Life’s Lessons

My mind was preoccupied with some concerns that I didn’t realized I have bigger things to concern myself with until I have read my sister Carol’s latest post here. It has become a habit to visit her blog everyday to update myself with what’s happening with them in the province and to amuse myself with something new about Ella. Carol was worried about Che2x’s exam tomorrow on which I didn’t worry that much about the money for her final school fees because she said she’ll take a special exam next week rather than paying tomorrow and taking the final examinations as scheduled. Continue Reading »

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Day 1 of our trip was the flight to Cebu City. Picture taking started at the Davao International Airport. When we finally boarded, Ace got hold of the Smile Magazine (Cebu Pacific’s official travel magazine). I was so busy taking photos of the clouds outside when he asked “is this Lance?” (referring to the photo in the mag) and I replied without looking at him “basta gwapo, si Lance na yun” (if handsome, that’s Lance). He is asking me because I am familiar with Lance Gokongwei, the CEO of Cebu Pacific and the only son of Mr. John  Gokongwei, Jr. since he was URC’s president (my former employer). Ace insisted to take a look on the mag so I turned in his direction only to find out he was posing for a photo. I was using a long lens that time so it’s impossible to take a photo of him with the mag because he was seating next to me. Since he wanted me to take his photo (and no time to change the camera’s lens) he had to move back and I moved down from my seat just to take this photo. Continue Reading »

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Twas a pleasure bumping into former officemate last Tuesday.  I was about to call a taxi because I am in a hurry for our last session in Basic Photography when PUJ stopped in front of me and a former officemate stepped out of the jeepney. We had around 10 minutes catching up on each other and she repeatedly say I gained weight and I become fairer. :D Really? Did I heard it right? That’s the result of staying at home most of the time. If not because of my Basic Photography Workshop, I don’t have a chance of going out late in the afternoon.

Anyway, Ate Leah is one of the most blessed among the ladies in URC. She was blessed with fats and I sometimes envy her because she has lots of it while I am working my way to gain weight. Her weight was her main concern sometimes that she even thought of taking diet pills. I just don’t know if she’s into it now because she seemed to lost weight a little bit but not quite obvious. The process can’t be attained overnight though but she’s surely happy for losing weight even for just a few pounds.   

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Travelling to the country’s capital is one of the many things I missed when I left my previous job. For my third OB (Official Business) trip two years ago, I’ve been very  excited ‘coz the whole team will be going to Tagaytay City to attend the 1st URC HR Conference. My boss planned for our itenirary since it will be my first time there. For us to have some bonding time together, we need to be in Tagaytay Sunday afternoon so I took the 2nd flight of Cebu Pacific (we are not allowed to fly thru any airline for OB trips because it is also owned by the Gokongwei’s…but we don’t have special previleges. Geese! Anyway, their money is revolving within the companies they own). 

Back to my trip, I was already in Manila Domestic Airport at almost 1PM and waited for my boss to fetch me. I haven’t took my lunch yet as I only had Quake Cake and my favorite C2 for merienda, the food served in the aircraft. After one hour, I’m already starving but I cannot leave my things so that I could buy something to eat. Another option is to leave the airport and go to my aunt’s house in Pildera, a few minutes from the airport, but I’m afraid my boss would arrive anytime. I texted my cousin, Marichel for rescue and she said they’ll be at the airport in few minutes ‘coz they were at SM Sucat having lunch with her older sister’s family. They brought me my favorite McDo treats (Burger McDo and French Fries) so I was able to eat.

Whew! I’m back….I’m writing this post earlier. Actually, I’m already done with this very long post when….oppppssss! Here we are again. Our server is down (again!)*sigh*. Only half was saved and now, I’m back to finish my story.  

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