Just got home after having a nice evening with my good friend Claire. We were supposed to watch a movie, as a friend of mine gave me two (2) free passes. I had my eyes set on watching Katy Perry:Part Of Me. And yes, I was being serious. Anyway, as it turns out, the tickets are only good for cinema 6, in which Total Recall was playing. That would've been a good choice, except that I have already seen it the previous week (also with Claire). So we ended up just walking around the mall, talking and updating each other with what's been going on. We had Happy Lemon, and I introduced her to the rock salt and cheese drinks. She had the green tea version while I had cocoa (of course!). She managed to squeeze in a bit of shopping, too.
So, for dinner we both decided we wanted something light and not too expensive. I suggested that we find a place that sells good wine and tapas. We went to Barcino, but we found it to be a bit pricey. We went around and checked a couple more restos. No such luck. And then I said, we should try this deli called Santi's since they have cheeses, cold cuts, and of course, wine. So off we went. And what a good decision that was! We were so happy just looking at the cheeses. God if they weren't so expensive, I'd buy them all!!!
We ended up having four different kinds of cheese, ham, salami, salted sticks, white wine, and most importantly, a great time! We talked about a lot of things, from the wonderful things we learned in our previous company, to relationship with friends, and even traveling. It is so comforting to have a great friend like her. I just wish so many good things for her, she really deserves them! Best part is, we didn't spend a lot, plus she managed to take home the cheeses and the cold cuts!
So off to bed I go with a good feeling. JC, thank you so much for the blessings You gave me. I am really grateful.
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Updates
Wow, I haven't blogged for the longest time! #fail Hopefully that will change. And I think it will,along with other changes coming along real soon.
For starters, I got a new job! Come Monday, August 6, I will be working for a new company. It's a multinational company providing travel and expense management solutions. I don't want to divulge more details right now - for some reason, I feel that it isn't "official" until after I actually start reporting to work. Weird, I know. After all, I did sign the contract on Monday (July 30). Anyway, one of the best things about my new job is that I work during the day! That's right - I'm "normal" again! Wow, it has been years since I had a dayshift job. Hello rush hour traffic! LOL
Been watching a lot of movies lately - from Cinemalaya (watched only two movies, bummer!!) to Hollywood summer blockbusters. The last one was kinda different - it was a local film by Chito Roño, one of the country's good directors. The film is called The Healing. Apparently it had two versions - the standard R-13 version, and the R-18 version. I wanted to watch the latter as apparently it is a lot more gruesome, with guts and blood spilling and stuff. Macabre!!! However, Alabang Town Center only has the R-13 version during that time. The film was good - it gives you a "healthy" dose of scares. However, they could've used better effects, especially when the former patients start going into a murderous streak. I don't want to go into much details for fear of a spoiler. I suggest you watch it and take a break from all the Hollywood flicks, at least for this instance. Let's show our support to the local movie industry! #makabayan
This crazy weather we've been having these past couple of weeks is causing a lot of people to get sick - myself included! Friday last week I got really sick, whilst stuck in Makati early evening traffic! Then by Monday I felt better. That was when I had the contract signing. After a couple of days I lost my voice! I have a cough too, but it's the kind where the phlegm does not want to come out! Dry cough, I think is what the commercials call it. Sigh. I have been taking an expectorant these last two days. For the most part I think it's working. But I haven't exactly been a very good patient either - still drinking sweets at times and/or cold beverages. #fail I hope I recover ASAP - I don't want to come to work on Monday with no voice!
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For some reason...
I ended up buying the Black Leather & Orris. The price? PhP520 for a 100ml bottle. Not too bad, right? I just hope they didn't get cheap on the scent, and that we (as in the Philippines) finally have a fragrance line that not only smells good, but lasts long too!! I heard that the Inno Sotto fragrance line is good, but I have not tried it yet.
So, I will update this entry once I have made my mind up on this new scent that I bought. If the scandals were any indication, I shouldn't be too impressed. Hahahaha!
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What's happening
Yesterday I saw Prometheus, this big-budget alien flick by Ridley Scott. It was a good movie, in my opinion. It had all the right elements: great cast, awesome special effects, interesting plot. Two things, however: first, Charlize Theron's role was sooo insignificant. She could have just as well been a cameo appearance, and the movie wouldn't have changed. Second, the ending made me feel like Prometheus was a prequel to the movie Alien (yes, the movie starring Sigourney Weaver). Thing is, I don't even remember how the latter goes - watched it on video when I was a kid.
French Film Festival! Keen on watching a couple of movies. Hope I end up watching the good ones. Hehehe.
Career: Things are slowly picking up, which is a good thing. I have a few days to really think things through. Got a job offer from a really new company. Will explain more soon. But the opportunity is very good. Will pray this weekend for guidance.
That's all for now. Thank heavens I am slowly working my way to blogging again. Yahoo!!!
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French Film Festival! Keen on watching a couple of movies. Hope I end up watching the good ones. Hehehe.
Career: Things are slowly picking up, which is a good thing. I have a few days to really think things through. Got a job offer from a really new company. Will explain more soon. But the opportunity is very good. Will pray this weekend for guidance.
That's all for now. Thank heavens I am slowly working my way to blogging again. Yahoo!!!
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Today's run
May 29, 2012 - walked/ran for a total of 6605 steps. Hahaha! I know, I know - next time I'll use the timer to calculate my ran. One whole round in our village park is 0.7km. Today I ran six times, which makes it a total of 4.2 km.
I'll come up with a better system of tracking and logging my runs as I go along. Will also write down the times I swim, play badminton, and ugh, hit the gym for the weights and machines. Hahaha
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I'll come up with a better system of tracking and logging my runs as I go along. Will also write down the times I swim, play badminton, and ugh, hit the gym for the weights and machines. Hahaha
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It's all up to You now, JC
These recent turn of events have forced me to really stop and think of all my life decisions. I was not expecting this will be the result - I mean, I guess a part of me at the back of my head (which I have repressed) was thinking that this is within the realm of possibilities. But I never would have guessed that this WILL be the reality in a few weeks.
Talk about a wake up call. Over the past several days, I have been furiously thinking of all my next steps. A big part of me wants to just take a step back, start from a clean slate. And I truly feel that this is what I should be doing. The thing is, I really do not mind starting over. It's just that I got so many bills to pay, a household to support, plus a company loan which I need to pay off that I get worried. Plus, there's that fear of the uncertain: what will happen to me? Can I really afford to start over? What about my Dad? What will the others say?
So now, I'm just going to give up. No, I don't mean not doing anything. Or ending my life, even - I'm too optimistic to even consider that. I'm giving up making my decisions alone. I need Him to guide me. I need to pray, reflect meditate. I need to listen to what He has to say. I have always wondered: how exactly does one do this? What should I do? How do I let go of the reins? I'm still a bit confused with this, to be honest. I probably need to talk to a priest. A really good one.
What I can say is this - this will only make me stronger. So, JC, I leave it all up to You. How do I go about this? I'm a bit scared, yes. But my faith in You is stronger than my fear. Thank You for this opportunity to truly follow Your will.
Talk about a wake up call. Over the past several days, I have been furiously thinking of all my next steps. A big part of me wants to just take a step back, start from a clean slate. And I truly feel that this is what I should be doing. The thing is, I really do not mind starting over. It's just that I got so many bills to pay, a household to support, plus a company loan which I need to pay off that I get worried. Plus, there's that fear of the uncertain: what will happen to me? Can I really afford to start over? What about my Dad? What will the others say?
So now, I'm just going to give up. No, I don't mean not doing anything. Or ending my life, even - I'm too optimistic to even consider that. I'm giving up making my decisions alone. I need Him to guide me. I need to pray, reflect meditate. I need to listen to what He has to say. I have always wondered: how exactly does one do this? What should I do? How do I let go of the reins? I'm still a bit confused with this, to be honest. I probably need to talk to a priest. A really good one.
What I can say is this - this will only make me stronger. So, JC, I leave it all up to You. How do I go about this? I'm a bit scared, yes. But my faith in You is stronger than my fear. Thank You for this opportunity to truly follow Your will.
Let's see... Thinking of the way forward
Got a few more days before I find out my fate in this company. Although, one would suppose it's pretty clear-cut. It's really sad, but that's the cold, hard truth. That is why I waited a couple of weeks before writing this entry. I wouldn't want to write while the emotions are too real, too raw.
I need to plan my next steps. Paying off my loan is on top of my list. Hopefully, this would be addressed. Can't spell out how exactly, but let's just say my slate would be wiped clean if that pushes through.
*Entry was written on March 23, 2012
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I need to plan my next steps. Paying off my loan is on top of my list. Hopefully, this would be addressed. Can't spell out how exactly, but let's just say my slate would be wiped clean if that pushes through.
*Entry was written on March 23, 2012
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Waiting to Exhale
The good news is, we're past the halfway mark. Just a few more steps and then we'll know the results. Only then can we fully exhale and hopefully, breathe a sigh of relief. :-)
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