// morsels of life //

Hey, hey, hey!!! Finally! Got the spare time to blog once again. It's been a while since I wrote in this journal so it's time for updates.

Anyway, since I became a working mom, my daily routine really did change. I got used to it already that I tend to be surprised whenever I have idle times.

But I like how things are improving now. More dreams are gradually coming true :)
One of them is owning our first house here in Australia. Yes, we have recently purchased a place to live in!
I will tell the house purchase details soon as I don't want to put a jinx on it.
But so far, things are falling into place and we thank God for it :)

Labels: australia, family, rave

My life as a mom has changed since Tuesday.
I am a working mother now.
The job opportunity that I've been waiting for so long came when I wasn't expecting it! :)

I was hired by a web and graphic design company based in North Altona (20-30 minutes away from our place by public transport). They've been in the business for over 14 years.
My role is web programmer/designer. I will be handling some of their existing projects and hoping to get my hands on new projects as well.
I'm just grateful that they are willing to provide some training. Perhaps, a chance for me to prepare myself for the challenges of being in the IT workforce again.

As for our schedule at home, we just have to manage our time nowadays. I admit that sending Lori to daycare every morning is dreadful for me. Not to mention that separation anxiety attacks me every now and then. God willing, Mama will be here on March to help us out.

I believe in my heart, we'll get through this "big change" eventually.

Labels: career, family, melbourne, rave

36 days of catching up with our family and friends in the Philippines. Best Christmas season we have ever experienced. Thank you for all the great memories. See you again on 2011! :)

More photos here.

Labels: celebrations, family, friends, pinas

It's Melbourne Cup again so it's a holiday today. But we took the day off to go to the Melbourne Zoo instead. The place is just few minutes drive from our place.
It was Lori's first visit to the zoo, so we're all very excited.
Packed some sandwiches, drinks and chips and off we went.

First stop, Gorillas! The lovely weather made it so good for the apes to come out of their caves and "mingle" with visitors.

Then it's time to check out the Elephants, Giraffes, Reptiles, Lions, Bears and Orangutans. It's really a nice thing to hear our little girl while she repeats the name of the animals she sees. She even took time to stop for a while and listen to birds chirping when we were at the Aviary area. Did not have the chance to take a glimpse of some animals (such as other big & small cats) as they were on "hibernation" (just had their lunch and sleeping).

Before we head home, we took Lori to the zoo's play area. She even won a free second ride in the carousel but the little girl was probably too tired to finish it.

Got home before 4PM.
Looking forward to more fun family days.

Labels: family, Lori, melbourne

A strong typhoon (Ondoy/Ketsana) hit Metro Manila and other areas once again and left tragic scenes throughout the metropolitan.
Watching the news last weekend was very heartbreaking to see a lot of people displaced and trying to brave the heavily-flooded streets. Read more here.

Thank God, my families and some friends are all safe.
If you know any person/organization in Melbourne who accepts and sends donations/relief goods to the victims of this disaster, please leave a comment or message me via this blog. Thank you.

Labels: pinas