Who Can Relate To This?

At a point in time during my undergraduate years, I have longed for the day I will land a job. However, I do not want to be just any other employee. Thus after graduation, at age 18, I immediately enrolled for the CPA review. After six months, I took the CPA Board Examination. Unfortunately, lack was not on my side. I did not pass!

The effect was devastating. Having graduated with honors, the School highly expects that I will make it. In a way, I think I failed them. My torment was even aggravated knowing that a schoolmate did earn a passing mark. Much worse, I was already teaching in the same school where I finished my Bachelor's Degree when the results came out. Consequently, I have no choice but to witness my schoolmate's Oath taking Ceremony.

This depressing episode in my life stimulates an extreme desire for excellence. Apparently, I challenged myself to do better than any CPA. Having handled basic accounting subjects, I ensure that my approach encourages learning and attracts students' interest. It was then my dream to produce a CPA among the aspiring young adults in my class. I made myself a part of their aspirations by providing the knowledge they need for them to succeed. Indeed, my efforts proved worthwhile. Years after I left the academe, I learned that one of my students emerged as a licensed CPA.

As a bank employee, I continue to strive for excellence. True enough, my efforts paved the way to where I am now. I have earned the respect of colleagues. In a way, I have proven that I am more than a CPA.

Still, I seek for more. I am no longer contented in what I have achieved. The years of hard work seemed futile. Thus, I am now in search for something worthwhile doing; a fresh source of income that is all the while fulfilling; a work that at some extent will bring me closer to my family, my community and my God.

I am now considering life coaching. This field of endeavor stirs my interest. A gratifying profession that is a fulfillment of my quest. However, this also means investment. Talking about finances, now, it poses a great challenge for me. I am not losing hope though. I know, soon, I will find the right funding source that will help me through proper training and eventually earn my certificate as a professional life coach.

Never give up!, as they say...

A Journey to Happiness

Cleaning, rearranging, decorating, gardening and all other domestic chores keeps me grounded to my core this past week. Once upon a time, I loathe doing such activities. Back then, I find it boring and tiring. Well, maybe because I have other things I enjoy most, like going out with friends, dating (ugh!) and day dreaming. And then there is "work". Work, work, work, as in office work. Before I knew it, I was already entangled in a "busy" life.

One way or the other, in the course of this journey called life, we chose our destiny. I do believe so. I chose to be busy doing things which I thought makes me happy. I go out with friends, date and day dream somewhere else, not wanting to stay at home. I even opted to work in a big city. But then, the happiness fleeting as it is, never last long. And so I keep on searching; in the same places to say the least. Truth be known, but the search renders both the mind and body to bleed dry.

Then there's "HOME". The place I grew to have adored, warmth with the loving embrace of my blood family (Papa, Mama, my dear sister, with a wonderful addition in the person of my adorable son and our household help). The very place that afforded me the luxury of nature and taught me domestic chores and it's rewarding results. Amidst the chaos within myself, I seek refuge under the solace of my definition of home. I am glad I did. Once again, I have reclaimed the "Life" that was meant for me.

Each one of us seeks happiness. The whole point, is that our search may lead us astray. But in the end, we only have to look into the core of our being to see what will truly make us happy.

Happy journey...