another year older and wiser!

It's been a week since my birthday... and since I was busy that day and the week that followed I wasn't able to write a blog... Last year I wrote an "emo" blog  regarding my quarter-life issues, not being able to practice my profession, not being able to provide for my parents etc. (see related post: "my very first blog").. 

After a year, I still can't say that all issues had already been resolved but
rather I think things are slowly falling into place.. and the biggest event for my life this year is my career change.. 

One of my plans last year was to try my luck abroad and I did it by going to Singapore, I wont elaborate anymore with the challenges I faced, I've been there for almost 2 months but unfortunately my working visa wasn't approved and so I came back.. During my last few weeks at Singapore an opportunity for a work for a pioneer team knocked but the thing is it will be  in the Philippines . I was searched through a professional networking site (Linkedin). To make the long story short, I've been in contact with the company representative since then, it continued up to the final interview with one of the company's director and a former colleague who will become the manager. It was the most "nerve-wracking" interview ever so I wasn't that sure if I answered the questions correctly and if I will be accepted or not but of course I'm hoping for positive result. In my mind, I want to get this job. 

It turned out I was shortlisted, I was offered of a position in that company. But my former Boss  "intercepted". He also offered me my old position but this time not just a contractor but for a permanent job. And that's when my dilemma started, choosing from two good  companies both giving me good offers, working with a new team or stick with the old one. I was flattered to know I was "wanted" but at the same time very pressuring.  I was very confused but in the end decided to accept the offer from my former boss and company. Somebody told me I chose it because it is what my heart dictates (so it was like choosing mind vs. heart.haha).. This all happened before February 5, so the new job was a perfect birthday gift for me.

So,I am now a full pledge employee working with a team who handles clinical trial or studies. Nursing will always be in my heart but I guess with the career opportunities that came my way, maybe its not the one for me. But in a way, I am still dealing with patients but in this case, patients data. Also, I am still providing care to people by making sure that medications is safe and effective before implementing them in the market. It was a major  career shift from nursing to corporate world but with God's guidance I will succeed with my chosen career path and will be able to achieve my other goals and plans in life.

According to my chinese zodiac, 2012 is a great year for me. Well, the year started out fine and I'm wishing that the chinese zodiac is right and blessings will continue to shower me and my family throughout the year with God's grace (love life please..haha).. 

And now that another year was added to my age, all the experiences and hardships I've experienced within the past year had made me a better and a wiser person. To my family and friends who have always been there for me supporting and encouraging me, Thank You. And I'm looking forward to create more memories with all of you..xoxo

my loving parents