Worse than a Break-Up.

In fifteen days, I will be leaving behind my life's worth for the past 4 years.

I  never expected it to be this emotional. Though I am off to greener pastures, I have invested so much on this job physically, mentally, & emotionally that  it is also difficult to just let it all go. It feels like I have left my boyfriend! But  sometimes, we need to  make difficult choices that we know will make us
better persons in the future.

I will miss staying up late to call customers & close deals. More importantly, I will miss the people I work with. It's the people around you, whether good or bad, that makes the whole experience worthwhile. I have also learned so much these past four years that I will never see tuna in the same light ever again.

On a brighter note, I am really looking forward to my next BIG adventure! This is definitely just the beginning. :)

New Yaawwwkkk!!!!

The trip that I have been waiting for the longest time is finally coming in 3 days.
I hope I nail it this time.... I have a big, big feeling I will. :)

Wish me luck!!

Colleague's Last Day

A close friend at work is leaving today. Only sunk into me that it's going to be his last day. A part of me does not really care about his departure, but I have to admit he has been a part of my work and personal life (he's the guy behind "The Exposure Theory" lol). Couldn't erase the fact that I'll be partly sad too. I realized that when he dropped me a short note today and thanked me for everything that we have been through together. That was touching, glad to know that even if things did not work out with us in the past (let's just say we drifted apart along the way), we still have an pretty happy ending.

Oh well, people come and go. That's just how life rolls. Now I wonder when that time will come for me. What will make me move on to the next chapter of my work life?

BKK!

I have something to look forward to this May... Our BKK trip. Although it's for work, I'm pretty sure I'll learn a lot from this trip. My first time to have an Asian biz trip aside from North America. I guess I will start counting down the days....

But before that, I have Caliraya & Mt. Pinatubo to be excited for as well.

Yey, I love summer!

Why is everyone more excited than me?

It's so funny how everyone in my family is more excited than I am in my upcoming trip this weekend. A few instances showing their immense excitement:

1. My dad texting me two days ago, " Gel, what's the size of your laptop? 15. 4 inches ba? I'm looking at a laptop bag right now!"
2. My tita (take note, my tita fairy aunt hehe) giving me a full make over at Salon Esa (complete with hair treatment, haircut... the works! And to think I just got my hair treated last week. haha!)
3. My dad (again) getting me a credit card extension to buy him VITAMINS. wahahahaha =))
4. My mom lending me her pair of black shoes (because mine already "split into half" haha)
5. My brother calling me more often lately to keep posted on the updates of my trip

And this one's actually the winner:

A late afternoon to late night session from my Tita on the following topics: How to pack light, how to plan your attire, things to bring for the trip, how to keep valuables in the safe, how to struggle with my forgetfulness, how to bring the suitcase properly, how to wear the coat properly, and most of all..... How to do my make-up and look more "business-like". wahaha. And we stayed up until 1:30 AM last night to check how I can blow dry my hair properly.... What an aunt! hahahaha=)

On the other hand, I also got a bit of "scolding" from her such as:

"Yung buhok mo parang helmet. Ipagupit na natin yan!"
"Ang baduy mo!"
"Para kang bata sa look mo. Hindi ka paniniwalaan ng buyers mo!"
"Dapat lagyan mo ng "whiskers" yung buhok niya (to the stylist). Hindi ko alam bat di naniniwala ito (addressed to me) sa 'kin!"
"Kasi, pa-rebond rebond pa ng buhok. Hindi ka na bata!"
"Isulat mo lahat ng kelangan mong dalhin! Makalimutin ka pa naman! I-highlight mo!"

It's kinda irritating, but at the end of the day, she's my single (emphasis on the single= walang anak) aunt. I've been her "lab rat/barbie doll" since I was a kid (imagine, giving me a make-over back in 5th Grade... huwaaaaattt?!?!). Even if she makes me her living barbie doll, I still love her for being my carinyo brutal Tita.... And I still do get perks despite of these all. hehe =)

"Kering-keri ko to..." (my tita actually sang this song while blow drying my hair! haha!)

(Mis)adventures of Angel in the Workplace

Scene 1:

*Angel and boss discussing office-related matters*

All of a sudden....

Boss: Parang gumaganda ka ngayon ah... (bola manner)
Angel: Talaga? Tumataba nga ako eh!


HUWAAAAATTTTT?!?!?!?!?! Wala man lang "Thanks Sir!". Feeling ko talaga. haha!

Scene 2:

*Angel types, writes emails and chats*

All of a sudden....

*BROWNOUT*

Sabay sigaw at taas ng aking mga kamay sa screen, takot na baka mag-off ang PC ko....

BUT.....

Naka LAPTOP pala ako.

Tuloy, napagtawanan ng mga officemates.... :-) :-) :-)


And all of these happened 2 hours ago.


What a life!