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A Job Offer

After 2 interviews, my son who is now based abroad received a job offer. We spoke about it and the next day after that chat he told me that he already signed up for it. He liked the job a Help Desk kind of work. Good pay, with OT pay and all additional allowances. All he is waiting for now are good results from medical and from the approval of the government. He told me he likes the job.. but might still pursue 2  interviews from a bank and another company which he didn't tell me about.. just in case, but he's hoping he will get this one. I thought he arrived there March 20 and by March 31 he got himself an offer. Not bad..With a wide smile, I salute him.. My son seems to be getting the hang of getting around his new environment :-) Those are his words.. Another good news is that he has stayed away from junk for 2 weeks now.. "it's kind of expensive here", he says and I smile (oh goody! I secretly told myself. I thank the Lord Almighty. Happy Easter Ev

I celebrate knowing it's Belle's birthday today

Belle is Jerome's girlfriend. My partner tells me that these two have been together since September, 2007. Oh! I didn't know that :-) I know from my son's stories that Belle is such a hardworking individual. That she was a working student, way back is quite admirable. I am sure she missed a lot of fun. While she was burying herself with work after school, most of her college classmates were having a hey day, I am suuurrrre. How many young people today can afford not having that? To have a job to support one's studies because one wants to help her parents is quite a feat that is hard to ignore. It takes a lot of character and determination. For all the good things that Belle brings into the life of my son, I thank her. And here's wishing YOU the best Belle. May you continue to live a purposeful life. While at it, enjoy the journey too. And Thank you for being always thoughtful. Finally, today, it is a must that you take pleasure in the company of the pe