Last Sunday, I was happy and joyfully hopping back home from church. Although I came back so late,, later than 1:30 P.M while I went to the 10:00 mass, I was so glad that I got accepted as one of the lectors. I am just excited to perform my first reading but that would be after my installation as a lector on the 9th of this month.


The church. The site is found at http://www.parish.nl/. It is very quiet now, everyone's home
I want to share with you the happy moments as I got back home and the nearby views. I just walk to the church every Sunday and I have my time to enjoy when I walk back home: NOT when I come because I am always almost late... and this attitude must change or I will be late for my readings in the future- ^^


I always love to pass by and look around this place...

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I should say, it was a failure in my part. But no regrets. This is the follow up on my previous post and this is personal.


Tuesday morning last week, I received the call from the agency that represents me about the very first employer interview for a job that unfortunately, I was not chosen due to the fact that I WAS NOT INTERESTED ENOUGH TO JOIN THEIR TEAM (this is the feedback from my interviewer). I told the agency representing me that indeed the feedback was correct. I did not show that much enthusiam and attention during the interview.

However, I would like to note that it was a failure on my part and I am totally responsible for that result (although indeed I do not want to be part of the team upon meeting the interviewer) because I could have made myself hired and I could have just declined upon contract signing. But for some reasons, I was not able to fake it. In fact, I informed the agency that represented me the day after the interview that even I ot hired, I would like some second thoughts and I would like to meet the person who interviewed me again, before really accepting the job, to make sure that I could stomach (handle) that person if indeed we work as a tem and be my immmediate superior.

Giving justice to myself, I am also not blaming myself for not getting hired at that very moment. It was my very first interview (with employer and NOT with agencies) and it was the testing part. I am not just so happy that the kind of interviewer that I met was the one like that. Well, if I think about that person, it makes me so glad not to be part of the team. I was saying in my previous post that I was indifferent about the result for two reasons:

1. If I got hired, my job hunting would end and I would be starting my profession again and that is a good thing.

2. If I don't get hired, I need not interact with the person who interviewed me, whom I dislike so much personally for a lot of reasons, and that would make my simple work very stressfull STRESSFUL! And this is awful.

That was the testing part however. THe next day following that interview with that Company, I got another appointment with an HR consultant and it made me feel good. Moreover, my supposed salary of €2,200 was so underpaid considering my qualifications according to other career consultants because I was subsequequently appraised at AT LEAST €2,500 a month. That is not a little difference!

Well, that was an experience that is great to learn. Some people indeed, one cannot please. And I am glad that I met the worst at first time, making me prepared for the subsequent once. Last week and this week, due to full time schedule in my part time job, I needed and need to stop hunting my professional job. I worked and is working 8 straigh hours then and now and that would leave my time full and no chances for any interviews. Job hunting would resume next week. I am just glad that this part time job pays good too and I can live good making me not pressured to look for my professional job. Sigh.. Thanks, Almighty!

Happy Blogging Week everyone!

For sure this week would be very busy. I have a special schedule with my part time job which makes me really unavailable the whole weekdays of this week and of the next, it would be like full time! The same starting and ending hours as the regular job that is 8 hours! Anyway, this is part of the agreement when I started and I am so worried to death!


Why is that?

This week, it would be the deciding point of one of my interviews if I got in or not! Or, if I got hired or not! But one thing is for sure, whether I get hired or not, I am happy for personal reasons. I have had the ups and downs with that interview that makes me indifferent with regards my success or failure with it.

WHy I say it was a success? I remebered applying to two agencies right after the week I got my permit to live and work here in the Netherlands. And I was called for interview by both. Both interviews were a success wherein the first, referred my application and profile, by making presentations to one of their clients (prospective employers). That was two positions but both belong to one fashion company only. It was a [already] success hurdling the first interview. The two positions were filled in before I applied but I was told that my profile looked interesting and so I was called for an interview for another position that was unannounced.

The second agency, I just did my interview the closing of the prior week but I was offered five prospectives to where they would be sending my profile. The result would be this week and as I am too occupied with schedule, I don't know what would I do if they would require an interview this week! SIgh, such a wrong timing! I am actually having a head ache already just to think what would I do if that happens!

Are you curious to know about the reasons why I feel indifferent about the first employer interview? I am still thinking whether to post here or not but time will tell if I do it or not. ^^

As for now, I need my exercise coz I need to start working early today. Have a wonderful week everyone and happy blogging!

I have compiled some images lately and I have to admit that I took them as I thought of the theme and of course, I thought of posting them here. I was actually shivering with cold when I took those ones in the park but I was feeling freat when the other one in Amsterdam was taken.


Here, the image obviously is moving while the children are pushing that carousel to continue go round... The girl is obviously exerting her effort on it. Don't forget to see the shadows as well.
I was actually thinking of the theme motion. I do love capturing the moves of those subjects in my photos. For any reason too, those photos have personal meaning to me and posting them also would also remind me forever, even simply viewing them, what transpired on the days those photos were taken.

Soon, colder weather would be here. It is actually very cold now but it is expected to increase as the winter comes. And before it ends, I would like to capture some of the better days when everyone can still have chance to enjoy...


I really like this one... The strides sem so natural and those kids look like adults as they walk to their destination...


This was taken outside/the exit of the Amsterdam Metro.. It is the third station from the Central Station... They are busy for lunch I guess...


This image seems empty but look at the child so high on that swing, the other also in slow swing and the woman with her foot about to stamp the ground...

Honestly, I got curious online after seeing a couple of hundred posts on payday loan online from among my fellow bloggers. I then clicked the link and tried to see for myself! Indeed, it is a very helpful thing in case one needs instant cash, for emergencies, for example.

I tried to got into the system and apply the loan for myself. Not that I need it but simply to see how it works in case i may need it someday or a friend/relative may need it. I have to say, it only requires 3 steps to finish and hoooolllah! You got your application on board! And you need not go anywhere but in front of your computer! Isn't that fantastic?


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I feel the gust of the wind, and it is colder
The skies grow dark faster
The leaves leaving their branches, falling down
Carried in no finite direction.

I feel something...
Is it sadness?
Children stopped running, they stopped playing.
The park gets empty.

All feel the tiredness earlier.
The sadness and weight of the weather is there
What else more o feel?
The fall season is here
Giving way to the winter!

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I have two blogs with PR. I have one blog with PR0. My PR 3 blog is not accepting paid posts. My two blogs, the ones with PR 0 and PR 1 are on paid postings. I see the diferrence! The first blog I have had with pais posting was PR0 and is still PR0. I am actually planning to pull it out and only put a blog with a PR of 1 in the marketplace. After all, it is the blog that has lots lìof opportunities.


Just this morning, it (this blog) was approve. And right after the approval, it has 3 opportunities on the row. I took two of them because I do not take opportunities lesser than $7. So as of now, my first day of approval, the WebbieGurl has posted for around $16 and it is not bad. ANother investment in my domain getting paid back.

What I am trying to say is, my other blog really got left behind with the opportunities. Indeed the Big G is the key for opportunities. I do hope my other blog gains some PR as well and so I can have more earnings. However, I am thankful that it earned at least a hundred bucks before the latest google pagerank update making its rank sink down to the bottom. This blog has a lot of gooogle searchable posts and I am glad for it.

It is still Monday morning. It is 8:28 now. By 8:30 I will do my exercises and will prepare for the day's activity by 9 AM. Se you later guys. Happy blogging!
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Monday Morning:
I woke up at six o'clock. Yes, six. In fact now is already 7:30 yet it is still very dark! A surprise news came. This blog has been approved to do some posting with dollars attachment to those posts. To thos who understand, you know what I mean. It is a good thing then. Don't stare at me, I know the consequences. But in life, trade is normal. You do this paid posts, you lost your googly honor, right?



Going back, your blogger needs to do a lot of things. Yesterday. a sorting of winter clothes from Italy happened and I was so tired. There is still another big luggage waiting to be unpacked. But that would wait after my interview the nest day. That is then if no more interviews and appointments come my way. At this hour, I am checking mails, replying, doing my early posts and of course, waiting for all these to finish, do my exercise and take shower. Stuy Dutch and SAP for my advantage and then, go to the library when it opens at noon. At 2 this afternoon, my part time job awaits me. I am just happy to see my time not wasted. Evry moment of them are precious and spent wisely.

To all of you my friends, just enjoy the week, Start it right since today is Monday. Great start, great fnish. Who said that? Simple answer! ME! ^^ Happy Blogging everyone!

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Why am I writing about this? We all know about the current economic happenings and who knows? One of these days, I might indeed need one of the loans and it is better to know ehere to turn to in case of emergencies, right?

Another reason is, I have been considering to have a car. Since I will be having my professional job again, sooner or later, a car would be very useful in utilizing and managing time. Then, in this case, a Car Loan would better suit my needs.

Ang to my USA friends, you are lucky to have this so-called Payday Loans. It is very easy to obtain as long as you have a need in cases you do not expect things to happen. The best news? It is available online! Great stuffs, isn't it?

This weekend is so tiring. My entire weekdays were spent so usefully and efficiently. That is why I have not made much time for my blogs but I think it is not a big interval since I last posted. With my part time job and ongoing hunt for a permanent one, I have been called for an Interview in Amsterdam! That is quite far from here or an hour of travel in a fast train and almost a €20 fair for a return trip within the day.


That is where I got my Interview.. in that building... Crystal Tower, Sloterdijk, Amsterdam

I just want to note that I did one interview this week. I made an application online Wednesday night for two positions and I got a return call from both of these applications. One, I got last Thursday and we scheduled the Interview the following day. The interview went very well, we talked for an hour. And then, another agency called me Friday and the Interview could not fit by Monday's schedule since I am only available in the mornings and I will go to AMsterdam again on Tuesday! Maybe that time I can explore the city and share here with you!

THE INTERVIEW FRIDAY
I love being interviewed honestly. Well, I can say that I have the confidence of a fly over the horse or something but I can't just shake it off! I love talking! I love interacting. So if I asked one, I tend to expand, expand, expand, and tell stories.. And I also interview the interviewer back and we had a great time! That was funny but we both need to have it an hour only because we both need time.. My interviewer, needs to make a presentation of my profile and present them to the "real" employer. I, on the other hand, need to hurry back to where I came from, take my lunch and run to my current work.


I Took a photo right beside the Sloterdijk station and I realized winter will be here so soon.. Look at the leaves of the trees, all gone!..
SOME THINGS WORTH NOTING
I need to review on SAP R3. I have ase with softwares and computers and internet and that is something starnge for a lady/woman/girl (or whatever people can call me as long as it is not as a man). SAP is so required these days and I donìt have any idea what made this brand superior over its competitors. Well, I just don't know. ALl I know is, there are other in the markets such as BAAn, JD Edwards, Orachle, People Soft and maybe more and others even merged to be stronger but SAP is just so danr good to be superior maybe. I see them in many requirements. Anyway, I don't have any difficulties with any of these ERPs coz they sound so simple to me but I will need to review on the latest stuffs. I strted last night but I am just darn tired! Sooo tired, exhausted, drained!

Another thing to note, is my Dutch! Well, I am in the second level out of 10 level to speak and write. My languages, as Italian, I learned alone. In fact I have been talking to an Italian yesterday and he tlold me I quite have achieved something with my Italian though I learned alonea nd I stayed in Italy for 8 months only. ANd now I am inspired. I also talk in the train with a woman who sat beside me, conversing with me in Dutch! I am here for three months! And no language school! Hahah!

Waiting sadly inside the station because I could not explore the city... I needed to run back home and prepare for another appointment..

The funny thing is, I always tell people I don't speak Dutch in Dutch language... "Ik spreek geen Netherlands." I always note and they always continue the conversation because I just spoke the language! And I answer in Dutch again! Hahahah... Isn't that funny? But on the serious note, I need more...more...more practce and learning. I need someone to talk to in Dutch and I need to read and practice more. I understand a little too because languages are not that complicated if one tries to see the roots... The difficult part is on the grammatics...


That is where I got my Interview.. in that building...Full view (not so beautiful coz of the destructing images) version..
Anyway, enough on these.. I need to drop, study, and talk alone like crazy! AT 3:30 in the morning! ^^

I love blogging. I am hooked. I am maintening three blogs. Two custom domains, one blogspot. Two with PR, one without. Blogging? Simply a thing that can make me sit for long without complain.


But what am I telling here? Since this is my personal blog, and some people really are curious, maybe through bits by bits you can have a hang on what is going on with this blogger that is always mistaken as a man! Again, I am not of your species, Dudes! Am a Duddette, promise!

This is a new week for me. This might come as a surprise but I am going to be out all day hunting! Hunting for jobs for I can legally practice my profession now here in Netherlands. I just got a "go" signal in my passport telling me that I can do so, be an accountant, an anlyst or an auditor, you name it and I CAN now! Well, isn't that calling a celebration? Indeed! Actually bottles of wines have been consumed already... hahah! And that has another purpose too, the weather is getting colder and wine is a must in this house. This weekend, and actually up to this very moment, the heater keeps on burning for the fall here in Netherlands is no difference in winter... ooh cold! I can even think that here is colder in fall than in winter n Italy because it is very windy here and rainy as well, add ons to the coldness.

ANother way to celebrate? Of course, I needed to shop for new clothing and I did that too. I do hope I just make good impressions to any hiring agencies out here. So my fellow bloggers, whoever among you reads this can really dig a little on my secret and personal life... Am just blogging anyway and maybe someday I can really meet some real friends in here.

I must get ready for tomorrow as the gear starts to accellerate! So long Bloggers! Wish me luck!

The following are stories regarding safety. The "I" there does not refer to me but to the testimony. Read and be aware or better yet, inform your friends and loved ones.

(1)

Today I passed by a building which has an ATM machine. There was an old man looking at me.. suddenly called me. He said he didn't know how to read, so he gave me his ATM card and asked me to help him withdraw money from the ATM machine. I answerd 'NO!! If you need help, ask the security to help you.

'Then he said 'nevermind.. ' and continued to find other people to help him...

REMEMBER :

ATM machines have CCTVs. If you help him he may later claim that you

have robbed him or stolen his ATM card. Besides,his ATM card could be a stolen one.

So please be careful of these frauds.

(2)

Suddenly your house lights go off. From your window you find that! your neighbors still have lights. So you go out of your house to check the Meter Box. But once you open the door, a knife will be pointing at you and preventing you from closing it. This is when you will be robbed and may even be injured.

REMEMBER :

Even though your electricity suddenly goes off, DO NOT open your door immediately.

Look around to see if there is anything unusual or if there is any noise around.

(3)

This is another incident. You may have heard it before, It's about a lady who she saw a kid crying by the roadside. When she spoke to the kid, the kid told her he was lost and wanted her to take her home. The kid even gave her a paper with her house address. So she took her home. But when she rang the door bell she had an electric shock. Later when she woke up, she was naked in an empty room.

REMEMBER :

Being such a compassionate and helpful person might not be a good thing these days.

Pass this on and girls, please be careful.. DON'T BE TOO KIND!!

(4)

One day, there was an old lady outside my house holding 2 packets of sweets. At first I thought she was our neighbour and wanted to give us these packs of sweets as a gift.

But then when she spoke, I can realised that she is was foreigner.. I could not understand what she was talking about. I guessed she must be asking for money. I sensed there was something wrong and immediately closed the door and ignored her. Later, I found she and an accomplice robbed someone else down the road

(5)

I was at the ATM machine to withdraw some money. Behind me, there was an old lady.

She asked me whether I was able to withdraw my money because she said she had problem

with her machine. Suddenly a small girl came up beside me. The small girl was squeezing infront of me. I thought she was just naughty and playful. But then, the small girl put her hand at the hole of my ATM machine where the money comes out, ready to take away my money.

I sensed something wrong and immediately pushes her away. Later I realised that the small girl and the old lady worked together. She was trying to steal my money while the old lady was trying to distract my attention by asking me questions!!

REMEMBER:

BE VERY CAREFUL when you are at an ATM machine and be alert. Look out for anyone suspicious around you.

(6)

My parents are retired and stay at home most days. One afternoon, a young stranger went to their house and said his motorcycle had no more petrol and the petrol station was too far for

him to push his bike there. So he asked my parents for an empty coke bottle to buy some petrol. He said he will pay RM2 for the bottle. So my mum took one coke bottle for him. He really took out the money from his pocket, but it was a RM 100 note. He told my mum he had no small change and asked my mum to give him the change. Luckily my mum was smart. She just told him to take it for free.

REMEMBER :

obviously that note is fake!! Who would want to pay for RM2 for an empty coke bottle!!

It's very OBVIOUS that that stranger is a trickster.

(7)

This happened in Bali . A newly married couple were having their honeymoon at the hotel.

When both are in the changing room, the wife suddenly went missing. The husband was very anxious and went around to find her. He asked the hotel staff to help him find her.. Then he thought his wife was just playing hide and seek. So he went back and waited for his wife.

After a few hours, he decided to call the police. 3 weeks passed and there was still no news

about his missing wife. So he went back and was very disappointed and sad. A few years later, he came back to Bali , to watch a 'FREAK SHOW' in an old house. He saw a dirty and rusty metal cage. Inside there was a lady without limbs Her body including the face was full of scars. When he had a closer look at her face, he was shocked to find that it was her missing wife put there as a means for begging.

(8)

This happened in Shanghai. A few yeas ago, a lady reported to the police that her cousin sister was missing in the shopping complex. But after 5 years, one of her friends found her cousin sister begging at the road side one of the streets in Bangkok , Thailand . The worst thing is that her cousin sister has no more limbs and her body was tied to a lamp post with a shackle (metal chain).

(9)

Let's just shorten this story. DO NOT open your house door when you hear the sound of a BABY CRYING!! It might be a trap! Women in the house must be alert to this trick. The police said it is the work of a robber or murderer using the recording of a baby crying to attract your attention. This normally happens at night and when you are only alone in the house.

(10)

I read an email that was sent by my friend. Her friend, known as A, went to Luo Hu

Commercial City with 2 friends, B and C. Luo Hu Commercial City is the Shenzhen

counterfeit goods distribution center. There are many people there. It's also near to the ShenZhen train station and Hong Kong's Luo Hu Port. C went to the toilet at the shpping centre while A and B waited outside. After waiting for a long, time they felt uneasy

and went into the toilet to look for her. When they went in, there were nobody inside

there. Both were scared and they called C's phone. There was no one answered. So they reported to the police. The police asked them whether they had seen anyboby suspicious going into the toilet. Both said there were none and its impossible to bring a live person all the more out of the toilet without them noticing! Then A remembered seeing a cleaner pushing

a trolley in, and then coming out. The police told them that was not the 1st time such a thing happened. The police suspected a gang of criminals who were always attacking women in the the toilet of shopping complexes. They use cleaners to kidnap people to harvest their organs for sale.

REMEMBER :

Please be careful when using the toilet. Do not go to the wash room or toilet ALONE!!

Please at least have a partner with you.

I do hope we all learn from these testemonies Guys. They are all so creepy, right?