Running

Finally, I was able to do what I've been procrastinating for, for days. I was able to wake up at 5:30 in the morning and I was able to jog - well, not really jog - power walk at CCP. 

Yaya and I walked from the house to CCP. That took about 7 songs. When we reach the CCP, I started treading the uphill route. It was really difficult and I wasn't even running. I was just walking. 

I just hope I could do better next time.

Glory to GOD!

Yesterday was my initial exam in St. Luke's Medical Center. My chances of passing the exam seem to be grim since two of my friends who took the exam failed the test. But, of course, I was keeping my hopes up and I believe that I have the chance to make it. 

The day before I said to myself that I would wake up at 7:00 AM so, I have ample time to prepare and I have more than sufficient time for travel. But being the slacker that I am, I came to SLMC, 15 minutes late. Good thing though, it really didn't matter. I was able to take the exam.

The test was a mental ability exam. There were 57 items and we were only given 15 minutes. The first part of the exam was sort of easy but the second part was difficult. Actually, it really wasn't difficult but maybe if there was another 15 minutes, I would have answered everything. Or maybe not. 

I was pretty confident during that time. I wasn't confident with myself but I took comfort in the fact that whatever happens, I know that its part of God's amazing plans for me. 

After we took the exam, the HR proctor left us inside the room because he had to check our papers somewhere else. When he returned, he called three names. He called this guy, then this girl, and he called my name. When I heard him call my name, I was really anxious to find out whether the three of us passed. And we did. The good LORD let me pass. 

Thank you GOD! Thank you SO much for this blessing.

One thing I learned from this whole experience is that the LORD knows what he's doing. In spite of everything being shady and grim at the beginning of my day (me being late, the thought of my friends who were unsuccessful in the initial exam), the LORD turned everything for the better. He's such a good GOD. Thank you LORD!

This victory is not mine but is yours. 

Resolutions

It's time for my 2009 resolutions. I am praying that I will be able to do all of this. Hay...

Fitness Goals:

• Be able to exercise everyday. I should follow my work-out plans as scheduled. 
  
• Write and update my fitness journal regularly. That means that I should be able to 
  
• I should be able to lose at least 30 lbs every four months - that is on the last day of April, August, and December. I should be able to lose a total of at least 90 lbs by December. 
  
• I should undergo my regular medical check-up and have my BP, total body fat, cholesterol, HDL, LDL, TSH, and  blood sugar checked every four months, as well.
  
• My BMI should be on the normal level. My BMI shouldn't exceed 24.
  

Career Goals:

• Find a job as a nurse in either of the following hospitals: St. Luke's Medical Center, Makati Medical Center, The Medical City, Asian Hospital and Medical Center. Even better if I could find a job in NY. 
  
• Complete my IVT training requirements.
  
• Attend at least five seminars. 
  
• Attend a BLS, ACLS, PALS training before the year ends.
  
• Be able to pass the NCLEX and IELTS with a very high score. 
  
• Review for the said tests diligently.
  
• If the Philippines is till plagued with the retrogression thingy and the said hospitals are not yet hiring by May, I would apply for a call center job just to earn money.
  

Financial Goals:

• I need to save at least Php 24,000 by the end of 2009.
  
• I should open a time deposit account by June with at least Php 10,000.
  
• Start another online business venture before July and earn money from it.
  
• When I get hired, I need to save half of my salary. 
  

Personal Goals:

• Continue doing my daily devotionals.
  
• Memorize at least four bible verses every month.
  
• Keep 'verse cards' to help me remember.
  
• Stop using the words bitch, fuck, shit. Stop cursing, in general. (Although, I really don't curse, a lot.)
  
• Throw the trash every night.
  
• Start a new blog.