I'm an Aspire Trainer.

I like my new job. I honestly do.

For the last three weeks, my time, my energy, my life has been devoted to this company called Aegis Aspire.

So what do we exactly at Aspire?

Basically, at Aspire, we do pre-employment call center training. In other words, we train Aspirants in the skills and abilities necessary to get a job in the BPO industry.

Every day, I spend 7 hours with my current class. And every day, they surprise me with their skills, abilities, and experiences. The seemingly shy ones come out of their shell and start sharing more. They tell me stories of adventures they have gone through and what they have achieved in life. And they're there in hopes of fulfilling their dreams of getting a good paying job to support themselves, their families, and their loved ones.

Sometimes they're brought to tears out of frustration or the feeling of helplessness. I always gently remind them that they are capable of doing anything they set their minds to but not everything is easy, especially those things worth doing. Every little success or achievement they have moves me deeply, sometimes to tears.

These people take steps out of their comfort zone every day and I truly admire them for it. I know that for many of them, coming to training every day is a sacrifice. They get up at 4 AM , sometimes 3, just to get to training on time. They commit to an entire month of training with no salary or income in hopes that their hard work will pay off. And their stories. I always learn so much from their stories.

Some of them speak of spending years away from their families as they were overseas Filipino workers. Somehow, they were able to save and buy a piece of land, perhaps a house even. Some speak of studying and supporting themselves through school. Others leave home and come to the big city at a young age. So many stories. So many experiences.

As early as next week, some of my trainees will already start applying for jobs. I truly hope and pray every day that their hard work will pay off. I also pray that God will give me the skills and abilities I need to train them and help them.

I don't regret not having taken that job that paid more. This, is where I'm supposed to be right now.

I'm an Aspire trainer.

My days are truly amazing.

Movie: The Time Traveler's Wife

The Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger has got to be one of my favorite books of all time. Though the summary may seem a little sci-fi, the book is actually about feelings and emotions, chance, love, and the unknown.

Henry DeTamble is a man afflicted with a strange illness. He is constantly thrown through time at the whim of fate. Luckily, he is often sent to moments in a special girl's life. Her name is Clare Abshire. The first time they meet, she is 6 years old and he is 34. Eventually, Clare grows up and they fall in love.

But time traveling has it's risks. Henry cannot bring anything with him when he time travels and he often has to resort to petty thefts and crimes to survive as well as sustain various injuries brought about by his genetic malady. Often times, Clare never knows where he is or when he will return.

The movie is set to come out on August 14 of this year with Eric Bana playing Henry DeTamble to Rachel McAdam's Clare Abshire. I am keeping my fingers crossed as I truly, truly hope this is one movie that can live up to the book.