An email from the Application Management for Ireland, UK and Africa in Shell Manchester brought hopes and dreams for me. I applied for an employment in Shell Europe a week before celebrating the new year, 2007.

After 3 restless months, I finally received a reply regarding my application. It explained that the massive amount of recruitment that came in was the main reason they have not called me for an interview yet. They have yet to schedule for a appointmnent slot as yet. it just brought a smile to my hopeful face.

I could not help but to psychoanalyse the situation. Why would there shortlist on 21 Dec 2006 after 3 days receiving my application, unless they really want to know what I could offer to them. I was really on cloud nine when I received 2 emails regarding my application. Maybe, they really want me to be prepared for this interview and ask all kinds of questions which may be out of this world.

My hopes are getting somewhere; I could hear me talking at heart. My hubby was more than supportive when I told him the news. It was a drastic change in the last 2 years, when he was firmed that I was just wasting my time with focusing on Shell. And that email really made my whole year so colourful. I know there is nothing solid yet, but I really feel that something really positive is coming my way. Whatever it is, I feel so blessed that He hears my prayers.

Well, whatever it is, its time to get ready to be happy again. I need the drive to nail this job and help this family to greater heights. For starters, I need to be equipped with shield and army and win this war. Like Papa says, knowledge is never a loss. So, what you waiting for, go do your research and make sure you win with victory, insya Allah.

Good Luck, Nizie! You can do it, girl.