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
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