We're 1 year old!

Last June 16, we celebrated Andre's 1st Birthday (which is June 13) at Jollibee Bluewave. We arrived at the venue 15 minutes before the party and there were no guests yet so we took the chance and took some family pictures with Andre's Justice League backdrop. The early birds were my boss and his family followed closely by Maya, Winnie, Vince & Emmy (thanks for the car pool Maya!). As usual, Pinoy time was observed and most guests arrived forty-five minutes late thus there were only 3 games for the kids and 1 for the adults. But of course when Jollibee entered the room, all kids were on their feet. AJ was dancing while Jollibee did his dance number. And I'm glad that he's not afraid of the mascot even if he's huge and all. He was laughing and smiling and touching Jollibee's face and even poking his eyes...I know he had a grand time and I hope our guests did too.



AJ with Daddy

Getting help with Mom & Dad on the birthday candle

Well except for the time when after we gave our thank you speech when the host asked our guest to leave the area because they'll be cleaning it up already for the next party. And even asked me let my late guest eat out side.. of course I didn't asked them to eat outside.. that would be rude especially since they've already started eating... so the crew cleaned while the late comers ate inside the function room.
Anyway, I have no intention in letting that incident ruin our perfect day. (My uncle-in-law ) Uncle Ating and his family didn't make it on time so they just ate at the customer's dining area. AJ joined his uncle Rylan (2 years old) and entertained them while in their respective high chairs.

AJ with uncle Rylan

Thanks everyone for sharing your blessings and time to celebrate with us our son's first year milestone! I too feel like a celebrant myself...its my first birthday becoming a mom. :)

More photos of the party here.

magna opera

I have finally finished my magna opera. For the past 3 months I've been working on 2 special projects. My world evolved on project overview, process documentation, sales back-end process, time lines, coordinating with regional point-persons, pricing, launching materials, back-end support, data research and what have you.. And all these on top of my 1.2M sales target for the month. Not to mention keeping me from my quality time with AJ since I took home some work during weekends (all weekends of June if I may say). It was physically and mentally draining and I so faithfully pray that July would come so I can have at least time to check my personal emails and my blog sites. Doing such at the end of the day is my gauge that I'm still in control and I still have a work-life balance.

I got a "great job" remark from my GM for the first project. And I'm proud for the process documentation that I made for it became a bench mark for all special projects assigned to my other colleague. For the second project, I got a "thanks!" from our VP for Operations, when our GM forwarded to him the Project Overview I made. I can't complain with "thanks", it's the Region talking here. Just for them to know that I made it was enough recognition. It's nice to have your work praised or acknowledge but its more heart warming to know that your effort and hard work is recognized and appreciated. I felt my heart skipped a beat and a tear that I hold back when my Manager told my colleagues to listen to me (during my cascade to team) for I have spent a lot of effort on these projects. And for that.. Thank you Boss!

And so last Friday, after only sleeping for 2 and a half ours (finished my presentation material at 3 a.m.), I've finally did my cascade, requested for the mass email to be sent out to clients, banner request to be uploaded in the site. I'm done. Hurray! I can get my life back!

And now, its July... a new month, a bigger target and a Resume Party to sell. Wish me Luck!