Coach Jeth

Day 3 wasn't extravagant as the other 2 days. I feel like I am working again when this leave is supposed to be for Family, fun and relaxation. I had to attend conference calls with Workforce Scheduling Team and had to finish my Whole Brain Thinking Advantage Program so I can proceed to Basic Blue IBM Leadership Training next week. Sigh. We went to St. Luke's though this morning for Jude's medical check up with the Orthodontist and it was amazing how the doctors liked his improvement. We had a great lunch at the hospital's cafeteria. It was the only time again where we sat in one table. I usually eat in front of television and my brother on his wheel chair. Truly the experience has made my family closer.

Go to the office, say hi to the team. Check. Lunch with Russel. Check. Hang out with B2. Check. We played e-Games and we won PHP1,200. Enroll at driving school. Check. Play Lotto. Check. Shopping for Au's townhall, appliance showcase. Check. Grocery for mom. Check. Ice cream bonding with Jethro and Jude. Check. Amazing Day 2 of my Core Leave. Love it! :)

Starbucks. Spareribs. Splurge. Shopping. Sebastians. Student Permit. Spa. Day 1 of Core Leave is truly rejuvenating.

Sometimes we wonder, 'What did I do to deserve this?' or 'Why did God have to do this to me?' Here is a wonderful explanation! A daughter is telling her Mother how everything is going wrong , she's failing algebra, her boyfriend broke up with her and her best friend is moving away. Meanwhile, her Mother is baking a cake and asks her daughter if she would like a snack, and the daughter says, 'Absolutely Mom, I love your cake.' 'Here, have some cooking oil,' her Mother offers. 'Yuck' says her daughter. 'How about a couple raw eggs?' 'Gross, Mom!' 'Would you like some flour then? Or maybe baking soda?' 'Mom, those are all yucky!' To which the mother replies: 'Yes, all those things seem bad all by themselves. But when they are put together in the right way, they make a wonderfully delicious cake! ' God works the same way. Many times we wonder why He would let us go through such bad and difficult times. But...