Giving Back

I'm not comfortable telling people about this, I haven't told anyone except for my boyfriend, but I have registered myself to be a sponsor of a child through World Vision. I don't mean to brag but I thought I should tell you so you can experience the joy of sponsorship, too. I've been donating P600 since August and another donation for their Noche Buena packs that they will be receiving as Christmas gift this December. I have exchanged letter with my sponsored child and I think this is the most enjoyable part of the sponsorship. Getting thank you letter from them, well as for my sponsored child, he can't write yet but his mother sent me a letter saying she is thankful that her child is part of the World Vision and thanking me as the sponsor. She wishes me well. This letter made my day when I received it through email, I wish it was through mail though but it still gave me the fulfillment feeling. I thought I 'd share this to you so you may experience this kind of joy and make a difference. With just a P600 a month, you're sending a child to school and help their community, too. Who knows, the child you sponsor may be the next President of the Philippines or he may be the one that will invent the cure to cancer. Imagine yourself being part of their success. I've seen the happiness of being a sponsor child. Years back, I have friends and playmates who were sponsored by an NGO and I could see their excitement whenever they are about to receive their school allowance, birthday gift or Christmas gift. Their sponsors helped them to survived everyday. I thought of their sponsors were super rich before but you don't have to be rich to help other people who is in need. God give you blessings and He will pour you more than you can imagine if you know how to share.

 

You may start the journey of your sponsorship here.

 

 

 



My sponsor child.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

"Give, and it will be given to you. They will pour into your lap a good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over. For by your standard of measure it will be measured to you in return."  - Luke 6:38

December Books (Perfect for Christmas gifts)

When it comes to buying stuffs, I don't have any trouble questioning myself like do I need this?, do I have enough money to buy this? All the questions that frugal people ask themselves before purchasing stuffs. It has always been hell yeah answers to me when it comes to buying books. I admit that usually, books doesn't include in my budget because mostly my 'fun' money goes to my contribution to my parents back home. I can say no buying clothes or any other things but for books, I can't say no. There's something about books I can't resists. Especially with these books that I recently got. The other one is a gift from the author though.

OMG Where Did Your Sweldo Go: 9 Secrets Sweldo Tips To Be 20-Something Millionaire. This book is easy to read for young ones. Mostly people at their 20s shrug off the thought of managing their finances well as they think they're too young and their age is meant to enjoy things life has to offer. Lianne, who is also in her 20's, explains that investing is never too early for us. That 20's is also perfect to manage and save money for our future but won't keep us to enjoy life as the same time. Myself is currently on the way (struggling) to achieve my own financial freedom and I'm learning a lot. The thought of having financial security is priceless and there's no short cut way to achieve it and this book is your perfect first step. 

This book will available soon in bookstores but you can now order your copy here. 

Signed copy from the author, Lianne :)

I am fan of Bianca Gonzalez. I love how she is proud of her morena skin. She is so pretty and smart. I got excited when I found out she is releasing her own book, I know the book will not be a disappointment. Too bad I wasn't able to attend any of her book signings. Would have been so great to see her in person and have her sign my copy. 

Paano Ba 'To?! book is fascinating from cover to cover. From the cover layout to those cliparts to the whole content. Bianca shares her stories growing up and her learned lessons that life taught her. She also got some help from famous names to share their stories, too. How they dealt with their own life dilemmas and all. I like Toni Gonzaga's share stories and advice here.I have highlighted some best quotes from this and I could definitely use those advice. The book tackles every aspects of life. Plus, the book comes with 2 sheets of stickers. I have used mine for my planner.

And oh, some typography artworks of quotes from famous people, as well. Here's one of my favorite quotes.

Definitely these books are perfect Christmas gifts. 

December Remember

I haven't done with my Christmas shopping. With such luck, my paycheck got debit in an automated teller machine of BDO, I have BPI payroll card. I'm not gonna have my money until Friday as what the BPI customer agent told me after reporting the incident. They better get it back to my account, we're talking P10,000 here.Good thing, I've paid my bills before I made the wrong decision inserting my card to my non bank machine. I will not use any ATM but BPI from now on.

Sucks that I don't have any Christmas party to attend to. Such a bummer, I had to miss our company's Christmas Party at Yakimix Podium cause I had work shift on that day. Our projects requires 24/7 operation and we can't let the whole team to attend the party, there should be atleast one or two to report at the job. Then my former team organized a party to be held at the resort in Antipolo, it would have been so much fun cause I miss those people that I used to work with but I couldn't come cause it was a short notice and it's too late to file for a day of vacation leave. With all these happening, my social life is flunking down to below zero. A highschool reunion that should have been happened last Dec. 13 got cancelled, too. I was so excited about it that's why so I was gutted when they had to cancel it due to some situations. 

I've wrapped some gifts, now they're all under Christmas tree now. Some for my godchildren and for my family. I'm not done yet, I don't still have gifts for my mother and my boyfriend. I'm giving all these gifts and I'm not expecting any return. I don't think anyone would give me some Christmas gifts except for my boyfriend, whom I have told what I want him to get me. I would be so happy if anyone would take some time to remember me to get me some gifts. Sometimes I think I'm poor with friends which I'm not complaining cause, I guess I'm not friendly or a remarkable friend to anyone.

I didn't got promotion. The list of promoted agents has been released this month. All of my team got promoted except for three and I'm one of them. Two of my best friends got promoted. They all have big salary increase except for me. I got increase, too and I'm grateful but of course it's not as high as theirs. I felt embarrassed. But I couldn't question cause I saw it happened although I didn't see the outcome. As what the song says, I did my best but I guess my best wasn't good enough. I started thinking of resigning the company. I felt left out. I don't belong here. This is ain't what I really wanted to do. I started job haunting, passed resumes to some company online. Got called and invited for an interview but attended nothing. The companies that I want to work at hasn't contacted me yet. As the days goes by, I realized I should not be ashamed. Being not promoted doesn't define me. Maybe God didn't allow the promotion happen because He got something BIG for me instead. It was also my fault, too. Didn't try harder. Now I feel okay about not getting promoted, I'm still thinking of applying for a new job. I've always wanted to work in Summit Media. I don't see myself working in a BPO for the next 5 years. But right now, as long as I don't have my dream job to be my next tree to jump in, I'm staying here. For practical reasons.

Seeking a new one

Hi, kamusta?

Kagabi nasa office ako nung kinakausap ko si God, saka si Jesus. Saka si St John Paul II. Sila kasi lage ko kausap bago matulog gabi-gabi. Dami ko kasi gusto sabihin. Sobrang dami, di ko na malapat sa salita. Sana lang naririnig talaga ng Diyos mga hiling naten kahit di binabanggit ng bibig, kasi kadalasan sinasapuso ko na lang. Sorry God, mahina talaga ata ko sa larangan ng komunikasyon kahit sa Inyo.

May nakita akong Facebook status ng isang kaibigan kahapon. Naiinggit ako. Nabuhay na naman ang munting halimaw sa sarili ko: ang inggit. Pinilit kong pinapatay yun, nuon pa. Bagamat natatalo ko naman sya, malakas sya sa mga unang araw. Alam ko naman mawawala din ito pag lumipas na ang 2 o 3 araw. Pagkatapos nuon, moved on na. Okay, fine. Sya ganun, ako inde. Wala na magagawa. Move on, may chance pa naman para sakin. Nung nakita ko ang balitang pinost nya, nainggit ako. I shrugged it off right away. It's my fault din naman kaya hindi naibigay ni Lord yun .I mean, ako naman ang gumagawa ng kapalaran ko. I believe na may plano talaga si God sa akin. At sana nga iisa ang naisip naming plano. Dalangin ko na ibigay Niya sa akin yun. Pero sabi nila, hilingin mo ang lahat ng gusto mo kay God, basta maganda ang intensyon mo, ibibigay Nya sa'yo.  So, humiling ako. At patuloy akong nananalangin. At gumagawa. Sa Diyos ang awa, sa tao ang gawa diba. So ayun. Pero bigla ako napaisip. Naimagine ko na natupad ng Diyos ang panalangin ko sa Kanya. Naimagine ko na, masaya ako kasi nahigitan ko sila. Nalamangan ko sila. Na naibago ko ang pag-iisip nila sa'kin. Mas mataas na ako sa'kanila. Kahit materyal lang naman yun, iniisip ko na mas maswerte ako sa kanila. Alam kong mali at inaamin ko na isa yun sa mga rason ko kung bakit hinihiling ko ang bagay na yun. Pero mas nananaig pa rin ang nais ko para sa pangangailana ko. Hindi naman siguro masama na maghangad pa ng mas mabuti pa sa akin diba? Na alam kong mas deserve ko iyon, kesa sa tinatamasa ko ngayon. Na alam kong magiging masaya ako dahil gusto. Na malaya ako. Na alam kong mas malaki ang maitutulong ko pag iyon ay naibigay ng Diyos sakin. Self development din ang ginagawa ko.

Patuloy pa rin akong umaasa at pinagtatrabuhan iyon. Kasabay pa rin ang panalangin. Kung hindi man maibigay, alam ko namang mas bongga ang plano Niya sakin. Ang mahalaga naman eh, pinagtrabuhan ko rin yun. At magpapasalamat ako, pag iyon ay naibigay sakin. Gusto ko lang ng bago.

Yun lang. Kelangan ko lang ng output. Wala kasi ako gana isulat, mas mabilis kapag tinayp sa kompyuter. Pasensya na kung walang sense. Pero meron yan, promise.

Photo credits: Pinterest

Money Organizer

How do you organized your money?

Well, some uses envelope system, like each envelop allotted for different expense category like bills, transpo, tithes, etc. Some just staple their bills and puts label on it or notes where it would be spend. Some uses bills organizer like the one I saw at National Bookstore that costs around 120Php.


As for me, I am using this small organizer (bought around 50Php) that I've put categories for Rent, Baon (work allowance and dinner), Transpo, Deposit, Tithe and Nanay. I just added one category recently, I named it 'Lala'. It's for my wants. Hehe :)
I like this one better because envelope paper can be torn or crumpled and I'm not a fan of stapled bills.This organized fits bills perfectly.

I started this by creating a budget first. How much should I spend for my work allowance and transpo per month. How much my contribution for my Nanay at home in Cavite. How much should I have for my wants and for other money goals.I place them per category and refill it every payday. I should use my leftovers for my savings but since my younger sister always ask for school allowance, I haven't done it yet. Actually, I haven't deposit in to my savings since the day I got my VUL, but it's okay, I'm gonna have my savings again before this year ends. So far, this little thing helps me to organized financially. My older sister even asked me to buy her one of these so she can sort her spending and money goals, too

This budget tool is easy peasy :)