Dear Loved Ones,
We Praise and Thank God for all the wonderful blessings He generously showered upon us for this month of September, as we look forward to His continuous Love, Mercy and Generosity for the coming months!!
Sean and I are marking our 1st year of independent living in America and anniversary of my career as part of the U.S. workforce, which started with my stint at SEARS, so it is nice to look back and evaluate the swirl of events and we can just say Awesome, Overwhelming and marvelous is GOD’S LOVE for us, as we continue to discern His Holy Will! Now, I’m in the middle of two good jobs. While my job at WILLDAN is financially rewarding, I can say that TEACHING is really my passion and vocation! I got this from my mom who was an excellent mentor of children. I am currently handling the on-line iLinc Management Science class where I have 8 students in the San Diego campus, 3 in Redding and 3 in Sacramento, 5:30 to 10:00 PM, T-Th-S. Even if I am tired, I am always inspired when my students give feedback: my pace and their overall evaluation for the night is “green”, which means perfect. It sort of gives you a high that your hard work to get that “Ph.D.” is truly appreciated and put to good use, here in America.
Last Sept. 2, to enjoy the long Labor day week-end, Sean and I visited Folsom Automall to check on vehicles we were planning to buy in January 2007. We would like an SUV Jeep for the boxes that come from Pinas. (When Gerry came, we had to tear apart the box at the airport so stuff can be put in our car). A Korean salesman named John met us, showed us around, then we came upon a red Grand Cherokee which was just moved from their showroom which attracted us, especially Sean. (The color was exactly like our Pajero in Pinas which was stolen). John let us test-drive the vehicle around, filled out some forms upon their prodding, then voila! told us we can bring home the vehicle. I insisted that I did not have money/check to make a downpayment in 30 days, they said it’s okay, my credit was good, they can wait, and the vehicle was mine to use right away! Thus, Sean and I drove home separately, he in our Chevy car and me in the brand-new red Grand Cherokee SUV. So this is America, even if you have no cash “single cent” out, you can take home your dream vehicle! So our 2-car garage is filled with both red vehicles, the SUV ready for the boxes from Pinas. Sean intends to drive on his own by January yet, when his ‘insurance’ is reasonable. Then I will have the SUV because insurance is too high for new vehicles.
September 22 was a milestone for our company WILLDAN, as we moved to our new office building, at the corner of River Oaks Drive (just few blocks away from our former office). The space is 3 times bigger than our old one. I am lucky to have a corner cubicle with a window view, next to my boss’ room, with a very high-tech environment. Here, you are on your own to do your thing, with minimal oversight, so you must be highly motivated to be productive and maximize your potentials! There is no limit to what you can do for yourself, with resources available for you to function effectively. We have a new Admin Asst who is Fil-Am and is nice to me. When I said I was feeling cold in my corner, she ordered a ‘heater’ for me to use. Whatever you think would make you more effective, management will provide, you just order from the catalogue. How awesome!
Our new office address is:
WILLDAN Group Inc (WGI)
2150 River Plaza Drive, Suite 300
Sacramento, CA 95833
My Tel No. (same): (916) 924 7000 Ext. 1623
We continue to enjoy our Anatolia Living amenities. Yes, you can visit our homesite at www.anatolialiving.com to get a glimpse of our master planned community. We have a group of Filipinos in this community, helping and friendly with one another. Sean’s Kuya Mike even picks/ drops him up early to go to/from school on T-Th when he has his school schedule. The Pinoys here are so good! Yes, Thank God for His Love and Kindness!
Let us continue to pray for our country and people. God Bless us all!!!
Much love and Best Regards!!!
SUSAN BG
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