You made the difference

My typical day: 

Wake up. Take a bath. Dry my hair. Put on my clothes. Drink coffee while checking my e-mails, Facebook, text messages, Instagram, WhatsApp messages and Snapchat. (If I have time write or update my blog). Brush my teeth. Put on my shoes. Go out of the house. Walk towards the train station. Listen to music. Arrives at work. Clock in. Briefing at work. Then start my work day. Clock out at the end of the day. Go home. Sometimes kids and husband at home sometimes they're not yet home. Dinner.

On my special day: 

Wake up. Take a bath. Put on a dress. Drink coffee while checking my e-mails, Facebook, text messages, Instagram, WhatsApp messages and Snapchat (If I have time write or update my blog). Saw my Mom's birthday greetings on Facebook followed by well wishers: acquaintances, friends, relatives and loved ones. Read and reply to all Facebook, private messages, text and WhatsApp messages. Brush my teeth. Put on my shoes. Went out of the house. Opened my umbrella. Walk towards the train station under the rain. Felt the gentle breeze on my face and on my hair. Loving the rain even more. Listen to music. Posted something on Instagram then a sudden call from someone special who can't see and greet me in the morning because he was at work last night (let us hide him in the name of Vincent). Had a few laughs with him on the phone and throw away some "love you's and miss you's" here and there and he sang a birthday song at that. Arrives at work. Clock in. Briefing at work. Then at the end of our briefing my friends and colleagues sang a birthday song for me. They give me hugs and kisses. Then start my work day. Clock out at the end of the day. Go home. Husband and kids greeted me with hugs and kisses. Had dinner.

Comparing the two, there is no much difference. But I love the "difference" anyway no matter how small or big it is. This difference made it even more special even if it looks like any ordinary day. And all of you, made that difference. 

Thank you for remembering. I am full because of your presence and greetings and most specially your given blessings. I couldn't ask for more.

CM Party

Once a year my company is throwing out a party for it's employees. It's from 5 pm to 2 am. With free food and drinks including alcohol (with 0.0% alcohol content). A concert  or a disco what ever the organizers planned. The main point is for the employees to have fun, relax and dance the night away.

On my 10 years service, I only went there thrice. The first one was brief. Few minutes, had ice cream and left. The one that accompanied me at that time is not really into it. And I, the-can't-go-there-by-myself-girl wanted to stay but since I'll be alone, I decided to leave with my companion.

The second one, was longer. I was with a group this time. And certain people in this group loves to hang out, eat, chat, listen to music and dance. But since I have kids, I can't stay longer than them. So after eating and having long chats I went home.

And the third time was yesterday. And this time I don't need to worry about the kids for my husband is at home. It was like my first time going to the Cast Member Party.  I ate, chatted, listened to music and even stayed for the concert. But one thing I realized that even I was feeling happy with what is going on, if your companion is a drag, there's no use having fun. 

But nevertheless, at least I experienced and took advantage of what my company offers.

Private Concert at Walt Studio

From to time, I open our intra-net at work to see what's going on our company. Anything new, any news. It became a habit that before I log out, I'll pass by the contest section where you can win small prices like tickets to the cinema, gift box, books or anything like that. It's anything that is related to what Disneyland Paris is busy doing right at that moment.  

So two weeks ago, after reading the "nouveautés," I passed by the contest section once again and found out that there's 3 contest on line. 

One you can win 4 tickets to a premier night of a film, second a gift box of Marvel and third two places for NRJ tour music private concert at Walt Disney Studio.

 

The latter doesn't interest me. Not in the least for I don't really know any French singers. Yes, if I hear a french song, I can sing along but just don't ask me who sang it. I am not as musically interested as the rest of my family.

Miraculously, I won! But not for the contest that I am interested in but rather the latter that I don't really have any interest. But since it is free, I told myself that I can get it and give it to some friends. But there's a clause in the contest that it is not transferrable. So I, with a friend of mine went to the private concert held at the Walt Studio in Disneyland Paris.

As expected there's a long queue. My companion started to complain and at that very moment I know that I will just waste my free tickets. Stayed for an hour and a half (max). Just heard three singers who sang two or three songs each. Yes, I don't really know them but it doesn't mean that I don't enjoy their songs. 

I promised myself, next time I will win, it's either I go enjoy by myself or really choose someone who will have some fun being with me.

Happy Women's Day

In celebration of women's day. I would like to share something that my cousin from Dubai shared to me.  I wish that it will warm the hearts of anyone who reads them. (NB:These are not my own words and I do not claim to have written them)

WOMAN*. . . . . . . . .

When God created woman he was working late on the 6th day.......

An angel came by and asked." Why spend so much time on her?"

The lord answered. "Have you seen all the specifications I have to meet to shape her?"

"She must function on all kinds of situations."

"She must be able to embrace several kids at the same time."

"Have a hug that can heal anything from a bruised knee to a broken heart."

"She must do all this with only two hands."

"She cures herself when sick and can work 18 hours a day."

THE ANGEL was impressed, :Just two hands.....impossible!"

"And this is the standard model?"

The Angel came closer and touched the woman.

"But you have made her so soft, Lord".
"She is soft", said the Lord,
"But I have made her strong. You can't imagine what she can endure and overcome"

"Can she think?" The Angel asked...
The Lord answered. "Not only can she think, she can reason and negotiate".

The Angel touched her cheeks....
"Lord, it seems this creation is leaking! You have put too many burdens on her".
"She is not leaking...it is a tear". The Lord corrected the Angel…

"What's it for?" Asked the Angel..... .
The Lord said. "Tears are her way of expressing her grief, her doubts, her love, her loneliness, her suffering and her pride."...

This made a big impression on the Angel,
"Lord, you are a genius. You thought of everything.
A woman is indeed marvellous"

Lord said ."Indeed she is. She has strength that amazes a man. She can handle trouble and carry heavy burdens. She holds happiness, love and opinions. She smiles when she feels like screaming. She sings when she feels like crying, cries when happy and laughs when afraid. She fights for what she believes in. Her love is unconditional. Her heart is broken when a next-of-kin or a friend dies but she finds strength to get on with life."

The Angel asked: "So she is a perfect being?"

The Lord replied: "No. She has just one drawback."

"She often forgets what she is worth".

Happy women's day...  to all the lovely women 