Year Ender

Year of the Rat --- known as 2008 is not the best year for me. Read Chinese Horoscope 2008 and Chinese Horoscope 2009

I had a lot of struggles this 2008. I was cheated, deceived, our life savings gone and some investment. I cried a thousand river to tell you frankly and I am not whining about it... I'd like to tell the whole world how lucky I am to have Yuan, who arrived January 8 this 2008 even there are a lot of hindrance that came in the end of 2007 and until 2008.  I am thankful to God that he is one happy and healthy baby despite of our distance. Being away from my daughter Paula and my son Yuan, I have proven myself stronger than ever. It sounds crazy leaving my kids, but its for their future I am thinking about. I am used that Jae, my husband is far from me because he's been overseas for 8 years. This made our relationship stronger and hold on with God's promises. I would say that we are both mature now and realized that whatever comes in between, we know how to resolve issues by talking things over and forgiving each other, and be with each other while mending whatever that is broken.

Sad to say that I was deceived by my old company here in Singapore before, false promises (I wouldn't go with the details), but I survive Singapore by Gods love. God gave me a better job and its what I love to do. Know who are my friends are. Meet new friends that I wouldn't forget. This are better than money that I've been chasing outside Philippines. I know I became greedy, because we (me and my husband) would like to give the best for my kids and my siblings.

My cousins came to SG to visit. My daughter Paula and my mom visited me twice. My husband also came to SG together with our son. This made me proud. Them coming here is something.

I have broken the barriers and became open minded with people with different colors --- I mean the Indians and Bangladeshis or whatever race you are. When I have to leave for Malaysia, Aunt Guna -- an Indian took care of me. This let me learned that its more that skin deep and don't even judge them because they are smelly or something... I've worked with HSBC where they promote diversity and SG is where I have learned more about it and put it to practice.

Being away, overseas... Reminds me my values that was taught way back with my family and the school I studied in (all girls catholic school) keeps me going. Keeping in mind about morality and being conscious of what is right and wrong. Pag asa abroad ka ang daming tukso... its up to you on how you'll handle it, on what values that you have for you not be in trouble. I'm not righteous, but I practice it.

Besides from the struggles that I had, I'm thankful that God continues to guide us. Shower us still with His blessings and His unconditional love keeps me and my family going.

I know things will be better, as what HE promise. Not what Chinese Horoscope does...

Cheers to 2009! God Bless Us All!