Yesterday I wrote : "The perk of not having a payslip is being able to trust God more. He is after all, the great Provider. There is no room for me to make a financial decision based on what's coming in the middle of the month and at the end of the month.
In being unemployed, one will begin to feel the intensity when praying the Lord's Prayer as one approaches the line "Give us this day, our DAILY bread". The fact that there is no other source apart from God's blessing drives me closer to His bosom."
The day hadn't ended when I was at the driving range while my son was doing his practice when a very unexpected call comes in. It was from the office of our City Mayor, Benjamin "Benhur" Abalos Jr. The Mayor will make a financial contribution towards Joaquin's trip to San Diego next week!
The perk of being unemployed...drawing closer to God for dear life and seeing the miracles take place before one's eyes.
 | Providential. :)
God Bless to Joaquin's trip to US and to your family.
My perks of being unemployed....kabalo ka na ina, hehehe!!! :D |
 | bernie, i will teach you the principles of how to receive despite being unemployed. mapa-makati ka subong? text me kun ari ka di |
 | How'd it happen? grabe... I'm currently unemployed also, and i have to think of how to make 150k so i can fly to canserrat (near barcelona) for my artist residency there (april 2009). I have no idea on how it's gonna materialize, except that, I have faith that it will come, and i know i will be able to go to spain. |
 | twice i left work without another job to move on to. on both occasions, i found out - only after i had quit - that my mom needed to undergo chemo that would take months and months. siyempre, ako ang best candidate to see her through it, because i could afford to (being single and all) and i was the one person who could make her laugh, entertain her with good movies and shows and chika, basically keep her spirits up (well, she was also a fighter, so it wasn't that hard). of course, i also couldn't bear to be away, as if naman i could go on arguing with client over the size of a logo or some such silly project while i imagined the worst happening in bacolod. sometimes, my mom would estimate the sweldo i was losing being away from work - pero it didn't matter. i was just grateful to be able to walk away from the money and the illusion that i could be an advertising hotshot. i mean even the most highly paid people can't afford to do that. and it's something i will always be proud of. |
|  How'd it happen? grabe... I'm currently unemployed also, and i have to think of how to make 150k so i can fly to canserrat (near barcelona) for my artist residency there (april 2009). I have no idea on how it's gonna materialize, except that, I have faith that it will come, and i know i will be able to go to spain.  The secret is...there is no secret! (sounds like a line from Kungfu Panda) LOL! Here you go Marga... http://blindsided.multiply.com/journal/item/102/Paying_It_Forward_a_story_to_inspire_you |
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| hehe, thanks, lloyd. oo naman, after i left, i looked at my portfolio and was pretty happy with what i saw, enough to retire on man hehe. actually, it didn't feel like a sacrifice sa tuod lang. i think when it's the right thing to do, you won't feel like you are depriving yourself. hehe. happy man ko you have time for your family. the traffic and stress in manila can really rob you of that kung pabay-an mo lang. tc! |
 | Wow... I hope I can be unemployed too. :) |
 | you must have paid your tithes faithfully. you are LOI ( Living on Interest!) bongga. |
 | Perfect example of good things come to good people :) I too have had that providential sign. In God we Trust. :D |
 | ...you just have to create an enterprise out of all the knowledge stored in your head. NICE LLOYD. Keep on inspiring people with your blog. |
 | Playing golf while unemployed? You're such a Negrense haciendero, Cuz! Hehe, just joking. I do affirm, however, that God never ceases to provide in our times of wanting. I've been down that road before, especially when being "unemployed" (read: not getting regular pay from any company or corporation) was because of a conscious choice to serve Him and His flock, and I think I'm still on that road. God bless you and provide for you and your golfer son, Cuz! Live Jesus in our hearts. Forever. |
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