Welcome to my blog!

Finally, I have created a blog of my own. After two years of studying master's degree while working a full time job, I will be graduating in few days.....and now, is the perfect time for blogging. I don't have any experience on blogging, except when I was doing an assignment in one of our courses in master's degree. And that was not just my own creation but a group's creation, as part of our group assignment. But I am sure that after few blog postings, I will be a master in blogging. Time will tell.

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Now that I have finished my master's degree, I have finally time to concentrate on blogging. Studying while working a full time job is not easy at all. You have to divide time on your studies, work, family, friends, free time and skip all the invitations and parties on weekends. Not to forget...late nights and walking like a zombie during the day, at work. Luckily, I have a dance classes in the evening and jog / run when I have a chance, which keeps me on shape, cheers me up and gives me more energy. 

Also please check the following link. It was a surprise dance number to my hubby when he turned 50 three years ago. With me was my eldest son, Juho Lester. Enjoy the video.

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And yes, I am proud of having a good knowledge on time management. Managing time is so important when you're studying while working. Although my studies was an online studies, working full time and studying online requires a lot of effort. Obliging yourself to a mental and physical energy into this uneasy arrangements can either makes you feel fatigued, stressed, or both. 

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Prioritizing or sorting out things which needs more time, studying harder subjects first, devoting more time to studies that are new to you or needs more improvement and modifying your study schedule to prioritize the immediate tests or assignments are things to consider in spending an appropriate amount of time in studying for each subject.

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Prepare for temptations and distractions. They are really hard to resist, I'm telling you. But always remember that studies is your first priority over socializing and other activities. Personally, I didn't go out on weekends if it was not really a must. Actually, I don't have any chance and other options, but to study and do assignments on weekends because I have other extra curricular activities on weekdays. Luckily, I have an understanding hubby that supports me on this. 

But although I was working hard for the past two years, I also know how to reward myself with fun activities after finishing hard assignment or when finishing one study session. I usually go for a long walk / run, go out with my two sons and hubby (dine in a restaurant) and just simply doing nothing and just relax. 

Although there are so may hindrances and challenges in studying while working full time, there are also advantages. It allows you to maintain your job, your salary and associated benefits while also progressing in your studies. All the hard work pays, believe me. Remember to stay focused, organized, believe in yourself and reach for your goal. What is two years of studying, anyway? Time flies so fast. You will not even notice it. I did it with flying colors, didn't I? Why can't you do the same?

Graduation picture when I finished BBA, Bachelor in Business Administration, major in Accounting in 1986 (University of the East)