The Story of my Life

The Shower no. 1 I mentioned before is actually Baby Shower no. 2 as my officemates, meaning friends from the Department I belong to, organized a baby shower for me last week. I had so much fun and was overwhelmed with their love and gifts. Thank you guys for taking the time and effort to share this great blessing with us. Our thanks also to those who organized the party--you know who you are. Here are some photos:

Everyone lining up for the food. We had Kare-kare, chicken pastel, rellenong bangus, barbeque, Costa Brava cake and Chocolate Sansrival Gelato. Too bad my taste buds were out of commission at that time so I didn't get to enjoy the food that much.

The game masters - Ryah and Gil. Aside from them, Pam and Magel organized the shower. Thank you girls!

Group 1 busy answering the game. I think it was about matching the childhood memory to a specific person in the group.

Group 2. They seem to be having fun. They emerged the winners too. Galing!

Here are some of my takeaways:

Rubber mat, bottle cleaning agent and toy.

Healthcare and grooming kits.

Feeding bottles.

Cute baby shoes.

And loads of clothes.

I also got a bath tub. That's probably the biggest gift I took home that day. Too bad I can't take a picture of it because I don't want to remove it from the box yet.

Again, thank you thank you thank you so much for these.

I turned 6 years in ADB this March. But to be more accurate, I actually have been here for 8 years already. Wew! This company has seen the best and worst in me. I am thankful, though, because ADB has provided so much for me and my family. If I weren't here I don't know where I'd be.

I'm happy where I am now. It's not as glamorous as advertising, events and marketing. Nor is it as high-paying as the IT industry. I'm happy here because the people are nice, the pay is just right for my needs and the facilities are well maintained and up to date with recent technological developments. The company promotes work-life balance so your time for yourself and your family is untouched.

I love it here because I get to meet people of different cultures. I've had several bosses in the last 8 years and most of them are big-hearted people. One person I really love and miss is my previous boss, Caroline. We worked together for more or less 2 years until she moved to Nepal. And 2 years after she left, we're still in touch, thanks to Facebook! And recently, she left this message for me.

Of course, the thought of NY got me (and the husbo) excited! But more than that I am thankful that she appreciates the work I have done for her. And despite the years we've been apart, she still remembers what we have and what we've shared. I hope she gets NY, not because I know it's a great deal for me, but more because she's great at what she does, and a very hardworking and passionate woman who pursues development by all means. I won't be surprised if I see her in the UN Headquarters one day.

Last week marked the beginning of lots of parties to usher in the Holidays. I'm loving the holidays, because for the first time in so long I can eat whatever I everything (in moderation of course).

First, the Badminton Club Party. Which I don't have a photo of.

Second, Life is Shorts party of the Volleyball Club. Where I took home 500 worth of GCs.

Then the OGC Mardi Gras Year-End Party, where the party was so colorful. And for the first time, I felt deprived of alcohol so I ordered a glass of wine for props and smelling purposes. hehehe

And then, one PS arrived in Policeman costume who rocked the house down.

Finally, there is the Christmas party with my YDWTL family. The first time in 6 years of being a Dazer that I was able to attend it.

My monthly check up with my OB is coming up. And with all the food I ate, got worried that I might have gone over the weight limit for this month. Luckily, I only gained 3lbs. Hooray to that!

More parties lined up in the next two weeks. Will keep you posted.

Thanks to friends for the photos.