My Job Hunting Journey

July 2018 when I first came across of FHMoms in Facebook. Everytime I encounter groups in Facebook that I think I can relate or I’m interested with specially about baking, cooking and arts and crafts without thinking twice I really make it a point to join.

Since FHMoms is about mommies with home based jobs I got interested so I click the button to join. Reading posts inspires me to try a new journey. I got an idea that I need to awaken the inner me. I must also learn what other mommies were doing to help their family to earn and help with all the expenses at home.

I was hooked up reading some posts with inspiring stories of different moms. Perhaps it was not an accident that I encountered FHMoms in Facebook. It was very timing how I came across with it.

Then came a bad news about my husbands being included in the work reduction force in their office. And luckily I was already a member in FHMoms that’s why I know in the back of my mind that I don’t have to worry because I can also have an online job like them. If this mommies of FHMoms can do a job while breastfeeding and with little kiddos annoying them while working then why can’t I.

I am at my early fifties now with two sons and a daughter. My eldest son and my daughter were already working and they help with the expenses of my youngest son whose in his senior and also with other household bills. My kids were very generous in providing our needs. This is one of the things my husband and I was so thankful.

But still I have to look for a job for our food and other monthly bills. We cannot just depend on them with all the expenses. They also have to save money for their future. They also have to enjoy their earnings and not just spend it for us.

Since it was 1991 when I last work in an office and stop from the time I gave birth with my eldest and with the advance technology now I was really left behind. I chose to be a full time mom then since my husband can provide our needs. I wanted to be with my kids in their growing and formative years. Being a full time mom really change my daily routine. But mind you, I have no regrets because I was able to raise three wonderful kids that excel in their own field. Now that my two kids are already working and my youngest is in his senior, I started to feel the longing of working. But with my age and the present condition of our streets with all the traffic gave me a second thought of working in an office. I rather have an online job instead of leaving our home for work.

When I saw a post in FHMoms about Word Press Management and Content Writing by Ms Janine Karla I read all the comments and it says that you can learn the course even with zero knowledge in computer. I get in touch with her immediately to avail also of the early bird rate. But I first ask her some details and with a second thought I still enrolled holding on with her promise that I can make my own website.

And true to her word after more than two weeks I was able to make my own. From a plain housewife who doesn’t even know how to copy paste, with her patience and 24/7 availability with my queries I was able to create my own website. I was amazed and overwhelmed and it makes me more hunger of learning. I then search for other courses I might be interested to learn.

Then I also join the September Cool Program and was able again to learn new apps. Through reading different posts in FHMOms I was also encouraged to enroll in Photo and Video Editing with Ms Kessa of KT Paper Designs who was so generous in sharing her knowledge and freebies that are essential for graphic designing.

I want to learn more skills so I can familiarize myself to different task that future client will probably ask me to do. Until now i don’t have an online job. But I enjoy and still learning new skills. I’m investing with my learnings. I’m just waiting for my turn to be employed online. I know the right job will come on the right time. As of now I’m again enrolled in Facebook Advertisements in E-commerce this time with Ms Dearly Plinky Llamson.

It looks like my job hunting journey became a learning journey. But taking up different advance courses with FHMoms is worth every centavo I spent. I have gain plenty of online friends as well beside developing myself. Now I know some apps that my kids with IT degree were not familiar with.

I learned a lot from all the trainings both free and paid that I undergo. If you want to learn you can find ways . I acquired different skills and was able to be familiar with different tools needed in working at home.

My kids were surprised with what I have learned with the advance courses and it also boost my self confidence. I am feeding my mind and investing in my learning so I can be well equipped to meet my soon to be client.

I know one of this days my hard work will be rewarded. Thanks to Mommy MK for creating FHMoms and giving us the FHMoms Online University. She inspires us all and help the lives of many and empowered all women of FHMoms.

With all the learnings I had acquired one day I will find my online job that suits the niche I am inclined with. With His guidance and with the perfect timing and perfect client I will be proud to say I AM HIRED!

Finabz21

Is VAPING a smoking cessation tool?

Let me start how my Nanay died of lung cancer on 14th of October 2011. She never smoked since her birth but unfortunately my father was a chain smoker before he died of heart attack 17 years earlier than my mother’s demise.

My mother before she died experienced coughing, thinking that it was only the usual cough and take medications. Her cough was on and off and the medicines was not working. Besides her other ailments hypertension, cholesterol, diabetes and glaucoma her cough which turned out to be a lung cancer was the one that makes her struggle.

The only good thing during her dilemma was that all her grandchildren took time to take care of her. A tube was attached in her side to extract water from her lungs which makes it more hard for her to move by herself. After all the medications her doctor informed us that any operation is not a good option because of her old age.

So we have to accept the reality that anytime soon she will no longer be with us. We were all saddened when her time came but we know that dying will mean no more pain and she will be reunited with our Tatay in heaven.

Now that am at my fifties I am starting to be scared that I might be also inflicted with the same ailment just like my mother. My husband is also a chain smoker. He consumes almost two packs of cigarettes per day just like my father. I’m starting to experience some slight breathing problem without him knowing.

I just keep on reminding him to cease in smoking for his own good. He was experiencing vertigo and sometimes running out of breath. He will only stop when he had cough but as soon as he feels good he will go back to smoking.

He already did stop smoking for only three months. Perhaps he was not that determined to do it because he would still go back to smoking. He stopped smoking twice but he cannot really quit for keeps.

My eldest son, when he started to work also did smoke. But he can only consume a few sticks a day. It was a good thing that vaping became known to the millennials. My son switch to vaping then because he feels some pain in his chest.

At first my husband was against his vaping because he thought that vaping was more expensive compared to smoking. Last August I started to feel something every time he puffs his cigarette. It was hard to breathe everytime I inhale his smoke.

Since his birthday was October I was so thankful to my eldest son that he gave his dad a complete set of vape mod with atomizer and e juice as a birthday gift. My husband looks happy and excited with his new toy. My son taught his dad how to use his vape.

My hubby used his vape alternately with his cigarette. But after a couple of days he totally switch to vaping. Goodbye smoking. No more smoke, no more butts and no more tar. Happy wife here as he quits smoking and switch to vaping.

He now blow clouds. He enjoys the different flavors of e juices. I am now a fan of advocates to quit smoking by switching to vaping. I know that some people considered vaping also as smoking. But for me vaping is a cessation tool for smoking. It is a healthier option than not quitting at all.

Vaping is only for smokers. If you are not a smoker then don’t bother to try vaping. For the youth who wants to vape just to feel you are in and cool. No you’re not, you are more cool and it is a pogi plus if you don’t smoke or vape.

Having a mom dying of lung cancer because of second hand smoke i know how hard it was to be inflicted with the disease not only for the patient but the family as well. So for smokers NOW is the time for a big change. Stop blowing smoke and blow some clouds. Make a switch before it's too late.

Finabz21

7 November 2018

The New Boracay with my Family

Going to Boracay after its rehabilitation really excites us. 2005 was the first time we visited Bora with my husband and my youngest kiddo. After the visit it never came into my mind to return since i’m not that attracted to the place.

But upon hearing the rehabilitation plan it gave me a second thought of why not go back to witness the big change. Luckily we were able to avail seat sale from one airline company and we were scheduled to go with all my kids.

Upon arriving, we can already feel the new operating procedures. You must show to them where you will check in and the hotel must be compliant with all the requirements set by DENR. The place was so clean. Vendors were not allowed to roam on the beach area unlike before. There were certain areas that they were only permitted to sell their products and services.

Night life became safer with all the visitors of the place. Customers of the bar and restos were required to serve their food and drinks within their respective areas only and not on the white sands near the beach. You can enjoy the peacefulness of the night without the loud sounds and yelling of intoxicated tourists.

You don’t need to go snorkeling to watch fishes schooling. Just walk to the water and even on the shallow part of the beach, look under and you can see with your bare eyes fishes chasing beside your legs and feet. It was fun watching them, that only shows how clean the water now after the rehabilitation. Fishes were happy with their new environment.

Island hopping was also fun, but we were not able to hop in other islands since it was still closed. Puka Island was nice and clean, you will enjoy the view.

Go visit the scenic view of the crystal clear water of Boracay. Thank you for all the concerned agencies who were responsible for making Boracay reborn and really a tourist destination. It is really worth a visit. A big thumbs up to Boracay.