, I learned, there is actually no such thing as dark chapter or a really bad given scenario, we only do not have peace within us. Because, regardless of the scenario, if we only look hard enough, there will always be a bright side in life. Amen.