I Love What I Do

When I was young, I dreamt of putting on a large brown hat, walking shorts and trekking boots for work --- I wanted to become an archaeologist so badly and discover the wonders of the ancient world. But my mom was greatly opposed to this idea, she did not fully understand that desire and love I had for history. In her defense, though, I agree that there are few Filipino archaeologists who are successful in this line of work and to state the obvious, archaeologists are hard workers who do not yield an average to above average compensation. My mom had a point and I immediately understood that being an archaeologist is just that dream job I will never get to do, sigh!

Okay, if being that won't do then I shall become a surgeon. It is costly but my parents were not against the idea of having a doctor in the family. A plus point for me! After high school, I was on the verge of making the biggest decision that would pave my way through life: Pre-Medicine. So, should I choose Nursing or Occupational Therapy?

Almost 7 years have passed and I am currently working in one of the most recognized 300-bed capacity multi specialty hospitals in the region with accreditation from both local and international councils, including the JCI. I work in a theater that has 10 operating rooms, an average of 40 to 45 scheduled surgeries a day and a 10-bed Recovery Unit.

Yes, I gave my dream of digging for artifacts and discovering ruins up for a more prestigious job. To care, to provide support and promote hope to patients and their families. I have become an ambassador of the present and a cheerleader for the future: I became a nurse.

I do not regret choosing a different profession. It may be stressful, burdensome and tiring at times but at the end of the day, I just expel that sigh of relief; thankful that I work in a hospital with doctors, nurses and other non-medical professionals  to save lives, heal the sick, support the dying and promote overall health.

Nursing is a calling and I have been called.

the dancing tree.. em.. i mean me

The dancing me!

Haha. I had fun at work today, not because of how easy work was. Rather,  I had fun because I did not have work at all! (yay, me!)

Yup, I had about 2 hours of free time today and guess what I did....

I MOVED LIKE JAGGER!  

and took photos, of course! I had a million photos taken, thanks to the sequential shot feature of my digi! Unfortunately, I had to filter because of all the stolen, weird-looking pictures that appeared after the song was done. Here are some of the acceptable shots that you can laugh at:

Who finds time to do this? And at work?! Haha. I do!

I hope you, guys, get to do this on a daily basis, too. The world is a beautiful place to live in with so much music, time and worthwhile dancing to do. Take out your Ipod and spend a few minutes grooving to your favorite party song!

Take it easy and have a light day, beautiful people!

OUTFIT:

Shirt: Vero Moda (purchased at a Christmas bazaar) ; Cardigan and Bag: Bargain Shop ; Jeans: Exit Jeans (purchased during my trip to Thailand) ; Corduroy Jacket: Esprit ; Peep-toe flats: Celine ; Earrings: Muse ;  

Belt with wool interior: Stradivarius

saving 182

Wondering why? Check out the outfit I put together for work today.

 Yes, I have been laughed at a million and one times for wearing this color combination. And I have had a share of not-so-funny comments. (boo!)

Friend 1: Oh, nice that we have shade in this part of the city (while looking at me)

Friend 2: Hey, I love your color today, you blend well with nature.

Friend 3: So what are we sporting today, a pine tree or a pine tree?

Sister: (giggles) What's tall and green and brown?... (laughs) You!

Haha. These comments still make me smile every time I recall how brutally honest my friends and sister were.

Anyway, in my color wheel, it says green and brown work well with each other. These colors just complement each other in an indescribable way.

But my real agenda for wearing nature today is that I am in protest. There is an environmental/political/business issue that is brewing back in my hometown as I write this. And to show my support for the Save 182 Project, I chose to be a tree and blog about it today.

You see, I am originally from a quaint city on top of the beautiful mountain ranges back in the Philippines known as Baguio. It is a very quiet and beautiful place to live in because it is the only city that actually enjoys a cold climate in our country, considering that we are from the tropics, all thanks to the trees and the high altitude that keep our city temperate.

A few months ago, the largest shopping mall in the city decided to consider and eventually, delve into expanding their parking space and mall area,e which meant that there is a need to uproot, earth ball and replant the 182 trees that are within the mall's property once the project has been given a go signal. After hearing about this, I remembered the song that was released some years back and I felt very, very sad. I won't settle for Baguio becoming a backstabber to Mother Nature that, which, makes our entire city.

Citizens from my hometown are still actively fighting for this plan not to happen and being miles away from home, I want to show my utmost support for their cries of protest. Let us stop corporate greed and leave those poor trees alone. We need them more than a parking lot or a cafe hot spot.

If you would like to know more, please click on the link below and show your support for this movement and against this horrific plan.

https://www.facebook.com/SAVE182

http://michaelbengwayan.wordpress.com/2012/01/29/project-save-182/

 Vote green, world!

weight issues

Back-to-work day for me... and thankfully, my eight hours weren't as grueling as it was a few days ago! <smiles>

Erm, so today, I thought of doing my very first outfit post, anxious and excited at the same time!

Yup, I have had weight issues for most of my life.  

Don't get me all wrong, though! I liked the me then (I thought I was really cute... lol) but I love the not-so-weight-obsessed me now so allow me to cheer myself on:

 "Yay, self for the newly found confidence!"

 this was me exactly a year ago

Oh, time! How fast you've gone by...

 And this is me now (hello, world!)

OUTFIT:

 

 Jeans: Mango Slim fit Jeans; Floral Top: Stradivarius ; Cardigan: Max ; Shoes: Predictions ; Belt: Terranova ;  
Bag: Esprit Messenger Bag (my favorite) ; Earrings: Parfois ; 
Silver Cross: 92.5 Silver  (had it on since the day I bought it a year back) 

But, of course, one should not famish herself to lose weight.... My sister and I had Mexican food for dinner.. <sigh!> Yumminess!

tortilla, baked white beans in tomato sauce, and some good 'ol Rosella-style fritata

Have a great weekend, World! ~~~ <3