Life at Work

Finding a job here in the US wasn't easy at all. First I was so hesitant because I did not have any experience when it comes to banking. Feeling so, I still applied for a job in the bank as a part time teller. My son was 3 months old then, so I didn't want to work fulltime. He was too young but I really had to work and I felt bored being at home. So I applied for the job close to where we lived at that time. Months after, I was offered full time hours. So I decided to take it. Things happened so fast that after 9 months, they offered me a position as a Head Teller. Every opportunites I took and I see it as a blessing and at the same time a challenge. I was a Senior Customer Service for a 3 years and recently in January of this year, I got promoted as a Consumer Banker. I love dealing with customers. If you are not a people-person, this job is not for you. Besides the goals you have to meet every month, you always make sure, that you go beyond your call of duty. You make sure that you go that extra mile to make the customer happy. Customer service is the life blood of the banking industry.

Anyway, I am going to be with the bank for almost 5 years now and everyday is always a brand new day. Things change everyday. It is exciting and I am loving every moment I am of service to my clients.

I love my job. I take pride being with the World's Local Bank.

The Birth of my son, Robert William DeCaprio

Few weeks after our honeymoon, I have found out that i missed my period. I told my husband about it and we waited for another month before we had a pregnancy test. A month after I missed my period, we bought one and few minutes after, it was showing that it was positive.It was a mixed emotion. Iwas soooo happy yet I was worried. I was worried that I did not have my family with me. How can I raised this kid without my mom guiding me what to do? But sure it is very rewarding.I feel like this is it. God completes my life by giving me a treasured blessing!

My pregnancy wasn't at all a bed of roses. The first 3 months was pure puking..LOL I was sick to death! Everytime I eat something, I easily throw it up. I was so sick plus I missed home (Philippines).But I am glad I surpassed it all.

April 8, 2003 was when I gave birth to a healthy baby boy.8 lbs and 8 ounces.Big Boy huh!! Oh well, I had a c-section so it was all goood.:) Anyway, I was on labor for 13 hours..OUCH!! Yup sure was! But after those long hours, I heard my son cry for the first time and it was all WORTH IT!

Robert William is what we named him. Robert is Joe's father's name and William is my father's name. We named him after our father's name as thank you to both of our fathers.

Robert William is now 4 years old and he is now in pre K. He grow up to be such a pleasant boy. Truly a blessing and happiness to us. I wish him to grow and become a better christian..

My Son is my life and happiness.

May 22, 2002

May 22, 2002 was date I first came to the US. I came here on a Fiancee Visa. I met my husband through a popular website sometime in 2001. He visited me in October 2001 in the Philippines and started the paperworks for my visa right after his visit. I was so excited to come to the US. Who doesn't? We all wanted to be here.

So when I arrived in New York, JFK Airport, I was so amazed at how beautiful the place is. When we got out of the airport and drove down to where my husband lives, I could not believe I was in America already. Everything here is so beautiful like the places we see on TV, on the movies and even those pictures we see on postcards. Everything is perfect.

When we got to his house, I did not know that he planned a little surprised party with his friends and family on the day of my arrival. When we got in the house, I saw balloons.I saw flowers and I got to met the most important people in his life----his family.They all welcomed me to their family. I was so embarrassed. I have never seen so many americans in one place all my life.LOL that was the first.

It was all GOOOD!!!