I am now employed. I was offered the position yesterday after my second interview, and I accepted the position today. My start date will be on March 16th.
As people might have figured out by now, I make it a point to learn from people as much as I can. Whether it's people around me, people in the news, or people on TV, I feel that anyone can learn something from someone. During the Chinese New Year, the folks on Breakfast (why aren't they showing Breakfast on ANC anymore?!) interviewed some Chinese Filipinos in Binondo. One lady was asked why Chinese Filipinos are successful in business. She replied, "Filipinos are always thinking how to get rich quickly. Chinese Filipinos, on the other hand, tend to start in low-paying jobs and work their butts off. Eventually, their hard work pays off."
Her words stuck with me ever since and I applied them today by not negotiating my salary prior to accepting the position. What more could I ask for? This was my very last hope, and it was given to me. I'll be working in the Marketing Department, allowing me to be in my field of choice. I'll be working for the city government, making this job a JWM in my book. It's only a temporary position, but I'm fine with it. This will allow me to work, gain experience, and save up for my "Philippines 2004: Now or Never" trip (Naks, may title pa! LoL). However, I know my mom won't be happy that I still don't have medical/dental insurance, but that's another drama for a future entry. HeHe. What else? It will only take me 15 minutes to get to/from work and parking won't be a problem.
I am absolutely thankful.
Thursday, February 26, 2004
Tuesday, February 24, 2004
First Love Never Dies
Whoever choreographed the Streetboys' dance number for tonight's episode of "Ok, Fine, Whatever" is one talented person. I was totally blown away by the performance. I can't even explain it. My gosh, after how many years of them recycling their moves, I finally got to see them do a newly choreographed, all-original dance number, and it was well-worth the wait. The use of the props, the formation changes, and especially the execution of the body rolls: they were all absolutely perfect! I'm sorry to say though, my dance team did those exact body rolls way before y'all did...and I'm not even going to mention which year because it will just remind me how old I am. HaHa. Anyway, I'm still keeping my baduy dream alive of performing with either the Streetboys or Manoeuvres one of these days...I just hope I get to do it before the members turn fifty years old. {;P Hooray for straight male dancers!
Monday, February 23, 2004
Dry Clean Only
When I go shopping, I wish there would be more:
1. Bras without underwire
2. Boots without 3-inch heels
3. Pants without flares
I swear, I'm living in the wrong era. But maybe, the only thing I really need to do is to stop shopping in the Juniors Department.
Realizing the solution to my own problem, I went to Ann Taylor Loft today. This was a truly hard thing for me to do because by shopping at Ann Taylor, I'm pretty much admitting that I am getting older. LoL. Anyway, as soon as I stepped into the store (the first time ever!), lessons from Oprah's "What Not To Wear" episode, which aired last week, came rushing back to me. I was looking at all these nice dress pants and tops and thought, "Hmm, maybe it is time for me to start dressing up like a 20-something." I quickly dispelled the thought after realizing that I'm unemployed and broke. HeHe. In the meantime, I concentrated on getting what I had set out to buy: a 2-piece business suit. I had already expected that it's going to cost me (and cost me it did!), but I didn't expect the nice feeling of the silk lining. It's really nice! LoL Then, I was only a size 4 in the pants! Can you believe that?! If I had known this, I would've stopped shopping at the Juniors Department a long time ago! HeHe.
With this newfound love affair for clothes that won't make look like I'm 12 years old anymore, I hope I don't turn into those heel-clicking, tight-black-pants-wearing, too-tweezed-eyebrowed (is that a word?!), overdressed-for-shopping women that I see everytime I go to the mall. To my Adidas gear, you have my loyalty now and forever, amen. This I promise you. {=P
1. Bras without underwire
2. Boots without 3-inch heels
3. Pants without flares
I swear, I'm living in the wrong era. But maybe, the only thing I really need to do is to stop shopping in the Juniors Department.
Realizing the solution to my own problem, I went to Ann Taylor Loft today. This was a truly hard thing for me to do because by shopping at Ann Taylor, I'm pretty much admitting that I am getting older. LoL. Anyway, as soon as I stepped into the store (the first time ever!), lessons from Oprah's "What Not To Wear" episode, which aired last week, came rushing back to me. I was looking at all these nice dress pants and tops and thought, "Hmm, maybe it is time for me to start dressing up like a 20-something." I quickly dispelled the thought after realizing that I'm unemployed and broke. HeHe. In the meantime, I concentrated on getting what I had set out to buy: a 2-piece business suit. I had already expected that it's going to cost me (and cost me it did!), but I didn't expect the nice feeling of the silk lining. It's really nice! LoL Then, I was only a size 4 in the pants! Can you believe that?! If I had known this, I would've stopped shopping at the Juniors Department a long time ago! HeHe.
With this newfound love affair for clothes that won't make look like I'm 12 years old anymore, I hope I don't turn into those heel-clicking, tight-black-pants-wearing, too-tweezed-eyebrowed (is that a word?!), overdressed-for-shopping women that I see everytime I go to the mall. To my Adidas gear, you have my loyalty now and forever, amen. This I promise you. {=P
Friday, February 20, 2004
Dreaming About Summer
After watching Blue Crush and all of the bonus DVD material, I was so sprung to try surfing once summer finally gets here (August to be exact). Then I remembered one small, yet important, thing: I can't swim. Dammit.
Thursday, February 19, 2004
Beautiful in Every Single Way
I just got my eyebrows threaded for the first time ever and I am oh so super duper sprung! I finally found an alternative to the brow waxing at Gene Juarez that ridiculously costs me $20 each time! At $5, I can get my brows done every month instead of waiting until my brows look like they need a lawn mower. HeHe. Besides, the last two times I've gone to get my brows waxed, my skin broke out around the brow area. The aesthetician said that it was probably due to hormones (why is everyone blaming my hormones these days?! LoL), but I think I'm just allergic to the wax/powder/crap they use. Man, I am just really giddy right now; being kikay is affordable again...and I'm not even in Manila! Now if only I can find make-up lessons for less than $75 ...
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