To Work Abroad Is Not For Me

Two months ago, I bumped into someone on my way to my son’s school. He was my seatmate in second year high school. I hardly recognized him ‘coz he gained much weight. His nephew also studies in the same school where my son is. Actually, I’m a bit hesitant to stop for a small talk ‘coz of the feeling that he might offer me a MLM business. I am off with networking since selling is not my forte plus I had a bad experience before with a MLM “guru”. I politely declined an offer but on the same night after the meet-up, I saw that person’s post at FB- “ dami talaga mga taong walang pangarap, ayaw umasenso…basta ako, GO POWER!” I have no time to deal with such egocentric person. That person’s red car really didn’t add appeal either. A sick kind of marketing blah-blah for me. If  that person’s mission was to help uplift the economic status of an average worker like me then thank you. However, it’s  unprofessional to say any dead duck remarks if you got a NO.  

Panda Eyes

To work in a graveyard shift has been a way of life (I guess) for me. I can freely do some errands like go to the market for fresh food, pay utility bills and attend my son’s school activities or simply help him out with his homeworks without the thought of taking (and exhausting all) leaves from work. At the time of this writing, my son's homework were completed and we already finished our lunch. And in few minutes, I will be Sleeping Beauty. ;P 

The Week That Was

Last week was a blast when I took our department's quarterly shift rotation. Being a nocturnal, dealing with the shenanigans of broad daylight really means big adjustment. From waking up at 530am to catch the early ride to work to sleeping early at 8pm (target time) to avoid looking like a zombie in the morning. I often felt restless having a day shift schedule. I can only prepare dinner and scan my son's notes. On my regular graveyard schedule, I work at 9pm til 8am. I can still do errands once I got home then sleep at 1pm. I wake up at 6 or 7pm for dinner and help my son to review his lessons. 

However, the past week was a blessing as a whole. I got to meet the other day shifters (newly hired) and seemed like new acquaintances with those old souls. There were mixtures of giggles and dramas. 

Tofu Thursday: Tofu in Oyster Sauce

Dear Hubby requested for this dish. A very good alternative for meaty meals. Luckily, an officemate mentioned that a magtataho always delivers taho and tofu to their house.  Yes, Manong's tofu is really fresh and smells good. Three blocks cost Php 100 or Php35 if you'll buy only one block .This dish only costs less than Php100 and is good for sharing with 4 people.