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Hi there! I'm about to head over to visit my nieces in a few minutes but while waiting for my mom I just thought of making a quick update here. This week has been a busy one I think not only just for me but for many as well. A lot of partying and other Christmas related stories to blog about however, time is minimal so for now let me just share to you some interesting articles I just read recently. I'm sure you are familiar with Forex Trading but how it works is everyone's question so whether you are a forex trader or just curious about it, this help page might be of help to you. Kindly read on...

I used to be a very adverse type of person. I take failure negatively instead of taking it as a challenge to become better and move on. One day there's this dream that I so wanted to come true. I say not everyone's typical dream because it takes a lot of effort and courage to have even accomplished the initial step. And I said to myself if I have to take risk then I should go all the way through or I'll just waste a fortune. So I did and though it turned out against my favor somehow I was glad I tried. I felt terribly sad of course but if I didn't take the chance nothing would happen either.

That was the most daring decision I've ever done in my life so far. And like every other people's experience it taught me a very important lesson as well... and that is to never give up.What about you? How much risk are you willing to take in you life?

If I have to name a part of my college years that I didn't like, it was definitely the stress and the pressure of academic life with all the assignments and loads of research papers and essay writing projects. But of course as students we always aim for high grades to get a fair chance in the race of progress outside the school world so to overlook the burden is I think a must.

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While we are getting steamy atmospheric condition each day, people in other parts of the world are now experiencing the freezing cold weather. I was a bit surprised to have seen JK this morning all shivered with both arms clasped together. Not his usual behavior on the camera because I used to see him unaffected whenever their climate changes. Today is the coldest they've got so far for this year according to him.

Somehow, I'd like to also experience what is it like living in a place with continental or subtropical climate. I sure wouldn't like extreme cold but like a child I would love to see a real snow and make my own snowman, hahaha! I know... wishful thinking! But when I was young I also had fancy imaginations like living in my dream house with well ventilated bedroom, a spacious living room with carpet, wearing elegant dresses, fabulous winter suits, boots and etcetera.

Of course we change as we grow older and as we do we also set our goals according to priorities. Now my dream house remains a dream house but this time it doesn't have to be whimsical. As long as it is something I can call my own then that's already a dream come true to me. As for being in a place where I can see snows, somehow I could say thanks to the advent of technology today... for making almost everything possible... for letting me be where I wanted to be. Thanks to search engines, LOL!

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My family and I are supposed to watch an official opening of a Christmas village here in our town. The place features amazing Christmas decors uniquely designed by the villagers and event will be highlighted with fireworks display. Sadly, we weren't able to go as my niece, Inah's still not in good shape and we can't just leave her behind.

Anyway, the village will be open for public view from this day on so we are always free to visit the place anytime. I also told my sister who initiated the plan that it's best to go there with a nice camera so we can take good pictures home.

Well, I don't want to boast but I'll be getting a new camera for a Christmas present and in replacement for the damaged one and guess what.... it's coming in anytime this week! I can't keep my excitement. And yea, nice new camera deserves wonderful views, lol! So, I'll make sure I have it with me when we are to go that village... probably this weekend :D

This week's job interview experience brought me back to where I was 3 years ago. Back in TDCI, I was responsible to screen applications, conduct examinations and even initial interview with the applicants and I knew so well how difficult the life of job seekers are.

When I had to go through the same situation again how I so wanted to cry not only for my self but also to my fellow applicants who came all the way from different provinces, way farther than mine just to make it to their appointments. But with the kind of company's staffs we had to deal with and the way they establish relationships with their applicants I would say the effort, the time and the money spent were not worth it at all however, we really never can tell unless we try.

Although my application was highly considered, I am glad their final hiring process didn't suite my personal preference. One, I don't want to spend Christmas without my family as they required training strictly at their main site which is in Manila. Two, I just had one of my wishes granted and that is having my daughters around with me at Christmas so I don't think I'd like to fail that moment and finally, I prefer working in a small yet a good working environment compared to a huge company where everyone tries to be bossy.

Just a piece of advice! Don't ever get intimidated by the prestige or the height of the building of a certain company. You just don't know some of the fabulous looking people working inside it are no better than you are.