Recertification - WHAT!?

Aw crap, I just recently realized that my PHR certification is going to expire in 2010. I have less than 10 months to earn 60 recertification credit hours... otherwise I have to retake the test. Crap, crap, crap, crap, CRAP!!!!

Considering that I was (1) disabled for almost a year due to pregnancy/bedrest/giving birth and (2) unemployed for a few months, I can request an extension - but that's going to cost me $100 just to make the request!

I guess worst case scenario I can retake the test. But with the little guy at home, I don't know how I'm going to be able to prepare for it. Last time I took a great prep course at Cal State San Marcos - I would want to do that again. Last time I prepped for the PHR, but if I'm going to take the test again I may as well go for my SPHR. Last time I didn't have a baby at home and had all the time and energy in the world... this time, not so much.

Ugh... I will figure it out. Crap, crap, crap, crap CRAP!!!

Rest Of Your Life

This was the song that Mr. and I danced to for the first time as husband and wife. We loved the lyrics then, and still love them now. Thank you to Na Leo for writing and singing such a wonderful song (they're huge in Hawaii)...

What are you doing for the rest of your life?
We could watch the stars at night, twinkling high above.
'Cause I promise you, for the rest of your life
I will be there by your side, I will be your love.

What are you doing for the rest of your life?
If you believe in destiny then how can you not see,
that I'll be with you for the rest of your life.
Someday you will realize we were meant to be.

Time flies on guilded wings and faith in my heart it sings,
but I just have to know one thing...

What are you doing for the rest of your life?
Could I be the only one to know this part of you?
And you will find, for the rest of your life
that I will love you for the rest of mine.
Yes I will love you for the rest of mine...

To Work or Not To Work w/Hubby

Last night I saw a job opening at my husband's company for an HR Manager. I told my husband about it. Here's the funny conversation that we had:

Me: Hey, mahal, look there's an opening for an HR Manager position at [insert name of husband's company here].

Hubby: Really? Lemme see the job posting.

Me: Hmmm, what do you think, should I apply for it?

Hubby: Yeah....um.... I don't think so.

Me: Why?

Hubby: (Laughs) Our union would eat you alive!

Cherish

I'm still looking for a job - I've come pretty close to a couple of offers, but nothing has quite come through yet. I've never been in this situation before - I've always been the top candidate for the positions I've interviewed for. Oh well...times are tough and I am well aware that there are plenty of well qualified people out there applying to the same jobs as I am.

Rob and I are praying, and we trust in the Lord, so when the right opportunity comes up, we know there will be a clear sign. Until then I am doing my best to cherish every moment that I have with my son right now - I am so thankful that I've been here for him for his first four months so far. If I had gone back to work back in August I would have missed his first laugh, the first time he was alert in his entertainer/bumbo/playpen, the first time he started grabbing things, etc.

I love my son so much - and while I really need to go back to work, and look forward to doing so, I'm going to miss him so so very much. I must remember to cherish, and continue to cherish, every moment I have with him right now... even when he's screaming and kicking and fighting his naptime ;)