My Points of View: July 2014

Thirty-two years of existence and thirty-two years of overflowing blessings from above. Another year for me to prove my worth. Still a long journey. The road can be slippery or rough. The way can be a wide-winding road.

Living in this world independently is quite tough. Decision-making, saving and investing for something are my top priorities as this moment. I am not getting any younger anymore. I am looking forward what kind of life I am heading to.

There is no turning back, but face forward and take the challenge along the way. There are lots of single women out there who turned successful in their chosen careers, who were so contented and happy just being themselves.

Sometimes, it crossed my mind, how does it feel, having my own family someday. With a loving, responsible, supportive husband and kids who will call me, "Mama". All my fantasies and illusions keep playing behind my mind. Well, to dream is the only free in this world.

People come and go. They can be good influence or the opposite.. These people made history as part of my past, my present or can be part of my future.

I cannot foretell my future nor foresee what will happen at present time.

God only knows what is best for me. Having my faith is the only shield I am clinging on.

Below are my compilations of landscape shots in Dubai and Maldives Island Resort:

January 6, 2014 when I left Angsana Velavaru, and moving to another new assigned site. It was on January 7, when I started my duty in Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru. It was my first time to be in this resort after more than two months stay in Angsana Velavaru. I still miss Velavaru with all my friends and happy memories we have shared.

Then I met my colleague who is already a Professional Photographer in Philippines. It is my first time to work with him. I told to myself, "This guy is a serious and strict man". And yes indeed, my intuition is always correct. (yeah maybe in some instances).

He popped a question I won't ever forget was, "Do you have concern in terms of sales?". And replied back, "Yes". (The rest is history).

He taught me everything from camera, the process and system in Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru, and the island itself. After 2-3 days in Vabbinfaru, I went to Angsana Ihuru (these 2 island resorts are just near to each other). We worked as a team. He guided me to the right track (sometimes he gets mad at me, coz I am stubborn and my stupidity in other things as far as job is concern).

Within 2-months working in two resorts (Ihuru and Vabbinfaru), we have ups and downs. Conflicts will be always there. Contradicting ideas, pride, and indifferences are the main reasons why I and my colleague fought with each other. But at the end of the day after duty, we compromise.

He is not only a colleague to me, but a good friend, adviser, and mentor. During my 2-months stay in Vabbinfaru-Ihuru, I learned a lot not only in terms of Photography. He enlightened me to the word of God. Though I practice Roman Catholic teachings, listening to the sermon of a Priest is not enough.

He re-direct me to the Bible, and shared some Bible verses to my withered soul. From that very moment, I knew the Holy Spirit is guiding us.

It was February 27, when I left Vabbinfaru-Ihuru and moved to Kuredu Island Resort. I was sad leaving the resort and saying goodbye to all good friends and to my mentor.

God wants me to be matured and tough enough that's why I was being transferred to a far flung Island Resort.

Many things happened in Kuredu Island Resort. After 1-month stay in that resort, I was assigned in Jumeirah Vittaveli. Never in my wildest dream that I can be a leader who will lead the group.

Then there was a big event in Jumeirah, actually a wedding ceremony with group of people as invitees. I asked my District Manager that I need help regarding this event.

That was the time when my Boss uttered the name of my mentor. He was working then in Paradise Island Resort after some changes and re-shuffle of staffs. The rest is history again.

It is a great experience and opportunity to be re-united again with my mentor. Every wedding ceremony that Jumeirah Vittaveli has, he is always the lead professional photographer and I am the shadow behind the scenes. So far, I am learning from it.

I am thankful for his patience and keen understanding though sometimes he gets irritated easily. We jive in one common interest which is photography.