2017 was a challenging year. We lost 2 loved ones. We had health issues. I vowed to write an entry if I survive 2017. And by God's grace, I did. But things have been busy and crazy so I've put off doing it, as usual. But sometimes some things happen and you just need to document them - as proof that God listens and He's always a step ahead of us.
My little boy needs to go to school by June if he wants to be admitted to a big school when he turns 5, the starting age mandated by DepEd for K-12. He's been attending a weekly hour-long class since 2017. And he's a bit familiar and comfortable with the teachers now. That school should be number 1 on our list of pre-schools for him. But I just find the fees too expensive. Should we really be spending Php100k+ for a program that's not even required by law? There are other equally expensive alternatives. Or other options that may not be as expensive but have some downsides to them. I've been wracking my brain researching for a good pre-school for him. Out of desperation, I'm even considering schools that are a bit far from us. Ang hirap din pala pag madaming choices.
Yesterday, while I was waiting for the little boy to finish his class, I read Joy Mendoza's blog. Her family heads Homeschool Global. I've been reading her blog regularly but had no time to do so in the past few months. It's always fun reading her entries about her family, marriage, homeschool, etc. I often find words of wisdom there that address whatever concerns I may have.
After the little boy's class, we normally have lunch and spend the rest of the afternoon at the mall. I do the grocery. The boys go to Timezone. My husband decided to get a haircut yesterday so the little boy and I had some alone time which we spent at the playground. There we met 2 kids who were nice and friendly. I found out that the elder child, a 6-year old, was being homeschooled by her mom. The younger one, a 4-year old, was going to the community daycare to improve his Filipino skills. I got to speak with the dad a little bit and I was amazed to find out that they were using the Homeschool Global curriculum. Prophetic?? Maybe. I still am not sure if I have the patience to homeschool my child. The dad I spoke with said it's toughest for the parent because you have to make your child love learning. And it's not always an easy thing to do. So although we've considered homeschooling in the past, I'm still unsure if it's something I can commit to. But the fact that it was brought back to our thoughts in a somewhat serendipitous way tells me something. It's another option that we can definitely consider.
On another note, trouble seems to be brewing at work. I hope we're wrong but we should always be prepared. It's a very scary thought since my workmates and I really love working from home. Who needs to deal with Metro Manila traffic and commuting stress when you can earn as much or even more at comfort of your own home? But yesterday, I got a cold call from a headhunter. A Filipino MNC is looking for a Legal Manager and he thinks I might be a good fit. He says the company can accommodate my asking rate. We were both non-committal about it. But we'll see. I guess it was God's way of telling me that, hey, don't fret, I got you, you've got options, and everything will be okay.
I started the year dreaming of living and working in another country. We're not even half through the first month of the year but my trajectory seems to be heading elsewhere. There are lots of options in front of me. And they're not necessarily aligned with each other. But I've got options, and sometimes, that's all we really need to get going. Excited to see how this year pans out. :)
My little boy needs to go to school by June if he wants to be admitted to a big school when he turns 5, the starting age mandated by DepEd for K-12. He's been attending a weekly hour-long class since 2017. And he's a bit familiar and comfortable with the teachers now. That school should be number 1 on our list of pre-schools for him. But I just find the fees too expensive. Should we really be spending Php100k+ for a program that's not even required by law? There are other equally expensive alternatives. Or other options that may not be as expensive but have some downsides to them. I've been wracking my brain researching for a good pre-school for him. Out of desperation, I'm even considering schools that are a bit far from us. Ang hirap din pala pag madaming choices.
Yesterday, while I was waiting for the little boy to finish his class, I read Joy Mendoza's blog. Her family heads Homeschool Global. I've been reading her blog regularly but had no time to do so in the past few months. It's always fun reading her entries about her family, marriage, homeschool, etc. I often find words of wisdom there that address whatever concerns I may have.
After the little boy's class, we normally have lunch and spend the rest of the afternoon at the mall. I do the grocery. The boys go to Timezone. My husband decided to get a haircut yesterday so the little boy and I had some alone time which we spent at the playground. There we met 2 kids who were nice and friendly. I found out that the elder child, a 6-year old, was being homeschooled by her mom. The younger one, a 4-year old, was going to the community daycare to improve his Filipino skills. I got to speak with the dad a little bit and I was amazed to find out that they were using the Homeschool Global curriculum. Prophetic?? Maybe. I still am not sure if I have the patience to homeschool my child. The dad I spoke with said it's toughest for the parent because you have to make your child love learning. And it's not always an easy thing to do. So although we've considered homeschooling in the past, I'm still unsure if it's something I can commit to. But the fact that it was brought back to our thoughts in a somewhat serendipitous way tells me something. It's another option that we can definitely consider.
On another note, trouble seems to be brewing at work. I hope we're wrong but we should always be prepared. It's a very scary thought since my workmates and I really love working from home. Who needs to deal with Metro Manila traffic and commuting stress when you can earn as much or even more at comfort of your own home? But yesterday, I got a cold call from a headhunter. A Filipino MNC is looking for a Legal Manager and he thinks I might be a good fit. He says the company can accommodate my asking rate. We were both non-committal about it. But we'll see. I guess it was God's way of telling me that, hey, don't fret, I got you, you've got options, and everything will be okay.
I started the year dreaming of living and working in another country. We're not even half through the first month of the year but my trajectory seems to be heading elsewhere. There are lots of options in front of me. And they're not necessarily aligned with each other. But I've got options, and sometimes, that's all we really need to get going. Excited to see how this year pans out. :)
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