Watching my favorite band on YouTube. What a way to spend my day. You guys rock!

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The first family of Maryland hosted a holiday state house reception today at Annapolis, MD. Me, together with the Gelido family attended the event.

The highlight of the event showcases the Patriotic Star- Spangled Tree. The ornaments were made by students from various Baltimore County Public. Schools. Also,  at the invitation of the Towson Chamber of Commerce, students from the following schools have created seasonal murals currently on display in storefronts on Pennsylvania and Chesapeake avenues.

When I woke up Thursday morning, it is as if someone is telling me to call the Maryland Board of Nursing. And so I did. I spoke to a guy named Brian and I asked him why I can’t see my name on the board’s website. He says, the reason why my name is not coming up is because my surname on record is Dumo not San Pedro. So when this guy turned things around, I immediately searched for my name and there it was…so clear, my temporary nursing license is active!

I almost jumped out of my seat because of unexplained happiness. Now I can join the Dec 12 hospital orientation.

This got me thinking, God has a plan for me. I never thought I would receive a contract and a visa in the first place. When I got here, employer told me I can’t join the November 14 orientation and will have to settle for December 12. Did God purposely postponed my training so I can rest, visit my relatives in New Jersey and enjoy a month of vacation in New York City?

God has always been good to me and my family. He sent me here for a reason…a mission. A mission I will happily embrace.

I started my day early. I had to renew my CPR certification. We had this Chinese guy Ming as our CPR mentor and there were 5 of us in the class. It only took me 2 hours to complete certification. I was surprised that they don’t pay close attention to return demos. You just have to follow the video and complete a written assessment afterwards. Back in the Phil, CPR training takes 5 hours minimum because return demos are taken seriously. If you don’t have the correct technique, you will have to do it again or worse fail training.

At dinner time, the Gelido family and I together with friends attended Samantha’s awarding ceremony at Lock Raven High School in Towson, Maryland. She was awarded Honorable Mention in the recent Poster Making Contest hosted by the Baltimore County Fire Department.

When my college friend and batchmate Cherry Agor- Rumbaoa invited me to have dinner in her house in White Marsh, I had the chance to meet her husband Ryan and their twins, Coby and Riley who were such adorable kids.  I also met their friend Drexler who is also working as a nurse in the university hospital.

Ryan told me he likes giving books to his friends. He promised to send me one. I received the book, “The Automatic Millionare by David Bach,”  in the mail today and was so excited to read it.

Thanks to Cherry and Ryan..to Drexler as well. Happy Holidays!

Vacation is over. I’m back in Baltimore. I miss the Gelido kids and I was glad to know they missed me too. I found a welcome back poster at my doorstep when I got back. So sweet of them.

They immediately opened their presents. John likes his birthday gift. I gave him a 3 in 1 Lego set. Sam adores her bracelet charms. And cutie Naneng loves her outdoor doll set.