Angels Are Watching Over Me

Ana resigned doing the "Foster Care." She gave Mike (Social Worker in the Agency) her letter of resignation and will only be doing this til the 7th of February. Mike asked me if I wanna do foster care but I'm not interested. However, if any of my friends in Fresno are interested, please contact Mike. Information below. They really need MORE foster homes. 



The Monthly Financial Support are:

0-4 $749

5-8 $777

9-11 $800

12-14 $844

15-18 $882



And that's the money you get each child, it varies accordingly. Please lemme know if you're interested, other people that are interested. I guess this is the least I can do for Mike. My hands are full for the time being and so I cannot commit myself completely into doing this. For more information: www.spectrumffa.org. Michael Tucibat (559) 224-7880.

After I finished the ARF Administration Certification class (from January 16-20th) I had to work Sunday (January 22) in the facility. On the 19th, something happened. Ana asked me again if I could work Thursday night till Friday morning and again, I told her for the 2nd time I cannot coz I have to be in class @ 8:00 and I don't want to wait for J to go to school before I do that. So it was really very complicated. Someone needs to pick up J because Ana had to go to the facility and take care of the DD clients. R (main care giver) is off Thursday night till Saturday night. The days R is off that's when I'm suppose to work, part time. And only on an "emergency" basis. Since Ana cannot find the permanent part time just yet, I am filling the space.

Anyway, something happened in the facility. Guess B told her program that she was molested by R. And so the Regional Center took B right away from the facility. They took all her stuff. And the police ordered Ana to not let R come to the facility til the investigation is over. When I called R, he was broken hearted. "I can never do such thing!" Just about when we were discussing THIS in class, I mean the allegation... Here, when you get arrested for a crime, police will say, "You have the right to remain silent. You are innocent til you are proven guilty." However, in the Home Care world it's different. It's backwards. "You are guilty til you are proven innocent." My heart just goes out to R. I had to explain that to him.

Hubby said that's the way it is in the medical world. The client or resident always have the right and even if they are crazy, the police will listen to them. First off, it's because of these clients that's the reason why they are in business and so, of course they will protect the client's right first before the care giver. If you don't have the witness, it's even worse. Coz they can't prove it whether you've done it or not. An example of this scenario is, my brother-in-law got his license revoked because the witness was wrong. He said that my brother-in-law hit the resident. When the resident was about to spit on him, he stretched out his arm to cover the spit, but the witness said that he hit the resident... so there, wrong witnessing can really get you in trouble!! Another scenario is, the previous care giver @ Ana's. I'm gonna call her N (not her real name). D said that N slapped her across the face! But one of the client said NO. N has a witness and because of this witness, N got cleared. See? Some things can work against you or for you.

Anyhoo, since Ana's main care giver is suspended til at least 3 months, now I am filling the gap. Ana said, "Now, this is the real emergency! I don't know what to do without you." Well, first off, that's what friends are for. Right? I'm doing this because she's my friend and second, I want to learn the business. She still wants me to buy the business but before I do that, I need to do my homework and research my own resources. I have a year to think about this and so I might as well work for Ana while waiting.

After the incident at Ana's, my sister T called me on the phone and she was screaming!! "OMG," I said, "what the heck is happening?" I can't do anything coz I'm all the way here in Fresno while she is in the bay area. Now mind you, this is happening at the same time with R. While he pours all his feelings towards me, here's my sister needed help. She was shaking like a leaf. She said she was on the phone with my other sister while M & E ganged her up physically. I said, "Yeah I know I heard it over the phone!!" T said, "I was trying to get my phone from E because it got stuck in her hand but she claimed that I assaulted her." She said she didn't dial my number. But something or someone dialed my number so I can hear this over the phone. On top of this, not only does R is in trouble...T is in trouble...and now my foster child is in trouble. J didn't come home. So we have to call the police AGAIN for the 4th time!! J is missing!!

I tell ya I don't need to watch soap opera. I think my real life is better than "Desperate Housewives." LOL. I can just laugh at this now that it's over but when it was happening it wasn't funny at all. When you are in trouble, you have to think QUICK and so there is no space for wasting time. Because of all these commotions, I didn't have a chance to enroll in the ballroom dance just yet. Maybe this Friday I can. I really need to dance and be with normal people coz if I don't, I might become cuckoo as well.

Meanwhile, below is the ARF certificate for completing the course. And now I must take the state test to get my license. The license takes 8 months to 1 year to get it. And before you start your own business, the licensing wants you to have at least 6 months of experience taking care of the DD clients. Maybe that's why it takes that long to get it? Coz they want you to get experience first before getting the license.


Here is my certificate for completing the course in ARF Administration Certification.

The 2nd day of ARF class we were all exhausted. We studied on giving Medication to residents today. I thought it was just me. I went to bed last night like @ 11:00. Got up @ 6:45. Arrived in class @ 8:00. It was just too much documentation in one day, we were all falling asleep. Thank God, it wasn't only me. It was all 7 of us. There were only 7 of us in class. Yeah, very small class.

Anyway, some of the abbreviation I've studied from the Respiratory Program is just a review for me today. Ex: Qd (which means everyday...it's not in the book...my classmate had to ask me that and I answered her right). Glad I could use some of the things I've learned from previous program. Today was really heavy duty study. It was like taking Respiratory/Nursing program over again.

We learned the "Five Rights" on giving medication:

• The right Person
• The right Medication
• The right Dosage
• The right Time
• The right Route

If you have 50 or more beds they want you to have a photo on each medication sheet to make sure that there is no mistake on giving medication to "who's who" or what. This is only if you have a corporation. But I don't think this is necessary if you only have 6 residents. There are tons of "residents" out there. From Level 1 to Level 4. From simple to complicated. Anyway, I met Friends like...

• Vincent = his wife is also a Nurse and he is already working as a Social Worker
• Lori = she wants to have her own Adult Care Facility
• and a few others...I really need to talk to them more...

I told some that we need to keep in touch just in case we need each other in the future. More friends. More help. More referrals. It will never hurt...anyway...I'm sooooo tired. Anyhoo, glad I'm home!


This is one of the books we have for the ARF Administration Certification.

Today, the three of us open presents...

I gave hubby a new bathrobe and sleepers. I thought he needed a new one. The one I gave him two years ago, he really used it and so I thought, he need a new one. I also gave him a new watch, wallet, and a key ring. Rachel gave him a collectible knife and down vest, he loved it. Oh by the way, Angelica gave me & Tim "wine glasses" and nuts & Heath candies. Hubby gave Rachel a brand new MacbookPro macintosh computer.


This is what Rachel got from her dad, a new MacbookPro macintosh computer.


Hubby gave me this Sony "video camera."

And as you can see, hubby gave me this new Sony video camera, it's smaller than my iPhone. Imagine those humungous video camera 17-years ago that is so bulky. Now it's the size of the cellphone. Amazing. I tried my new Sony video camera and the colors is not as bright as I expected. I took one at night. Maybe it's different during the daytime. Will take another video outside tomorrow and see if the colors are any different. Anyway, I'm so happy!! I now have this video camera and I can put it on my tripod. *joy*

NOTE: The "still" photos captures 12.8-megapixel. Large enough to print a huge poster.

In addition, he said that he has a 2nd Christmas present for me but it won't be till February. He said it's more expensive. I dunno what it's gonna be. But he said it's a big surprise. Anyway, I took a sample video from my new Sony "video camera" and you can see it HERE (this is my fireplace). Perhaps not the best way to analyze the colors but check out Tim playing the guitar -- here you can see the colors. Not sure the quality of it is as good as my iPhone. I haven't tried it outside on the daylight but the colors is not as bright as I've expected. What do you think?

Sunday, January 8, 2012 -- Me and Ana went to the ballroom dance held by the Adult Dance class in Manchester mall. The ballroom gathering is held in Radisson hotel every 1st Sunday of the month; from 11:45am-5:00pm. From 11:45am-12:45pm is the FREE dance class that Mario gives to everyone.

After that is the party. They have real LIVE orchestra and they all play classy music. It was FUN!!!!!! I mean in my early 20's I have dance "disco dance" and I really had fun with friends. But this ONE is different, never done ballroom dancing, this is my first time. But you know...I really had a NICE time being with these people. Everyone is a senior citizen, only me and Ana are the youngest. Guess this class is OPEN for any age. It just happened to be that most are senior citizens and retired. After joining them, I see life more in a POSITIVE way.

These people who are 80's and 90's are just enjoying themselves. It's like a family. Nobody was trying to pick me up. Of course, most are single but this is NOT the single bar. I told Cherry about this coz I was excited but she told me that she used to take ballroom dancing but got tired of sleezy men. "All men wants sex," she said, "so be careful not to be sucked in some Casanova." Haha...oh well. All I want is to DANCE. No more no less. BTW, I lost inches around. I might not lost weight the way I want to but I did lose inches around and so I'm HAPPY!!!! So I'll keep dancing...lose weight while having fun.

Sunday, January 9, 2012 -- Around 12:00 noon, Me & Rachel visited Angelica's new house. It was BEAUTIFUL!!!!!! While driving to Coarsegold, I was saying to myself, "Angelica is living my dream home." I do wanna live in a country someday. Perhaps 30 minutes away from the city and I can live in a rural area. Someday...Anyway, I brought some chicken legs to Angelica but told her that I ran out of money to buy wine. And so she asked, Anthony if he could bring wine after his work. Rachel said, "I wish to eat some chicken adobo & rice." And so, that's what Angelica made. She's getting good at this.


Anthony created the fire so we can watch the sunset...

Below, I'm showing you Rocky. Angelica & Anthony's dog. He's 12 years old. The first time he saw me he liked me. He could prolly smell Kahlua and Frosty on me. I love animals. I guess animal can tell if you love "animals" coz right away they are friendly to you. As you can see, I was trying to hug this dog while taking pictures and it looks like he just wants to run away from me. LOL!!! I guess he's camera shy. Angelica said that it's really hard to take a good picture of him. So guess this is not too bad.


Me & Rocky

While Angelica was giving as a tour of her new house, I met her neighbor (Star). Predominantly speaking, Star is doing the same thing I'm doing. She's working as a "care giver." But I think she has to wear scrub where she works. She mentioned she wants to have her own Care facility someday. And I said, "Me too!!!!" Oh, what a small world. I start meeting those who have the same interest with me. And so we got acquainted more and exchange phone numbers. Isn't that nice? Didn't I say this year, I'm gonna increase my men & women friends? And so it's happening. BTW, when I was at the ballroom dance I met several people there too: Twyla, Michael, David, Jerry, Ben...and so many others I forgot.


Here is the sunset from Angelica's house...it's BEAUTIFUL...

Sunday, January 10, 2012 -- This is the first day of PHOTOSHOP. I actually forgot to enroll earlier and I thought I wanted to show up the first day of class @ 6:00pm-10:30pm...and I MISS IT. Hubby got the car and went to Apple Computer store to buy a new laptop for Rachel...anyway, I reminded him, "Make sure you are back by 5:00 because of this class." Guess he was having a hard time coming back on time? *sigh* I MISS MY CLASS. I dunno if I can even add this class coz it's always good to show up the first day. And now, I dunno.

My Plans for 2012:
* Enroll in a Ballroom class with Ana
* Take the ARF (Adult Residential Facility) class
* Get my ARF license
* Talk to a counselor @ FCC
* Update my portfolio
* Update my resume


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Some of the myths I've learned from this book are:
1) True Love Conquers All. But the truth of the matter is love doesn't conquers all. It takes "compatibility and it needs commitment." (page 16) The frog doesn't turn into a handsome prince. You might be disappointed but "true love" is NOT all like fairy tales that we live happily ever after. Some say that "If I just love him more, he will change." Again an eye opener for me is people DO NOT change. Even if they met Jesus, still that person is the same. It's Jesus + the person. God doesn't change us for who we are. We might be willing to change or want to change but unless you have that WILL to change, people do not really change.

2) When It's Really True Love, You will Know It the Moment You meet the Other Person. "Love at first sight" doesn't really exist but "Infatuated at first site" does. How can you love someone you have never known? Of course, beauty is in the eyes of the beholder. If you are in that dance room and you want to dance with someone, you will 99% judge the person based on the way he/she looks and not the character. That drive that draws you toward the person is what makes you want to know MORE about that individual. But your first judgement is based on what you see and not what you know about him/her because in the first place, you DON'T know this person...yet. "Remember: Falling in love is the easy part, but building a healthy relationship takes hard work." (page 23)

3) There Is Only One True Love in the World Who Is Right for You I remember the time I was dating I prayed to God to lead me to the "right" person. But you know, God leads us to several right people and since He gave us brain to think & made us intelligent human being, He also gave that privilege to CHOOSE. "Come and let us reason together says the Lord, though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are red like crimson, they shall be as wool." (Isaiah 1:18). He gave us brain to REASON and invited us to commune with Him.

4) The Perfect Partner Will Fulfill You Completely in Every Way This is a fallacy. Imagine your boyfriend or husband to fulfill all your needs, this is a heavy burden on his shoulders. Some husbands do not want to go shopping with their wives. And so therefore, that's what girlfriends are for. Some girlfriend loves to go shopping. Some do not want to hear your heartache but they're good on having a good time. There are all types of people out there who can fulfill your need that your husband cannot. That's why God gave us friends. We are meant to mingle with different people. Our husband is not the God and so therefore he cannot fulfill all your needs. (to be continued...)

There are more to add and these are just "brainstorm" that came out raw out of my mind. I might elaborate these more later but it's getting late here and pass my bedtime and so therefore I will leave this as is. And till later...Goodnight and may you have a Happy Sabbath!

Today is Wednesday and my day starts anew.

Everytime I talk to Ana, I feel inspired and motivated to do anything. She is a great business woman. She looks everything as an opportunity. There is no hindrance whatsoever. I love positive people. This year I'm going to stay away from negative and toxic people. I will keep a positive attitude. "All things work together for good..." I wanna soar with God. I can feel Him. I'm at peace with my decision.

Yes...I can feel it. Success is just around the corner and I can taste it.

I have reminisce the past. I thought everything was just going down...down...down... A friend said once, "Whenever your life is going down it's always the devil bringing you down. God will never bring you down but only up...up...up...." Whenever there is a positive change, it is always God doing it.


Main living room in the old Victorian home.

My house is somewhat back in order but not quite the way I'd like it. Sometimes this living room is in good condition. But many times this living room is used to store merchandise such as T's guitars. He sells them on ebay and so many times our house looks like a warehouse! That was one of the reason why we got separated in 2002. I couldn't stand the way my house looked like, you cannot even walk in the living room without bumping to boxes after boxes. That's not the way I envision my HOME. It's been like this for quite sometime now. And that's the reason why I don't invite too many people here.

But I digress...

I've got so many things planned. Of course, it's all positive. The new Angela of 2012 will come out of her shell after being cooped up for a very long time. I mean after all, who can be a saint for a very long time? I'm not saying that I will rebel against God. In fact, I feel closer to God now that all these commotions happening around me. I have to keep myself afloat so I won't drown. I need to have a positive outlook on everything that I see or else, I'm going down...down...down...

The NEW LEAVES are just about to BEGIN...

I question myself sometime why I love the Autumn season. I love to look at the changing color of leaves! It just fascinates me!! I feel young and refresh. There's something about it that is so magical. I am like a child all over again. It's beautiful. Despite of the weather changes from Winter to Spring, there is always a NEW day. God's love "...are new every morning." (Lamentations 3:22) That's probably the reason why I love Autumn because it is starting a new day...a new season... The past becomes the memory. The future becomes brighter. The present becomes just the present. In present time, I am safe. I am in good health. I can function well. God is good and that's all I need to know.

And YES...I can fly and soar with my Savior & Friend...

Some of my New Years resolutions are:
* Increase men/women friends
* Send resumes
* Update portfolio (website)
* Save money (open up a savings account)
* Support the young people
* Start my own business


The leaves has to die to start ANEW… (note: taken from my iPhone)

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