Events to remember, Expatriates, Filipino, Filipino Bloggers, Kuwait, Love Moves, OFW Journey, PEBA, Philippines, Recognition
Dear Diary..
Dear Diary,
2011 went very well making me very grateful. Moreover, I was especially pleased to see that my blogging career accomplished its goals. Receiving different nominee categories in Blog competitions and winning Best in Advocacy Award from Philippine Expats Blog Award (PEBA) 2011, I really felt that God handed me a key of discovering serendipitous life and He has been very generous to me.
I know that successes like these are not automatic and are the result of my planning, hard work, study and sacrifice, have given me the privilege to achieve the success of “Me and My Diary Contest 2011” but this will not be called success without earnest support of good friends and family. They all have given support in my projects and have helped me stay on track and on target. Without their willingness and initiative in spite of some resistance in this field, I cannot achieve my goal. Your efforts are sincerely appreciated.
On behalf of workabroad in their OFW forum, I would like to give appreciation for recognizing my presence and awarding me as the “Guru/Moderator” of the forum. I will surely give more valuable assistance to all our aspiring OFWs.
Everything was well worth of my time and investment.
2012 was a year of challenges surmounted and blessings packed in small and big boxes. Meeting different people who selflessly showed concern for fellow OFWs and Filipinos back home, made it possible to have the success of the Philippine Independence Day Celebration in Kuwait , Oplan Habagat sa Bayan ni Juan and scheduled Blood Donation Drives.
Advocacy has strengthened my belief and trust in the positive outcome of my endeavors benefitting fellow countrymen and reciprocating the Gulf state which has become home to me for the past several years.
The roads I walked were not always easy to get to my focal goal, but with Divine Guidance and Divine Providence, I was able to pull through. All the hard work, sleepless nights and tears were all worth it; in middle of November, I received two e mails from the Philippines, on the same day, a few hours apart, congratulating me for winning two awards.
Outstanding Balikbayan Reputation Awards 2012 and Migration Advocacy Awards 2012, both culminated my work as an OFW blogger and aside from the plaques and gifts I received, the most valuable present given to me was my unexpected homecoming to the Philippines.
I was given the chance to spend quality time with my family and good friends, met with my cyber family at manilachannel dotcom, attended different events that have enriched me professionally, personally and met for the first time, an older friend.
I am raring to go and start year 2013 with a lot of hope for other endeavors to be fulfilled and giving back all the praise and honor to our Lord.
A multi-award-winning blogger and advocate for OFWs and investment literacy; recipient of the Mass Media Advocacy Award, Philippine Expat Blog Award, and Most Outstanding Balikbayan Award. Her first book, The Global Filipino Bloggers OFW Edition, was launched at the Philippine Embassy in Kuwait. A certified Registered Financial Planner of the Philippines specializing in the Stock Market. A recognized author of the National Book Development Board of the Philippines. Co-founder of Teachers Specialist Organization in Kuwait (TSOK) and Filipino Bloggers in Kuwait (FBK). An international member of writing and poetry. Published more than 10 books. Read more: About DiaryNiGracia
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Better known to be your timeline. This will guide you in every step you make. Have a good timeline this year sis.
Thank you.
I am sure 2013 will be better for you 🙂
I prayerfully hope so too. There is much to be shared and done.
You deserve all the credits. To God be the glory. May you have more achievements in the coming months…years. 🙂
Thanks. I hope to be of service more to others.
There are many people to thank as well for all the projects done. Their trust, confidence, time and effort are very important. Thanks again.
You had a lot of great years that has happened and I’m sure there’ll be more to come.
Thanks. Good luck in all your endeavors.
This is a good start, hope you will realized what you dream of.
Thanks. Good luck as well to you.
the years are really good to you… may you be blessed with more achievements and conquer more heights this year. Yahweh bless.
Thank you. Good luck to you as well.
2013 would be much bigger for you, I am sure.
more bleesings as long as we all have a good heart!! lots of loves you’ve got i am sure there’s more! xx
congratz to you! i wish i can be like you someday. i hope i can have same time management as yours. 🙂
Things were not always easy and comfy..but this is what life is all about. Thanks.
kudos to you and may you continue your good endeavors.
You’ve been through a lot and you seem to be very persistent in your dreams. I am sure you can nail 2013.
We all have inspiration and with the Almighty’s guidance, we can pursue our dreams. Thanks.
I think you have the tools to attain more successes this 2013. Just a caution: Be also on guard for the unexpected.
Will keep your advice in mind. Thanks.
Congratulations! You accomplished quite a lot for the past years. An achivements indeed.
it was indeed a good year for all of us . congratulations for those achievements . You may proper more and inspire millions of kababayans .. KUDOS 😀
You are blessed because you share your life to others with a passion to give more than to receive. Your use your gifted talents and skills to benefit others and that’s being so humble of you.
We all can extend ourselves to others no matter how simple our life is. Thanks.
I wish you all the best this year. May God blessed you more, so that you will be a blessing to others as well
We all can be a blessing to others as well in our own simple way. Thanks.
You have definitely made your mark and contribution to the online world.
This is going to be a better year, I tell you. The BEST is yet to come! 🙂
Thank you. Good Luck to you as well.
God speed and have a wonderful 2013 ahead.
Thanks and Good Luck to you as well.