If there was one, I think I have earned my wanna-be Atenista award.
Where was I today? It was Thursday so I was in Araneta Coliseum. Watching what? The Ateneo women's basketball game against Adamson. Can I just say that they're awesome? They were down 11 points half-way through the second quarter, but made it only a one-point deficit by half-time. After staging full-court presses and maneuvering against them, they eventually won the game. Go Lady Eagles!
Imagine, I was there while the rest of the real alumni were busy doing their own thing. Die hard na yata ako. LoL. All I need now is to memorize the cheers and chants and I can fool anyone to believing I really graduated from Ateneo. LoL.
Anyway, today I found out that a certain "artista" doesn't have a car. He lives somewhere in Quezon City (or Manila, depending on how you look at it) and his girlfriend lives in Alabang. What does he do to see her? He takes the bus! What was my immediate reaction after I found this out? "Does he have an older brother?" LoL.
What guys forget is that women really notice their efforts. We know when you guys don't try hard enough and we know when to applaud you guys when you do. When Tet told me that Jason gave her an iPod, I wasn't in awe because it was expensive; I applauded Jason because he made it ready-to-use by filling it with songs before he gave it to Tet. Swoon! When a guy I know bought a McDo caramel sundae and wrote "Good luck" on the cup and delivered it to the girl's house as a way to wish her well before her stage debut, I couldn't help but be proud of the guy. Galing!
Someday, people, someday. ;)
Thursday, September 29, 2005
Wednesday, September 28, 2005
Interview #7: Diversified Communications Agency
On the day of my second-month anniversary here in Manila, I thought I was going to come to my seventh interview with tears in my eyes. I didn't and I know God was totally looking after me. How else could I explain that I made it to Ortigas from San Mateo in 45 minutes?
My interview was at 2 p.m. The driver arrived at the house at 1 p.m. from doing his daily errands. With a huge scowl on my face and tears waiting to fall down my cheeks, I got in the car thinking that this was by far the worst situation I have been in on the day of a job interview. Realizing that I was not a happy camper, our driver offered to take me to the Quezon Ave. MRT stop rather than my usual LRT Katipunan stop. When I got to Quezon Ave., I immediately thought that I had a slight chance of making it on time: the ticket line was relatively short (compared to the usual line at the Cubao stop). After a few seconds I got in line, the other ticket window opened and I quickly moved over there. Within a few seconds, I made it through the turnstile and a few seconds later, the train arrived. Go, God!
Once I got to the Shaw Blvd. stop (took me only fifteen beautiful minutes from Quezon Ave.), I opted to take the stairs instead of the crowded escalator. I don't know how the Shaw stop works, but this time around, the entrance to Shangri-La Mall was right there in front of me. I didn't have to go around the building, take an escalator and such. A basta, no hassle at all! After getting past the long line of bag inspection, I zoomed towards the elevator which took me to the first level of Shang. Once there, the security guard flagged me a taxi and off I went to the heart of my favorite yuppy-town, Ortigas.
I arrived at my destination at 1:45 with 15 minutes to spare to cool my body down and look presentable. First impression? I can call this building home! Why? The bathroom, err, C.R. was well lit and there was an attendant at hand. Yes, who cares about job benefits like health insurance when you get a clean bathroom daily! LoL.
The interview went great. I met up with a senior account executive and group head for two separate divisions of the company. We all clicked. I was called "impressive" and "patriotic." I called them "young" and "creative." Good times, I tell ya! I walked away with both of their business cards; they told me that my second interview will be next week with the executive director. =)
After chilling at Starbucks (did I just say "chilling"?!), I took a taxi to go back to Shang and was able to see what's around that very building. For one, a Seattle's Best is downstairs. To the right of the building is a Starbucks. What's to the left of the building? Jollibee! Oh gyeah! I will never have to bring lunch ever again! LoL. Ang babaw talaga! HaHa!
I really don't want to get my hopes up, though. If this second interview was like the one before, then I know that the battle has just begun. I know that I'm going to be asked again about my citizenship and my sincerity about staying in this country. I know that once again I'll have to make my potential employer believe that they have nothing to be afraid about. After that, there's that little issue called salary expectation.
Hurdles, man, hurdles! I just hope that God is there again with me next week. I want this...more than a boyfriend. And boy, does that say a lot! LoL.
My interview was at 2 p.m. The driver arrived at the house at 1 p.m. from doing his daily errands. With a huge scowl on my face and tears waiting to fall down my cheeks, I got in the car thinking that this was by far the worst situation I have been in on the day of a job interview. Realizing that I was not a happy camper, our driver offered to take me to the Quezon Ave. MRT stop rather than my usual LRT Katipunan stop. When I got to Quezon Ave., I immediately thought that I had a slight chance of making it on time: the ticket line was relatively short (compared to the usual line at the Cubao stop). After a few seconds I got in line, the other ticket window opened and I quickly moved over there. Within a few seconds, I made it through the turnstile and a few seconds later, the train arrived. Go, God!
Once I got to the Shaw Blvd. stop (took me only fifteen beautiful minutes from Quezon Ave.), I opted to take the stairs instead of the crowded escalator. I don't know how the Shaw stop works, but this time around, the entrance to Shangri-La Mall was right there in front of me. I didn't have to go around the building, take an escalator and such. A basta, no hassle at all! After getting past the long line of bag inspection, I zoomed towards the elevator which took me to the first level of Shang. Once there, the security guard flagged me a taxi and off I went to the heart of my favorite yuppy-town, Ortigas.
I arrived at my destination at 1:45 with 15 minutes to spare to cool my body down and look presentable. First impression? I can call this building home! Why? The bathroom, err, C.R. was well lit and there was an attendant at hand. Yes, who cares about job benefits like health insurance when you get a clean bathroom daily! LoL.
The interview went great. I met up with a senior account executive and group head for two separate divisions of the company. We all clicked. I was called "impressive" and "patriotic." I called them "young" and "creative." Good times, I tell ya! I walked away with both of their business cards; they told me that my second interview will be next week with the executive director. =)
After chilling at Starbucks (did I just say "chilling"?!), I took a taxi to go back to Shang and was able to see what's around that very building. For one, a Seattle's Best is downstairs. To the right of the building is a Starbucks. What's to the left of the building? Jollibee! Oh gyeah! I will never have to bring lunch ever again! LoL. Ang babaw talaga! HaHa!
I really don't want to get my hopes up, though. If this second interview was like the one before, then I know that the battle has just begun. I know that I'm going to be asked again about my citizenship and my sincerity about staying in this country. I know that once again I'll have to make my potential employer believe that they have nothing to be afraid about. After that, there's that little issue called salary expectation.
Hurdles, man, hurdles! I just hope that God is there again with me next week. I want this...more than a boyfriend. And boy, does that say a lot! LoL.
Monday, September 26, 2005
My Goodness
Me: sis....pretty naman ako di ba? i mean, im not ugly naman, di ba?
Pen: oo naman
Pen: you know what, you're cute kasi
Pen: most guys prefer sexy over cute lol
Me: so parang Barbie doll nga?
Pen: go LANDI-FY yourself para maging sexy
Me: hindi nga kaya no...pang-wholesome nga ako! lol
Pen: i think so
Pen: yun nga eh
Pen: wholesome ka pero most guys want someone they can lust at
Pen: so just pray to papa God (oh di ba so wholesome talaga) to send you a wholesome guy din
So apparently my effect on guys is that they want to pinch my cheeks and pat me on the head instead of asking me out for a second date. I bring them joy and entertainment because I'm "very pinoy for a Fil-Am." I'm the girl they wish they could take home to meet their parents, but not the girl they actually spend hours driving home after work. The truth hurts talaga! LoL.
Actually, I've known it all along. Being thedisillusioned person that I am, I truly believe that my counterpart is somewhere in this darn metropolis. Dammit, get out of the seminary now! Now, I say!
Pen: oo naman
Pen: you know what, you're cute kasi
Pen: most guys prefer sexy over cute lol
Me: so parang Barbie doll nga?
Pen: go LANDI-FY yourself para maging sexy
Me: hindi nga kaya no...pang-wholesome nga ako! lol
Pen: i think so
Pen: yun nga eh
Pen: wholesome ka pero most guys want someone they can lust at
Pen: so just pray to papa God (oh di ba so wholesome talaga) to send you a wholesome guy din
So apparently my effect on guys is that they want to pinch my cheeks and pat me on the head instead of asking me out for a second date. I bring them joy and entertainment because I'm "very pinoy for a Fil-Am." I'm the girl they wish they could take home to meet their parents, but not the girl they actually spend hours driving home after work. The truth hurts talaga! LoL.
Actually, I've known it all along. Being the
Saturday, September 24, 2005
Three's Company
My lovelife is becoming more of a comedy rather than a tragedy. What's worse than not having a date on a Saturday? Going on someone else's date as...a chaperone!
Last night, after I got home, I found out that my cousin was going on his very first one-on-one date today. As with all the love-related stories that I've heard before, I got all giddy hearing all the details. My cousin even told me about a thing he did for the girl days before and I must say that it was a "winner." He then asked me for dating advice, like how to keep the conversation going during a date. Imagine that! I was being asked for dating advice AND it was about talking. Me, a talkative dating expert?! Who knew you could be an expert at something you don't have experience in! HeHe. After making sure to say "Just be yourself" (Naks!), I went to bed with a smile on my face. Ahh, young love. How sweet it is to be young and angst-free. LoL.
Well, today was The Day. He came into my room to ask me if I was coming with him (I had this running joke with Ninang that I could be his chaperone, but I didn't know that the idea was going to be entertained!). I asked him whether he wanted me to come or not and being the nice cousin that he is, he said that it was okay for me to come (That's pity for you! LoL). We established a plan and off we went to Shangri-La (Yes, Kuya H, na naman!).
After getting there, I was told of a little "problem." Being the cool cousin that I am *ahem, I agreed to help out. When The Girl arrived, I immediately went to her and said, "Hi Girl! Bakit ang tagal mo?!" with matching beso-beso on the cheek. Her younger brother left her in my safe company with no questions asked. I then brought The Girl to Pinsan J. O, di ba? What was the comment afterwards? "Ang galing umarte ni Ate Min!" Kids, kids, with age comes experience. It all comes naturally! LoL.
Before the movie started, The Girl and I spent some time talking to eachother. After the date, my cousin asked, "O, so ano pinagusapan ninyo?" After I told him, he said, "Naks, ang dami ninyong napagusapan ha! Bonded na kayo!" Well, I'm a pleasant person as long as you give me a chance. Just ask Iko! LoL.
So here's the punchline: When I was buying my movie ticket,
Me: Umm, F14 na lang.
Clerk: Isa lang po?
Me (thinking in my head): Dammit, yes, isa lang! Kailangan pa bang ipaalala sa akin na nagiisa ako?! Hindi pa puwedeng mag-isang manuod ng "A Perfect Catch"? Kapag maganda ba kailangan may lovelife (ROFL!)? Kasalanan ko ba na nagiisa ako? Ha? Ha?
Touchy, touchy. HeHe.
Celebrity sighting of the day: Joseph Yeo and Rico Villanueva (there was another guy with them, but I had no idea who he was)
Last night, after I got home, I found out that my cousin was going on his very first one-on-one date today. As with all the love-related stories that I've heard before, I got all giddy hearing all the details. My cousin even told me about a thing he did for the girl days before and I must say that it was a "winner." He then asked me for dating advice, like how to keep the conversation going during a date. Imagine that! I was being asked for dating advice AND it was about talking. Me, a talkative dating expert?! Who knew you could be an expert at something you don't have experience in! HeHe. After making sure to say "Just be yourself" (Naks!), I went to bed with a smile on my face. Ahh, young love. How sweet it is to be young and angst-free. LoL.
Well, today was The Day. He came into my room to ask me if I was coming with him (I had this running joke with Ninang that I could be his chaperone, but I didn't know that the idea was going to be entertained!). I asked him whether he wanted me to come or not and being the nice cousin that he is, he said that it was okay for me to come (That's pity for you! LoL). We established a plan and off we went to Shangri-La (Yes, Kuya H, na naman!).
After getting there, I was told of a little "problem." Being the cool cousin that I am *ahem, I agreed to help out. When The Girl arrived, I immediately went to her and said, "Hi Girl! Bakit ang tagal mo?!" with matching beso-beso on the cheek. Her younger brother left her in my safe company with no questions asked. I then brought The Girl to Pinsan J. O, di ba? What was the comment afterwards? "Ang galing umarte ni Ate Min!" Kids, kids, with age comes experience. It all comes naturally! LoL.
Before the movie started, The Girl and I spent some time talking to eachother. After the date, my cousin asked, "O, so ano pinagusapan ninyo?" After I told him, he said, "Naks, ang dami ninyong napagusapan ha! Bonded na kayo!" Well, I'm a pleasant person as long as you give me a chance. Just ask Iko! LoL.
So here's the punchline: When I was buying my movie ticket,
Me: Umm, F14 na lang.
Clerk: Isa lang po?
Me (thinking in my head): Dammit, yes, isa lang! Kailangan pa bang ipaalala sa akin na nagiisa ako?! Hindi pa puwedeng mag-isang manuod ng "A Perfect Catch"? Kapag maganda ba kailangan may lovelife (ROFL!)? Kasalanan ko ba na nagiisa ako? Ha? Ha?
Touchy, touchy. HeHe.
Celebrity sighting of the day: Joseph Yeo and Rico Villanueva (there was another guy with them, but I had no idea who he was)
Friday, September 23, 2005
You Had Me At "Hello"
1. He's cute.
2. He's lovable.
3. He's friendly.
4. He's a great conversationalist.
5. He likes to collect things. "2 Batman. 2 Spiderman."
6. He has a great sense of style. "Who's that on your shirt?" "Dash."
7. He's smart. "Is he from...The Lion King? Cinderella?" "No, The Incredibles."
8. He laughs at my jokes. "No more cape? How will he fly? He will walk na lang?" ::laughs::
9. He likes me.
10. He will see me again.
Meet my new friend, Iko:
That'sRenzo Cruz Kuya Heinz on the left. Huwag ninyong pansinin; extra lang yan. HaHa!
Kuya H introduced me to Iko in hopes of expanding my network of friends. After an awkward introduction (if I may say so myself!), Iko started talking to me on his own about Batman and his current handicap (the broken cape). Iko, thanks for talking to me. You made me miss my nephews and niece, but that's okay. And as with all of my promises, I will buy you candy the next time I see you. And your Tito Kiki was right about you and I, this is the beginning of a beautiful relationship. Friends forever! ;P
2. He's lovable.
3. He's friendly.
4. He's a great conversationalist.
5. He likes to collect things. "2 Batman. 2 Spiderman."
6. He has a great sense of style. "Who's that on your shirt?" "Dash."
7. He's smart. "Is he from...The Lion King? Cinderella?" "No, The Incredibles."
8. He laughs at my jokes. "No more cape? How will he fly? He will walk na lang?" ::laughs::
9. He likes me.
10. He will see me again.
Meet my new friend, Iko:
That's
Kuya H introduced me to Iko in hopes of expanding my network of friends. After an awkward introduction (if I may say so myself!), Iko started talking to me on his own about Batman and his current handicap (the broken cape). Iko, thanks for talking to me. You made me miss my nephews and niece, but that's okay. And as with all of my promises, I will buy you candy the next time I see you. And your Tito Kiki was right about you and I, this is the beginning of a beautiful relationship. Friends forever! ;P
Sunday, September 18, 2005
Kumare Weekend
Day I:
Like what I told Zara, I have no idea how to even begin to write about the events that unfolded last night. It was too fun, too revealing, too quirky, and too ... R-rated? LoL.
My Friday's text to Zara read: "Alam ko na may asawa ka na. Alam ko na may anak ka na. Pero gimik tayo tomorrow night from 8-12mn. Eastwood. May driver tayo! First and last time ito. Sige na." Knowing me well enough to have heard the desperation through the words I sent, she agreed to accompany me without any hesitation or excuses. Walang pahirapan! Game agad! Yan ang kaibigan na maasahan! HaHa!
After being dropped off in Libis by the relatives, Zara and I had to undergo a major test: to cross the very busy E. Rodriguez Avenue. Granted that this was the very first time in sooo many weeks that I've actually been out of the house on a weekend (besides going to church), I guess I was willing to do anything to make the situation work out including risking my life.
As if we were trying to re-live our elementary school days, we held hands like second graders do. Actually, no, I grasped her hands really tightly and she couldn't do anything about it. HeHe. She also made sure to get in front of me. No, she wasn't trying to be brave or put her life on the line for me, she was just smart enough not to let the dumb girl get ran over dahil konsensya pa niya yan! HaHa! With my reflective, bling-bling gimik clothes to warn traffic, we managed to cross the road unharmed and as beautiful as ever. Pucha, kaninong website ito?! Ang kapal nung nagsusulat eh! HaHa!
After an artery-clogging dinner and realizing that shopping is not in our immediate agenda, we decided to spend the next 4.5 hours sitting on our butts and talking the night away. It made me realize that there are just some things that cannot be said via 15 years' worth of snail mail. Such topics are:
- Anatomy (*ahem)
- Psychotic exes of exes
- The color white (*ahem)
- Quarter life crisis and its "side effects"
- Extra-curricular activities of our friends (*ahem)
*SIGH. I had a lot of fun. This was definitely a moment to remember (Tissue, please! LoL). And to all the single, 25-30 year-old males of this country, thank Zara. Before you go to bed tonight, just go ahead and say thanks quietly. If you're lucky, you'll know why later on. ;P
Day II:
As if getting home at 2 a.m. wasn't enough, we still spent today together. I had lunch with Zara, Zara's mom, sisters, and nephews, and as always, I was feeling like a part of the family again. Matagal na nga akong nagpapaampon pero ayaw ni Tita. LoL. Afterwards, we spent a couple of hours at the salon. Chismisan kagabi at parlor today...babae nga kami! HeHe.
And, just like last night, Zara taught me another thing today: how to ride an "FX." Sis, napaka-masa ng mga lessons mo! LoL. Kulang na lang manood tayo ng Lovestruck. HaHa! So there, I can ride another public transportation vehicle AND cross a national road! Trying to be (and acting like) a local has never been this easy! Naks!
Celebrity sighting of the weekend: John and CamillePratts
Friday, September 16, 2005
Life Track
Today was brought to you by the letters P, M, and S. I spent the entire day with iTunes to get by (since being around people and crying my eyes out is not an option! HeHe!). So, here's the current soundtrack of my life:
10. The Journey - Lea Salonga
What a journey it has been
And the end is not in sight
But the stars are out tonight
And they’re bound to guide my way
When they’re shining on my life
I can see your better day
I won’t let the darkness in
What a journey it has been
09. Reflection - Christina Aguilera
There's a heart that must be free to fly
That burns with a need to know
The reason why
Why must we all conceal
What we think
How we feel
Must there be a secret me
I'm forced to hide
I wont pretend that I'm
Someone else for all time
08. With a Smile - Eraserheads
Lift your head, baby, don't be scared
Of the things that could go wrong along the way
You'll get by with a smile
You can't win at everything but you can try
07. You've Got a Friend - James Taylor
Hey, ain’t it good to know that you’ve got a friend?
People can be so cold
They’ll hurt you and desert you
Well they’ll take your soul if you let them
Oh yeah, but don’t you let them
06. Love Song For No One - John Mayer
Staying home alone on a Friday
Flat on the floor looking back
On old love
Or lack thereof
After all the crushes are faded
And all my wishful thinking was wrong
I’m jaded
I hate it
05. Through the Rain - Mariah Carey
I can make it through the rain
I can stand up once again
On my own and I know
That I’m strong enough to mend
And every time I feel afraid
I hold tighter to my faith
And I live one more day
And I make it through the rain
04. I Want to Know What Love Is - Sarah Geronimo
In my life
There's been heartache and pain
I dont know if I can face it again
Can't stop now I've traveled so far
To change this lonely life
03. Walking Away - Craig David
I'm walking away from the troubles in my life
I'm walking away oh to find a better day
I'm walking away from the troubles in my life
I'm walking away oh to find a better day
I'm walking away
02. Not That Kinda Girl - Jojo
I'm not your everyday, 'round the way
Don't go bar-hoppin', chillin' on the block
On a cell phone frontin'
Never that, cuz I'm not that kinda girl
01. Tumatakbo - Mojofly
Tatangapin nalang ba ang mapait na tadhana
O kaya’y
Tatangapin nalang ba na ako’y
Sadyang hindi pinagpala
Tigilan na ang drama
Punasan na ang luha
Since I can't carry a tune, please sing your hearts out for me while I shake all the blues away. =) Oh, and if you're a fellow sawi, the Mojofly song is the current anthem to beat! Catch it on MYX! Your choice, your music...dammit, I should be a VJ! LoL.
10. The Journey - Lea Salonga
What a journey it has been
And the end is not in sight
But the stars are out tonight
And they’re bound to guide my way
When they’re shining on my life
I can see your better day
I won’t let the darkness in
What a journey it has been
09. Reflection - Christina Aguilera
There's a heart that must be free to fly
That burns with a need to know
The reason why
Why must we all conceal
What we think
How we feel
Must there be a secret me
I'm forced to hide
I wont pretend that I'm
Someone else for all time
08. With a Smile - Eraserheads
Lift your head, baby, don't be scared
Of the things that could go wrong along the way
You'll get by with a smile
You can't win at everything but you can try
07. You've Got a Friend - James Taylor
Hey, ain’t it good to know that you’ve got a friend?
People can be so cold
They’ll hurt you and desert you
Well they’ll take your soul if you let them
Oh yeah, but don’t you let them
06. Love Song For No One - John Mayer
Staying home alone on a Friday
Flat on the floor looking back
On old love
Or lack thereof
After all the crushes are faded
And all my wishful thinking was wrong
I’m jaded
I hate it
05. Through the Rain - Mariah Carey
I can make it through the rain
I can stand up once again
On my own and I know
That I’m strong enough to mend
And every time I feel afraid
I hold tighter to my faith
And I live one more day
And I make it through the rain
04. I Want to Know What Love Is - Sarah Geronimo
In my life
There's been heartache and pain
I dont know if I can face it again
Can't stop now I've traveled so far
To change this lonely life
03. Walking Away - Craig David
I'm walking away from the troubles in my life
I'm walking away oh to find a better day
I'm walking away from the troubles in my life
I'm walking away oh to find a better day
I'm walking away
02. Not That Kinda Girl - Jojo
I'm not your everyday, 'round the way
Don't go bar-hoppin', chillin' on the block
On a cell phone frontin'
Never that, cuz I'm not that kinda girl
01. Tumatakbo - Mojofly
Tatangapin nalang ba ang mapait na tadhana
O kaya’y
Tatangapin nalang ba na ako’y
Sadyang hindi pinagpala
Tigilan na ang drama
Punasan na ang luha
Since I can't carry a tune, please sing your hearts out for me while I shake all the blues away. =) Oh, and if you're a fellow sawi, the Mojofly song is the current anthem to beat! Catch it on MYX! Your choice, your music...dammit, I should be a VJ! LoL.
Thursday, September 15, 2005
Take Your Pick
Tet and I went to the Ateneo-La Salle game today. All my giddyness of seeing one of the biggest rivalries of all time (well, at least in this country) disappeared after seeing Tet fuming mad over the score by the third quarter. LoL. Die hard ito! Hindi ko kinaya! LoL.
And like what we always do when we get together, Tet and I told eachother our current problems. Hers is usually about her friends while mine is the walang kamatayang career and lovelife.
For the record, let me just say that they are correlated with one another: when one is going bad, the other is going well and vise versa. It's like God really doesn't want me to have both. Tet, the positive thinker that she is, made sure to point out to me, "Sis, kapag may boyfriend ka naman, you don't need money!" Umm, yeah, this is from the same girl who is wishing that we become neighbors in the same apartment building in Ortigas. ;P
Magmadre na lang kaya ako? LoL. Job and lovelife in one yun, di ba? HeHe!
And like what we always do when we get together, Tet and I told eachother our current problems. Hers is usually about her friends while mine is the walang kamatayang career and lovelife.
For the record, let me just say that they are correlated with one another: when one is going bad, the other is going well and vise versa. It's like God really doesn't want me to have both. Tet, the positive thinker that she is, made sure to point out to me, "Sis, kapag may boyfriend ka naman, you don't need money!" Umm, yeah, this is from the same girl who is wishing that we become neighbors in the same apartment building in Ortigas. ;P
Magmadre na lang kaya ako? LoL. Job and lovelife in one yun, di ba? HeHe!
Wednesday, September 14, 2005
Interviews # 5 & 6
Powder blue is power blue.
During the days of one group oral presentation per class every quarter, the guys would always wear their powder blue long-sleeved, button-up shirts. If we were to pick a crayon to describe the color, it would be periwinkle, but a little bit darker. Anyway, there would always be several guys wearing this color during presentation days and it was just THE professional color of choice. Not to be outdone, I have one as well.
When I was getting prepared this morning for Interviews 5 & 6, I noticed something, though...
Me: Ninang, mukha ba akong tiga-SM?
Ninang: Hindi. Mukha kang tiga-Rustan's!
*SIGH. I may need to put that shirt away while I go to all of my interviews. LoL.
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Interview #5 was for a publishing company. HR Guy fired questions, I answered. When he asked if I had any plans of going back to the U.S. anytime soon, I said, "No immediate plans" and he believed me unlike everyone else who have interviewed me before. I like that! He asked me about my citizenship and he didn't give me any grief over it. I like that! He told me what they're offering for the job (and my heart sank). He endorsed my application and I met with the Marketing Director. I took a test and that was that. I like the position and I think I can use the skills that I have and use them in a field that I'm truly interested in. However, I would have to kiss moving out goodbye. Hence, if they end up calling me, there is a huge chance that I may have to turn them down unless the benefits outweigh the meager salary.
Interview #6 is for the same company as Interview #2. I thought I came there for salary negotiations, but it was simply the second interview with HR and the first interview with two of my potential supervisors. I have a couple of issues, but the biggest one was convincing them that I am not going to go back to Seattle anytime soon. *SIGH. Seriously, it was such a huge issue that it came up several times during 1.5 hours. How exactly can you make someone believe you without him/her knowing who you are? I need to solve this problem if I am to get a job in this country. Please let me know any of your bright ideas. I sure can use it!
During the days of one group oral presentation per class every quarter, the guys would always wear their powder blue long-sleeved, button-up shirts. If we were to pick a crayon to describe the color, it would be periwinkle, but a little bit darker. Anyway, there would always be several guys wearing this color during presentation days and it was just THE professional color of choice. Not to be outdone, I have one as well.
When I was getting prepared this morning for Interviews 5 & 6, I noticed something, though...
Me: Ninang, mukha ba akong tiga-SM?
Ninang: Hindi. Mukha kang tiga-Rustan's!
*SIGH. I may need to put that shirt away while I go to all of my interviews. LoL.
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Interview #5 was for a publishing company. HR Guy fired questions, I answered. When he asked if I had any plans of going back to the U.S. anytime soon, I said, "No immediate plans" and he believed me unlike everyone else who have interviewed me before. I like that! He asked me about my citizenship and he didn't give me any grief over it. I like that! He told me what they're offering for the job (and my heart sank). He endorsed my application and I met with the Marketing Director. I took a test and that was that. I like the position and I think I can use the skills that I have and use them in a field that I'm truly interested in. However, I would have to kiss moving out goodbye. Hence, if they end up calling me, there is a huge chance that I may have to turn them down unless the benefits outweigh the meager salary.
Interview #6 is for the same company as Interview #2. I thought I came there for salary negotiations, but it was simply the second interview with HR and the first interview with two of my potential supervisors. I have a couple of issues, but the biggest one was convincing them that I am not going to go back to Seattle anytime soon. *SIGH. Seriously, it was such a huge issue that it came up several times during 1.5 hours. How exactly can you make someone believe you without him/her knowing who you are? I need to solve this problem if I am to get a job in this country. Please let me know any of your bright ideas. I sure can use it!
Monday, September 12, 2005
Interview #4
Another week, another interview.
Since "The TV Station" and this company today are sister companies, I was expecting the worst already. When I was handed an application form to fill out when I was already told to bring a copy of my resume, I cringed. But all went well. I even made the interviewer laugh...
HR Girl: Any plans of getting married anytime soon? (Pati ba mga strangers umaasa din?!)
Me: None. My friends are all getting married one-by-one. I'll let them go first and see what happens to them.
HR Girl: :: insert laughs here ::
Anyway, you know what I've noticed? HR here has this thing of recommending you to other positions. I mean, there's nothing wrong with that; it's just that I've never experienced that in the States. I mean, if you applied for the wrong position, sorry na lang. But here, HR takes the time to sell you another position other than the one you're applying for. Today, HR wanted me to be a Sales Executive rather than the marketing position that I applied for. I turned that down with a quickness. If these HR people just knew about my lovelife, then they would probaby know that sales isn't really my forte. ;P
But that wasn't all. She also suggested that I tell my parents to buy me one of the condos right around the corner (because I told her that I would like to move out once I have a job to be closer to civilization). Yeah right. My mom would drag me back to Seattle with her bare hands if I ever did that. HeHe.
Salary negotiations for my Ortigas-located job on Wednesday. Wish me luck that I get enough money! It's all about being able to afford an apartment in the National Capital Region! I didn't know that I was a promdi until I saw the "You are now leaving the NCR" road sign today on my way home. Man, no wonder I have this thing for promdis! Tsk. Tsk. Love your own nga naman! LoL.
Celebrity sightings for the past few weeks: Sandy And0long, Amy Austr1a, and Lorna Tolentin0 at Edsa Shang Hotel; William Mart1nez and Yay0 Aguila at Sweet Inspirations; Regine T0lentino and husband at Edsa Shang Mall.
Since "The TV Station" and this company today are sister companies, I was expecting the worst already. When I was handed an application form to fill out when I was already told to bring a copy of my resume, I cringed. But all went well. I even made the interviewer laugh...
HR Girl: Any plans of getting married anytime soon? (Pati ba mga strangers umaasa din?!)
Me: None. My friends are all getting married one-by-one. I'll let them go first and see what happens to them.
HR Girl: :: insert laughs here ::
Anyway, you know what I've noticed? HR here has this thing of recommending you to other positions. I mean, there's nothing wrong with that; it's just that I've never experienced that in the States. I mean, if you applied for the wrong position, sorry na lang. But here, HR takes the time to sell you another position other than the one you're applying for. Today, HR wanted me to be a Sales Executive rather than the marketing position that I applied for. I turned that down with a quickness. If these HR people just knew about my lovelife, then they would probaby know that sales isn't really my forte. ;P
But that wasn't all. She also suggested that I tell my parents to buy me one of the condos right around the corner (because I told her that I would like to move out once I have a job to be closer to civilization). Yeah right. My mom would drag me back to Seattle with her bare hands if I ever did that. HeHe.
Salary negotiations for my Ortigas-located job on Wednesday. Wish me luck that I get enough money! It's all about being able to afford an apartment in the National Capital Region! I didn't know that I was a promdi until I saw the "You are now leaving the NCR" road sign today on my way home. Man, no wonder I have this thing for promdis! Tsk. Tsk. Love your own nga naman! LoL.
Celebrity sightings for the past few weeks: Sandy And0long, Amy Austr1a, and Lorna Tolentin0 at Edsa Shang Hotel; William Mart1nez and Yay0 Aguila at Sweet Inspirations; Regine T0lentino and husband at Edsa Shang Mall.
Friday, September 9, 2005
Menace to Society
I hate torpes.
While most women (who are all attached probably) cheer on the local torpe to keep doing what he’s doing, I, on the otherhand, just roll my eyes. Torpes make my life a living hell. Okay, okay, that was a bit harsh. I’m just saying that being single sucks and the torpes of the world aren’t exactly helping anyone around here.
Exactly one week ago, my 17-year-old male cousin and I had a bonding moment. I asked him about his lovelife and he laid out all the details for me, hoping that I could give him some advice. At that time, things weren’t going well and I told him to go find another girl who was worth his time. I told him, “Pogi ka naman. Tapos, here in the Philippines, it’s the norm for the guy to seek after girls. Kaming mga babae, we can’t do that. We just sit and wait. My point is that you have the power to find a girl who will love you just as much as you love her.”
Not to oppress my fellow women, but you got to agree that it’s not a part of the culture around here for the girl to go around and ask the guy out. I mean you could and I assume some guys would actually like that, but generally speaking, it’s just not done around here. Hence, the guys got to ask; the guys have to make the move. If the guys don’t, then all the single people in this country will be home every Friday blogging like me. You don’t want that; trust me. HeHe.
My point is that even if the guy is romantic, it doesn’t mean much if he doesn’t actually show it to the girl. Even if the guy is a good guy, it doesn’t mean much if he’s stuck at home just thinking about the good things he will do for the girl. You got to walk the walk and talk the talk, fellas. In other words, “Magpakalalake ka!”
Yes, it’s easier said than done. I will never ever know what it’s like to be a guy (Yes, regardless of my un-girly ways, I will never know what it’s like to be a guy!). I understand that. I also understand that as humans, our ego and superegos need to be protected. Getting rejected sucks. I know that for a fact. But, we got to do what we got to do. If we want something, go for it. Take the risk. Afterall, who would want a guy who doesn’t have the balls to do what he needs to do in life? Guys like those were the ones who died during the caveman days because they didn’t venture out and get the food that they needed or the girl they needed to procreate. You don’t want to be like them, do you?
All I really want is for everyone to be happy and what we fail to realize is that our happiness depends on us. Life is there for our taking; love is there for our taking. At my age, wasting time isn’t really in my agenda anymore. “You like me? Yes? Good. You don’t? Okay, let me find someone else who does.” It’s as easy as that. Let’s not prolong the agony. Cut to the chase. Be honest. Whatever the outcome may be, at least you know the truth. I would rather have the truth as quickly as possible rather than a lifetime of “what ifs.”
Caveat: There is also a fault in “feeling hanep/pogi” so when I say go for what you want, proceed with caution. And yes, the counterpart of the torpes are the pakipots. If you decide to continue being a torpe, damn, find a pakipot. Magsama kayo and let me know the outcome of that relationship. Ewan ko lang kung may mapapala kayo sa mga buhay ninyo! I sound bitter again. Tsk. Tsk. HaHa! Peace to all!
While most women (who are all attached probably) cheer on the local torpe to keep doing what he’s doing, I, on the otherhand, just roll my eyes. Torpes make my life a living hell. Okay, okay, that was a bit harsh. I’m just saying that being single sucks and the torpes of the world aren’t exactly helping anyone around here.
Exactly one week ago, my 17-year-old male cousin and I had a bonding moment. I asked him about his lovelife and he laid out all the details for me, hoping that I could give him some advice. At that time, things weren’t going well and I told him to go find another girl who was worth his time. I told him, “Pogi ka naman. Tapos, here in the Philippines, it’s the norm for the guy to seek after girls. Kaming mga babae, we can’t do that. We just sit and wait. My point is that you have the power to find a girl who will love you just as much as you love her.”
Not to oppress my fellow women, but you got to agree that it’s not a part of the culture around here for the girl to go around and ask the guy out. I mean you could and I assume some guys would actually like that, but generally speaking, it’s just not done around here. Hence, the guys got to ask; the guys have to make the move. If the guys don’t, then all the single people in this country will be home every Friday blogging like me. You don’t want that; trust me. HeHe.
My point is that even if the guy is romantic, it doesn’t mean much if he doesn’t actually show it to the girl. Even if the guy is a good guy, it doesn’t mean much if he’s stuck at home just thinking about the good things he will do for the girl. You got to walk the walk and talk the talk, fellas. In other words, “Magpakalalake ka!”
Yes, it’s easier said than done. I will never ever know what it’s like to be a guy (Yes, regardless of my un-girly ways, I will never know what it’s like to be a guy!). I understand that. I also understand that as humans, our ego and superegos need to be protected. Getting rejected sucks. I know that for a fact. But, we got to do what we got to do. If we want something, go for it. Take the risk. Afterall, who would want a guy who doesn’t have the balls to do what he needs to do in life? Guys like those were the ones who died during the caveman days because they didn’t venture out and get the food that they needed or the girl they needed to procreate. You don’t want to be like them, do you?
All I really want is for everyone to be happy and what we fail to realize is that our happiness depends on us. Life is there for our taking; love is there for our taking. At my age, wasting time isn’t really in my agenda anymore. “You like me? Yes? Good. You don’t? Okay, let me find someone else who does.” It’s as easy as that. Let’s not prolong the agony. Cut to the chase. Be honest. Whatever the outcome may be, at least you know the truth. I would rather have the truth as quickly as possible rather than a lifetime of “what ifs.”
Caveat: There is also a fault in “feeling hanep/pogi” so when I say go for what you want, proceed with caution. And yes, the counterpart of the torpes are the pakipots. If you decide to continue being a torpe, damn, find a pakipot. Magsama kayo and let me know the outcome of that relationship. Ewan ko lang kung may mapapala kayo sa mga buhay ninyo! I sound bitter again. Tsk. Tsk. HaHa! Peace to all!
Thursday, September 8, 2005
I Would Go the Distance
During dinner a few minutes ago,
Me: Anong oras kayo aalis tomorrow morning?
Ninang: 5:30.
Me: Ngii!
Ninang: Bakit, saan ka ba pupunta bukas?
Me: Wala lang. Tambay lang wherever.
Ninang: Ang hirap naman na wala kang kasama.
Me: Sanay na.
Ninang: Friday na Friday, walang nagyayaya sa 'yo?
Ouch! Talk about a deadly one-liner! I'm surprised that I didn't shed a tear or two right there and then. LoL.
I blame Kuya Heinz and my big mouth for my being alone every single Friday night. I should have never, ever, ever claimed that I lived in some city in Rizal. I vividly remember Kuya Heinz asking me how he could ever sell me to someone: "Pare, may ipapakilala ako sa 'yo. Maganda, mabait, matalino, pero pare, kailangan mong ihatid sa San Mateo."
Then, we also have Tet who told me that guys have this certain "Location Quotient," that if a girl lived far, guys would think twice about dating her. *Sniff. *Sniff.
Sige na nga, career na lang nga muna. I get the hint already. LoL.
Me: Anong oras kayo aalis tomorrow morning?
Ninang: 5:30.
Me: Ngii!
Ninang: Bakit, saan ka ba pupunta bukas?
Me: Wala lang. Tambay lang wherever.
Ninang: Ang hirap naman na wala kang kasama.
Me: Sanay na.
Ninang: Friday na Friday, walang nagyayaya sa 'yo?
Ouch! Talk about a deadly one-liner! I'm surprised that I didn't shed a tear or two right there and then. LoL.
I blame Kuya Heinz and my big mouth for my being alone every single Friday night. I should have never, ever, ever claimed that I lived in some city in Rizal. I vividly remember Kuya Heinz asking me how he could ever sell me to someone: "Pare, may ipapakilala ako sa 'yo. Maganda, mabait, matalino, pero pare, kailangan mong ihatid sa San Mateo."
Then, we also have Tet who told me that guys have this certain "Location Quotient," that if a girl lived far, guys would think twice about dating her. *Sniff. *Sniff.
Sige na nga, career na lang nga muna. I get the hint already. LoL.
Wednesday, September 7, 2005
Sawi Girls Unite
I'm sorry to all the 25-30 year-old, single, with a car, males of this country. I'm sorry because I was cursing the living daylights out of all of you today at about 3 p.m. Granted that yes, I did it all silently, but shame on me for thinking that you guys were the problem.
I was just thinking that instead of sitting in the back of a taxi cab, I could've been sitting shotgun in your car. Instead of having my hands on my purse, I could've been holding hands with you. Instead of sitting in traffic (because of those rallyistas at the PP Monument), we could've been sitting somewhere together in the comforts of say, a movie theatre or something. And when I handed P200 to the taxi driver who took me from Power Plant to Katipunan, I knew that I wouldn't have had to do that if I had you. All together now, "Aww." HeHe.
Anyway, I spent the middle part of my day with none other than the soon-to-be Atty. Rosa. On her website, she sounds like a shoe-crazed, shopping-obsessed woman. On YM, she sounds like a boy-crazy sixteen-year-old. In her text messages, she sounds like an intelligent, mature woman who knows how to speak English well. In person, she's all of the above, but much crazier in person. LoL. Daig ako nito!
After having lunch and getting my brows threaded, we decided to hang out at Starbucks to "check out the goods." Grabe, there should be a rule in the Philippines that states that guys can't look at girls if they're not going to approach them. Nakakapikon eh. HaHa. Anyway, Rosa concluded that I prefer the "geeky" types (I'd like to refer to them as the intelligent-looking ones) while she would rather have the "badboy" AND "casually-dressed" types. I'm glad we're not going for the same demographic, fellow sawi girl. LoL.
Rosa disappointed me though. All this time, I thought of myself as cool for making people believe that I'm just another Filipino who grew up in this country, thanks to my Tagalog-speaking ways. Rosa, however, pointed out that I may know Tagalog, but how I say my vowels gives my identity away. A-E-I-O-U, must start reading those Tagalog comics! LoL. At least I don't roll my Rs when I say words like "parang" ha! HeHe.
Good times, fun times. Thanks for taking time away from studying to see me, Rosa! I'm looking forward to "Luneta after the bar." Please continue to stalk those Atenista boys for me; I'm afraid I won't try to venture out to Rockwell again without a driver in tow. I'll try to make do with the Ortigas yuppies. ;P
I was just thinking that instead of sitting in the back of a taxi cab, I could've been sitting shotgun in your car. Instead of having my hands on my purse, I could've been holding hands with you. Instead of sitting in traffic (because of those rallyistas at the PP Monument), we could've been sitting somewhere together in the comforts of say, a movie theatre or something. And when I handed P200 to the taxi driver who took me from Power Plant to Katipunan, I knew that I wouldn't have had to do that if I had you. All together now, "Aww." HeHe.
Anyway, I spent the middle part of my day with none other than the soon-to-be Atty. Rosa. On her website, she sounds like a shoe-crazed, shopping-obsessed woman. On YM, she sounds like a boy-crazy sixteen-year-old. In her text messages, she sounds like an intelligent, mature woman who knows how to speak English well. In person, she's all of the above, but much crazier in person. LoL. Daig ako nito!
After having lunch and getting my brows threaded, we decided to hang out at Starbucks to "check out the goods." Grabe, there should be a rule in the Philippines that states that guys can't look at girls if they're not going to approach them. Nakakapikon eh. HaHa. Anyway, Rosa concluded that I prefer the "geeky" types (I'd like to refer to them as the intelligent-looking ones) while she would rather have the "badboy" AND "casually-dressed" types. I'm glad we're not going for the same demographic, fellow sawi girl. LoL.
Rosa disappointed me though. All this time, I thought of myself as cool for making people believe that I'm just another Filipino who grew up in this country, thanks to my Tagalog-speaking ways. Rosa, however, pointed out that I may know Tagalog, but how I say my vowels gives my identity away. A-E-I-O-U, must start reading those Tagalog comics! LoL. At least I don't roll my Rs when I say words like "parang" ha! HeHe.
Good times, fun times. Thanks for taking time away from studying to see me, Rosa! I'm looking forward to "Luneta after the bar." Please continue to stalk those Atenista boys for me; I'm afraid I won't try to venture out to Rockwell again without a driver in tow. I'll try to make do with the Ortigas yuppies. ;P
Tuesday, September 6, 2005
MNC = Multi-National Channel
I'm happy. Happy, happy, happy. =D
Part I:
I had a 10:30 interview at a multi-national television channel. Two weeks ago, I got stood up. Today certainly made up for it. What's there to say? I felt at home. I felt respected. I felt like I was fulfilling my dream. Naks!
When I tried to hand over my resume, I was told, "I already have this. You already e-mailed this to me." Music to my ears, people! When I tried to say that I'm a Marketing student, I was told, "Me, too. I don't believe in having just one track around here." I swear, I wanted to hug every single person in that room. ::wiping a tear::
After the general manager, I spoke separately to two other people who could potentially be my direct supervisors. No complaints at all. I was not ready for any of the questions they threw at me, but I did well (well enough to be given their business cards). Who knew that my pop culture knowledge could come in handy during a job interview!
God, let them realize my importance; let them make me a regular employee rather than a contractual one; let them offer me enough money to be able to move out of the house and get a place of my very own in the city; let them make me the third Seattle-ite in the company.
Part II:
After getting in the car, I started receiving texts one after the other, all unrelated by the way. One was from Pare, and sure enough, what she told me was true (not like I was thinking you were a liar, Pare, but I had to see it to believe it! LoL).
"hey i know someone. she's in manila right now. she's really great inspite of her antipatika ways. bwahahaha. email me if you want her name and number. :) (i'm serious)."
Yes, I may throw a pity party every single time I talk about my lovelife on here, but please do take care of me, too, when you're trying to help me out. Unless you're the sibling or close friend of the one you're recommending, please don't bother sharing my phone number. Wait, I'm sounding like an ungrateful person. LoL. What I'm trying to say is, please send over a picture and complete profile of the person to me first before any numbers get exchanged. ;P
Part III:
For lunch, I met up with Alessa at The Podium. Seriously, this girl is my savior for never making me feel too lonely in Manila. =) And to add icing to the cake, Jimbo joined us. Finally, he made time for me. I haven't seen him for four weeks already and he dares call me his cousin. Nagtatampo na naman! HaHa!
And call us bored because we decided to bowl after our gluttony! Did any of us know how to bowl? Absolutely not. As proof, I even broke a nail...and sweated (eww, I know). I was the kulelat one out of the three of us, hence, I'm now actually interested in taking bowling lessons. Afterall, how many women bowlers do YOU know? Exactly! Makes me feel empowered just thinking about it. HeHe.
*SIGH. I like these kinds of days...when I can get another person to hang out with me...during the day. Ang saya!
Part I:
I had a 10:30 interview at a multi-national television channel. Two weeks ago, I got stood up. Today certainly made up for it. What's there to say? I felt at home. I felt respected. I felt like I was fulfilling my dream. Naks!
When I tried to hand over my resume, I was told, "I already have this. You already e-mailed this to me." Music to my ears, people! When I tried to say that I'm a Marketing student, I was told, "Me, too. I don't believe in having just one track around here." I swear, I wanted to hug every single person in that room. ::wiping a tear::
After the general manager, I spoke separately to two other people who could potentially be my direct supervisors. No complaints at all. I was not ready for any of the questions they threw at me, but I did well (well enough to be given their business cards). Who knew that my pop culture knowledge could come in handy during a job interview!
God, let them realize my importance; let them make me a regular employee rather than a contractual one; let them offer me enough money to be able to move out of the house and get a place of my very own in the city; let them make me the third Seattle-ite in the company.
Part II:
After getting in the car, I started receiving texts one after the other, all unrelated by the way. One was from Pare, and sure enough, what she told me was true (not like I was thinking you were a liar, Pare, but I had to see it to believe it! LoL).
"hey i know someone. she's in manila right now. she's really great inspite of her antipatika ways. bwahahaha. email me if you want her name and number. :) (i'm serious)."
Yes, I may throw a pity party every single time I talk about my lovelife on here, but please do take care of me, too, when you're trying to help me out. Unless you're the sibling or close friend of the one you're recommending, please don't bother sharing my phone number. Wait, I'm sounding like an ungrateful person. LoL. What I'm trying to say is, please send over a picture and complete profile of the person to me first before any numbers get exchanged. ;P
Part III:
For lunch, I met up with Alessa at The Podium. Seriously, this girl is my savior for never making me feel too lonely in Manila. =) And to add icing to the cake, Jimbo joined us. Finally, he made time for me. I haven't seen him for four weeks already and he dares call me his cousin. Nagtatampo na naman! HaHa!
And call us bored because we decided to bowl after our gluttony! Did any of us know how to bowl? Absolutely not. As proof, I even broke a nail...and sweated (eww, I know). I was the kulelat one out of the three of us, hence, I'm now actually interested in taking bowling lessons. Afterall, how many women bowlers do YOU know? Exactly! Makes me feel empowered just thinking about it. HeHe.
*SIGH. I like these kinds of days...when I can get another person to hang out with me...during the day. Ang saya!
Sunday, September 4, 2005
Here Comes The Other Bride
I just got back from getting my body measurements taken - the second time this year. Yes, folks, I will once again be part of a wedding; I will be a secondary sponsor for Mayie's wedding this January. Kinakareer talaga ang pagaabay! When one of my cousins found out, she said, "Ate Min, grabe, ikaw na siguro yung next na ikakasal!" Please let me know also who the groom will be and maybe I will believe you! LoL.
Zara and Jerwin. Mayie and Dennis. Tet and Jason. Kuya Heinz and Ate Ambie. What do they all have in common? I'm their token single friend. Hmph. LoL. It was funny nga earlier because Mayie asked me if I wanted to watch Nina live daw. So it's going to be Mayie and Dennis, Dennis' sister and her boyfriend, and me. So sabi ko, "OP na naman ako diyan!" LoL. Though I don't mind hanging out with couples because I do get all warm and fuzzy seeing them all happy, but syempre, it makes me think about what I'm missing out on, right? Slightly jealous lang naman. HaHa!
Anyway, it turns out that Dennis' family and my family know eachother. What's funnier is when Dennis and one of my cousins were still in their pre-teens, tinutukso pa daw sila dati. It's such a small world! But if it's such a small world, bakit hindi ako makahanap ng papa? Lintik, ilang years ko na yan sinasabi?! Gasgas na! LoL.
Hay, so the topic of going to the gym came up numerous times tonight. I want to na talaga. It's just that I don't know how to get my butt to Fitness First's Cainta branch on a regular basis. Man, I want to be so pretty in that fuschia dress in January! Sana lang nga din, pogi ang ka-partner ko. Sana lang, Mayie, sana lang. Ayusin mo yan. LoL.
Zara and Jerwin. Mayie and Dennis. Tet and Jason. Kuya Heinz and Ate Ambie. What do they all have in common? I'm their token single friend. Hmph. LoL. It was funny nga earlier because Mayie asked me if I wanted to watch Nina live daw. So it's going to be Mayie and Dennis, Dennis' sister and her boyfriend, and me. So sabi ko, "OP na naman ako diyan!" LoL. Though I don't mind hanging out with couples because I do get all warm and fuzzy seeing them all happy, but syempre, it makes me think about what I'm missing out on, right? Slightly jealous lang naman. HaHa!
Anyway, it turns out that Dennis' family and my family know eachother. What's funnier is when Dennis and one of my cousins were still in their pre-teens, tinutukso pa daw sila dati. It's such a small world! But if it's such a small world, bakit hindi ako makahanap ng papa? Lintik, ilang years ko na yan sinasabi?! Gasgas na! LoL.
Hay, so the topic of going to the gym came up numerous times tonight. I want to na talaga. It's just that I don't know how to get my butt to Fitness First's Cainta branch on a regular basis. Man, I want to be so pretty in that fuschia dress in January! Sana lang nga din, pogi ang ka-partner ko. Sana lang, Mayie, sana lang. Ayusin mo yan. LoL.
Friday, September 2, 2005
I Liked The Way You Worked It, No Diggity, No Doubt
Butterflies in my stomach. Check. Fear of the unknown. Check. Trauma from last interview. Check. Advice from everyone. Check.
I had another interview (but with a non-media company) this afternoon. Maybe God wanted me to prove to you all that I'm not stupid for thinking the way I did when I went to my TV station interview on Monday and that's why He made sure that all my expectations were met this time around. Thank you, God...and HR Girl (for having a copy of my resume in front of you).
Result? I have a second interview with the HR Manager next week for salary negotiations. Having worked for governments all this time, I never had to negotiate salaries. Hence, I need all the help I can get because I don't want anything to go wrong this time around. Please pray your hearts out for me.
I had another interview (but with a non-media company) this afternoon. Maybe God wanted me to prove to you all that I'm not stupid for thinking the way I did when I went to my TV station interview on Monday and that's why He made sure that all my expectations were met this time around. Thank you, God...and HR Girl (for having a copy of my resume in front of you).
Result? I have a second interview with the HR Manager next week for salary negotiations. Having worked for governments all this time, I never had to negotiate salaries. Hence, I need all the help I can get because I don't want anything to go wrong this time around. Please pray your hearts out for me.
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