In no particular order:
1.Hosting a CouchSurfing member at my shared apartment in Madrid.See my profile here.
2.Joining my first Network Marketing Company.It was a wealth of experience.I learnt languages,I learnt what it really means or takes to be a successful network marketer.I learnt about people and relationships!That I should take it as my own business.The whole venture gave me some highs,when I got people to listen to my sales pitches and they bought something.The lows were of course part of the growth,and that saw me tearing or playing blame games.Hay que cumplir los compromisos!I trully learnt a lot in terms of preparation and organization in order to achieve goals. Professionalism, consistency and confidence as well as the invaluable transformation is unprecedented. I made some silly mistakes too.Those will remain as chuckles to be shared with my children in the future:)God willing.
3.My first business trip in my 8:30 to 7 job.I went to Amman,Jordan.It was exciting and it broke all the stereotypes about the people and culture from this country.I also visted Petra which soon thereafter was announced one of the 8 new wonders of the world on the 7th of July in 2007 in Lisbon,Portugal!I would like to go to Mount Nebo next time I go.Mount Nebo in Jordan and La basilique du Sacré-Cœur in Paris inspired me to also go and recharge my Christian life by admiring places(cathedrals,churches,chapels) in cities I visit which indicate divinity and praise to God through its faithful in those early times or just to share worship in a foreign country.
4.My university friend came to visit all the way from South Africa.Our relationship grew and we had many honest conversations.
5.¿Porque no sola?:I travelled to various destinations on my own.Its so liberating and the human experiences of those that gave a helping hand,either from poiting me to a right direction when I asked(though in a foreign language to them),to stories I heard..These will last with me for a long while.These destinations include Andalucia(Sevilla,Cordoba and Cadiz),Paris,Edinburgh,Prague and tomorrow London.However,I want my next trips to involve more preparation so that I research to know what I am expecting to see,and then understand and appreciate the experience when I see the sightsThis is a richer experience than the freestyling get-there-and-then-what approach!?
6.My sister passed Matric in a way that makes her happy and confident to even upgrade her choice of study or field.She wants to do Computer Engineering!More blessings to her from the Almighty.
7.The violent and tragic passing of our pastor´s daughter and her husband in a fire.I rethought my mortality in a very serious light.But still God triumphs in the lives of their children and family left behind....(I have written about this event in one of my earlier posts!)
8.I rented for the first time on my own in Madrid since coming here in 2005.I rented in two places,the latter being better in terms of proximity to city centre,Sol,flatmates who are my peers and buddies,relaxed atmosphere,internet(well,currently unavailable as we are changing our provider yet again:()...Proximity to my favourite places,networking clubs,sports,galleries,theatres and 3 equidistant Metrosfrom my apartment!
9.I first learnt about the secret from Lisa Nichols,Proctor,Brian Tracy...
10.I finally GOT IT with respect to youtube.com,myspace.com and others as ginormous networking and marketing tools empowered by Web 2.0 technology...(I have written about this technology in one of my earlier posts!)
11.I started to read diligently.I have realised the wealth of self-development and networking with the right people.
12.I am starting to learn to not overcommit,to leverage my needs as well.
13.I diligently watch and discern my thoughts.
14.I labelled myself Work In Progress.This is the Industrial Engineer in me meeting the future of continuous personal development aka continuous improvemnet in IE circles.
15.I moved to the Financial department of my 8:30 to 7pm job.Its somewhat a baptism of fire,but Im learning more about myself,Im being more Christian (depending on God) through the difficulties,as well as asserting my needs and ways of communication.
...The list continues!
