Tuesday

I was quite busy the past few days because I attended two interviews for two consecutive days. I already blogged the first one which was for Megaworld. I'd blog for the second one, which was for Metrobank.

I was with my friend and former officemate, Geli. We were supposed to meet by 8:15 am at Jollibee Insular, but I was late for 10-15 minutes. Prior to this, there was an unfortunate event happened at the underpass in front of BPI Head office. I created a scene before I finally reached Jollibee which was just across BPI. I was in a hurry and my heels, I could not put the right sentence, let me say na out of balance or nadulas because the stairs there were a little slippery although not wet. I thought people would just see me at the floor lying with wounds on my face, akala ko talaga gugulong na ako sa baba, luckily nakakapit ako. I acted like nothing happened, I walked as quickly as I could. I was wearing a skirt that time. I was really embarassed but accidents happen sometimes, it's just how you would carry yourself after the incident. I didn't want to look at my left knee, may konting gasgas din on my left leg.

I went inside Jollibee to meet my friend. I went to the comfort room to conceal the gasgas. My left knee was really hurting me, only to found out it was bruised! I didn't want to look at it, my friend said it looked like a moon, (oh! poor me!) imagine the green and violet colors on your skin! :|

So here's what happened at Metrobank:
We were asked to be there an hour before the scheduled time of interview. We were asked to fill out the form and after that we submitted the form together with our resume and transcript of records. We waited for our name to be called.

When it was my turn, my left knee was still hurting. I just ignored it. Unlike my airline applications, I never felt nervous with my interview yesterday, same with the one I had last Monday. I was really at ease and answered each questions honestly. The interview with Metrobank was like getting to know you better. I could clearly recall the last question (w/ a follow up of course): Are you into writing? Without any hesitation, I said "YES" with a smile on my face. Are you good in it? I don't want to brag about it but I said yes. Sure? I said YES again. I was part of our school paper when I was in highschool but I didn't try when I was in college because I thought it would affect my studies. The HR smiled and advised me to wait for 1-2 weeks. From there, I got an idea that the two positions I wanted were more on writing.

The interview was done before 11 am. At the back of my mind, I said, whatever the result would be, I would accept it wholeheartedly. I was taking chances, the outcome wouldn't hurt me so much. If it's for me, then it's up to God :)

Get Together on a Saturday

I am no longer connected with my then employer since December 17, 2009, despite that, I had a continuous communication with my former officemates who became my friends as well. After almost 2 months of not seeing each other, we planned a get together and it pursued!

We decided to meet at Glorietta Activity Center by 11 am, but all of us couldn't make it by that time, so it was moved an hour later. All of us were really excited! It was the first meeting after we resigned. What added to my excitement was the videoke thing we wanted to include on our get together! I really like doing it, I love singing! Thanks to Lars for bringing up the idea of going to Music 21.

We were almost complete by 12 noon. We were thinking where we should eat. The majority resigned already (I mean, we don't have a source of income now, so we need to save and budget whatever amount of money we have now) , so, instead of dining at an expensive restaurant, we had three fast food chains in mind: KFC, Jollibee and Mc Donalds. It would never be a bad idea eating at Mc Donalds, and we were standing in front of it, so we decided to had our lunch there while waiting for 2 more people (who, were still with the company).  I ordered spaghetti and oreo hot fudge layered twist. I totally forgot about my diet yesterday! 


Just like my get together with my high school friends, my former officemates and I had a trip down memory lane. We did reminisce about that one year we had at our previous company. After that, we decided to walk around, but we didn't know where we're heading. We were waiting for the clock to strike at 3 pm because it's the start of HAPPY HOUR at Music 21, located at Jupiter. We didn't know where to ride the jeepney going to Makati Avenue. We couldn't hail a cab because it couldn't accommodate us, 6; so we decided to WALK, yes, emphasize on the WALK from Glorietta to Music 21. It was a long walk, but I didn't get tired at all. Honestly, I enjoyed it. At least, the calories I gained would be burned. 

My friends and I were able to walk at Ayala Gardens, it's located behind Makati Stock Exchange. It wasn't there yet when I was still taking calls at  Paseo. The place then was surrounded by trees. I was a little surprised when I saw it yesterday. I felt like I had been away from Makati for so long now. AYALA GARDENS, in all fairness was really nice. If you want to have a little photoshoot, I would suggest that place. Go there on a weekend. Here were some of our photos taken there: 

 

they didn't know I took this ;) 

Obviously, I took this photo

 

the ex phonebankers 

standing still for these 2 girls :)

We were right on time. We were at Music 21 by 3 pm. We sang as many songs as we could from 3 - 6 pm. It was my first time to sing with my former officemates! :) By the way, during this time frame or also known as the 'HAPPY HOUR' the videoke rate would be 42 pesos, per hour, per head, and 50% for the drinks. We really had a good time at Music 21. A good place to enjoy for a get together, and a stress reliever as well. 




We got this ad inside:

Of all jobs, they gave emphasis for the Call Center Industry. I guess, it's because there were a lot of call centers in Makati. I was once part of it, phone bankers were part of this industry too. 


Here were some of our photos at Music 21: 

 

unlike the usual videoke found at malls, they

had this remote control like thing you would

use in choosing songs

 

uh oh, we couldn't sing JAI HO

 

Uhoh, sorry for my flabby arms 

If I remember this right, I was singing

ALL THIS TIME

I felt like the 3 hours we had there was short. We wanted to sing more, but since HAPPY HOUR would only be until 6 pm, we ended up singing I WILL SURVIVE as the finale.

Slight Fever and Some New Stuff to Love

It's been three days since the year of the Metal Tiger started and what a start for me? I got a slight fever last night after mom and I went to Makati to meet up with my aunt's colleague. I also experienced body aches until this afternoon and it's quite funny for me; and it's a little weird, I wasn't busy, I wasn't stressed yet I got a slight fever and I was so lazy today,.but, BUT, I didn't miss the 8 am mass. Sunday would always be a day I spare for God and Wednesdays, would always be the day I allot for Mother of Perpetual Help. I know many would agree, it would always be a joyful feeling to be in church and pray! :)

Okay, back to meeting my aunt's colleague; yesterday morning, mom told me to accompany her at Makati because we had to get the "pasalubong" of my Canada-based aunt for me and for her; and I remembered, it's been a month since I left Makati! Whew! I never knew time would fly that fast because I never felt that way when I was working, I guess, that would always be the case when you're just at home and doing nothing. It was nice meeting my aunt's colleague, and it was nice talking to her and to her relative who went with her. She even offered us to have a snack, it was nice of her though we ignored her offer.

We did not stay long at Makati because my cousin who was here last night had to go home. After eating at Glorietta's food court, we went home riding a speeding Jasper Jean Bus, I was aching already and too bad, I was seated at the back, the spot I hate most. We managed to be at Cavite after an hour or one and half hours of travel, the driver was like the king of the road, to quote my mom, "King of EDSA!" haha, he drove like crazy!

As soon as we got home, mom opened the plastic bag, there was a box with my name on which I did not take even a single photo of, as requested, I got these:

                           

                                                     make up(s) mean lalalove! :) 

I got new make ups from my aunt! I loved it! I guess, in time, this would mean I should buy a bigger kit and it would excite me to buy a new one, a bigger kit for my make ups! They would be helpful since I would have more choices whenever I try to doll up myself.

My "TO DO" for tomorrow: arrange the new make ups in my kit! :)