tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-76002040706040589462026-07-19T15:19:38.919+08:00A helpdesk of all sorts.Mama Eilahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01434532175969433433noreply@blogger.comBlogger82125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7600204070604058946.post-78018000853089751412014-08-15T04:20:00.000+08:002014-08-15T04:46:25.437+08:00

Today I signed the extension of my contract. That means it is confirmed that even though my work pass is expiring soon, I will still be here in Singapore to serve in the Kerygma Grand Feast Asia 2014. And that is an answered prayer!  Just to share, my contract expired last Aug 6. But because of my passport amendment last year, my working pass was also extended to September. SInce my

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Years ago, I was in my comfort zone. High paying job, good company benefits, nice boss, awesome team mates. But just enough money to support the monthly bills. At the back of my mind, I need to do something. Resigning was a tough decision to make. I know I can still do something without leaving my company. I search on the internet about financials. I read a lot. I subscribed to blogs,

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"God can take me now. I know Niniw could handle everything when I'm gone" These were my mom's last words before she was rushed to the hospital the next morning. She was well and healthy but In a span of 1 week, she's gone with our Father in heaven. This was the start of a totally different season for me.  From a mere income contributor, I was suddenly the head of the family.

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I remember that I have promised myself that I will serve in Light Of Jesus community when I reached Singapore. On my first Sunday here, I went to Expo and met a friendly girl on the Registration table named Achie. I told her I inquired through the LOJ-SG FB page where the venue is and informed her of my interest to serve. She gladly welcomed me and I attended the Feast every Sunday. It must

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One of the basic and powerful personal finance tool I learned from IMG is the X Curve Concept. It gives a clear picture of the 2 stages of our Financial life. Let's start with our younger years.  This is the stage where we are still active and strong enough to work and make money. This is also the stage where responsibilities and expenses are big. This is the point where an

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Ella, What is your Investment? This used to be my most dreaded question every time I discussed financial concepts and money machines. I cringe whenever somebody asks this. I take my time in answering this question. Thanks for the gift of gap. I'm almost tempted to answer in a Ms. Universe pageant way: "My kids are my investments not because I'm expecting them to take care of me

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One of the best things about IMG is the crusade to change people from being spenders to savers and eventually become Entrepreneurs and Investors. The big question is HOW? Most of us consider our paychecks as profits. When we get the paycheck we always think of rewarding ourselves for the hard work we put in for the half month or for us OFWs, a whole month. There's nothing wrong with

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"The Philippine Stock Exchange's current bull run is expected to last for at least three more years, longer than previous cycles the country has seen, following the credit rating upgrade. Read more: BULL RUN (Photo: Bloomberg) Philippine stock market's bull run to last at least 3 more years. So what? Guys, it's the best time to grow our hard earned money and save it from inflation.

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It's been a year since I bravely did something I've always wanted to do. That is to join the yearly "Alay Lakad" activity done by Catholics every Holy Week. Alay Lakad is a way of Sacrifice as part of our Catholic belief where people starts to walk from Quiapo church to Antipolo Cathedral. You can actually start from your own place for example myself, I started from my workplace in Ortigas.

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Why am I a princess? Because my father made me so:-) I normally don't eat cold rice so my father would get up in the morning to cook or make fried rice for me. I don't eat left overs so he would give me the newly cooked food. I normally take a bath with hot water so he'll heat up water for me. I don't really cook so father would cook the best ginataan pagi, laing, sinantol and the best cassava

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I have recently joined a group who aim to share financial concepts and learning to people who have financial goals. Actually, we also reach out to those who have no idea on how money works or how to make it grow. I myself have been reading a lot of these financial stuffs but it is only recently that I have seriously taken action. Our team is currently working to make more opportunities for

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Three years ago, I was applying to recruitment agencies hoping to work in Singapore. I passed my interviews with flying colors. But the challenge was the placement fee. We were in a phase where I and my sisters were struggling financially due to a lot of financial obligations when our mom got hospitalized and passed away. So plan A was scratched. Plan B was to review board exams and go back to

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Like the Mama's Good boy rules, I also have rules for myself. Live simply but have FUN. Be Kind. Open thy heart and eyes to new opportunities. Pick the good, throw the bad. Look at the brighter side of things. Share best practices, kindness and smile. Empower myself and others by reading more, learning and trying out new things everyday. Prioritize. Be productive- an Idle mind is a devil's

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One sure way to beat the summer heat is through ice cold drinks. So this afternoon we pulled out our blender and some of my toppings left in our pantry. This is easy as 1-2-3 and would surely quench that thirst and it's filling too! All you need is to mix 3 cups crushed ice, 1 cup evaporated milk, 1/3 cup chocolate syrup, 3 tbsp chopped peanuts and 1/4 cup marshmallows in a blender. Pour into

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I've read a lot of stories where they prayed for their partners. Unsurprisingly, it was given. Why am I not surprised? Because I believe in the power of prayer.  It is my usual advise to those who badly wanted their relationship  to work. Sadly, God has a different way of answering prayers. If it's not for us, He gives us something better than what we are asking for. Hence,

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Jiro, my youngest son has a sweet tooth.  The mere mention of chocolate would make him get up from whatever he's being busy with. I use the choco trick everytime Jiro pretends he cannot hear me. So I thought of making a cake that I can store for a long time and easy to make anytime. Actually, you can use any kind of cake for the base cake. Any left overs from a recent party would do. You're

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God often removes a person from your life for your protection. Think about that before you go running after them. Mark 5:41: “He took her by the hand and said to her, “Talitha koum!” (Little girl, I say to you, get up!) pic source: lightsncolors I keep this seriously in my heart and mind.  Seriously, How about you? 

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So Girls: Don't sell yourself short. You deserve only the best. So, know your worth. -Apple Cruda Have you just realized your worth? 

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My Ichiro is fond of bread and sandwiches. He prefers it more than rice. He's used to it because he grew up with my parents who loves pandesal every morning. Being a very busy mom, I used to buy biscuits and bread in bulk so whenever I come home late from work I am assured that he won't be hungry and he has everything he needs anytime. So when he approached me with my cookbook in his hand, I know

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There's no proper age in learning how to save money than starting them young. As early as six months your kids  can already have their own savings account. Me and my kid's dad have started this early for our eldest Ichiro. We opened an account for him to save for his education. Sadly, it stopped sometime when he already started going to school. But because I believe in teaching kids through

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repost from Bo Sanchez        Here’s my message today: If you want to receive more blessings in 2012, you need to be more thankful for blessings you received in 2011. Because gratitude is a magnet.       Let me ask you a few questions.       Did you have food on your table last year? Thank God.&

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Wishing you all the best this 2012!

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So to start the year right, I am now decluttering all the bad vibes and pain I've been through for the past year. Let's pour it out and just take the lessons so we won't commit the same error again this coming year. I'm a fast learner you see:) 11 Lessons 1. Pointing fingers just point those 3 fingers back to the accuser. Now I totally understood why I am being accused of bribing, making up

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Last year, same month. I remember being excited for the coming year. I was looking forward to a fruitful one. I had attended several financial seminars and enrolled myself in the online marketing class of a well known Internet marketing guru. It was a great sacrifice in my budget but I know investing in knowledge is far greater than investing in temporary stuffs. Being active online for the past

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I woke up yesterday with this thought in mind. The perspective article have been long waiting to be published. I should have finished it earlier. Now I thought a disclaimer is a better alternative. We cannot control how people see things, but at least we can prove our point. The blog aims to inform, educate and share. It aims to enlighten too but I do not expect much. For enlightenment only

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