westside take 2
thursday.. woke up, took a bath. was torn between wearing the long white polo and the black- cardigan-business attire-looking thing . i settled with the smart-looking white long sleeve top. got dressed, readied and headed off to assisi road. picked him up. his mom was working on the garden. gave her a morning beso. she has always been sweet to me. he found me knocking on the front door while he went out though the back door. we were ready. he drove - again. [thank you.. :) ] headed for the interview.
oh my gosh, it was sooooooo far. im so glad he went with me. could have i done it alone, more than sure i'd be lost - as in. for some reason.i did not want to take the chance because i would not want to get lost specially that i am scheduled for an interview. im sure it is not a very good thing to be late for such appointment. i was excited and all that. it was a company very well suited for my course, well, much to my knowledge. visited their website, very impressive. they are into international market research. a little too technical if we get into details. we were there 30 mins before 11. we did not get out the car until 5 mins before eleven. it was a hot day yesterday. and by the way, i knew he was not feeling very well but he still came. i kind of felt guilty that i had to drag him to go with me and have him drive. [ i feel more secure having him drive]. ya, going back, really hot day. the office was not what i actually expected. pretty small and not too flashy on the outside. seems like they just moved there or something but definitely clean and organized. then came the president/ceo/manager. nice man, funny. well, he asked about him, like what he do. i told him he is leaving for the air force soon. he said good for him. ya, was proud. the interview turned into a panel type. he had 3 of his staff sit with us as we discussed the work and essence of the job. overall i know i did well. i was not scared, nervous or whatever. pretty steady and i know i talked sense that time. i knew my lola was praying for me. fast forward - the meeting took a little more than an hour. i did not notice he left the office lobby. it grew hot inside. parting words.. i will reflect on this opportunity that they are offering and i let them know what i think. after which both parties are considered (theirs and mine), we will all make the decision. well, if you ask me now, i'd really love that job. very challenging and i know they were trying to put in front of me all the possible issues and other challenges that will come along the way. they were trying to see if i got discouraged like all the other people who came before me. oh well, i was not. i was intrigued even more. career-wise, it is a good thing. and my lolo agrees. thing is, it is really a very loooooong drive that i have to deal with everyday i guess if i want to take it. let's see... im thinking about it.
lunch at copeland's. nice place. and i like the food too. the cheesecake was yummy. the only dessert that we order everywhere we go is cheesecake. we are trying to grade every cheesecake there is. fun thing actually, i enjoy it. we were stuffed. we were both tired, like he was not feeling so well, and me sleepy. we still decided to go around. nice stop, st. john's town center. we have not really gone to every store. we will take it one strip at a time. got myself a top as a reward for doing good on the interview. he liked the top i got. almost 3, we had to leave.
at his house, i had some time to talk with his parents. [im sorry i kept you]. it was fun, they talked about their family, experiences, situations. and how sweet when they asked how my interview went. [ohhh..] they have always been nice to me. almost 4, we got to really leave.
we did leave. talked while driving. hmm sweet :)... he had to attend an air force meeting. oh well, his meeting did not last long.
got home, talked with my lolo and lola. told them what happened during the interview. they wanted so bad to go out. we went to home depot, then at bj's (the usual grocery - they love that!) and then walmart. it is really cute that my lolo and lola wanted to know if mc donalds has the same chicken here compared to what they have back home in manila. not the same. they said manila's was wayyyy better. i agree. oh, since it is just the three of us, i had to carry and take care of all the lifting. imagine, 5 gallon-water, and gas tank?? managed to do that. i was growing tired..
then got home (which i hoped would really be i got home), then again no.. we were invited to go to mvp to meet up with friends. it has been a loooonnnngggg day for me, i was tired and i know even if i have gone, i will just be drag for the night, i decided to pass it up. so, i drove charlotte, with my cute sidekick, katrice, my youngest sister. we wanted starbucks but then it's closed na. it was okay, next time we go out, i owe katrice starbucks. talk about resting? no, i was doing the laundry while i was waiting to pick her up while talking with him on the phone. so many things going on ey? eventually i know he was to retire, he's sick and he had to go with his dad tomorrow early morning. good night for us then. got charlotte, headed home.
then, cleaned up myself and tucked myself to bed. i dozed off...
it was a looonnnngggg day.... a lot of things happened since morning. i realized i have gone to the westside twice as for him, he went there 4 times i think for this week. talk about long drives. im glad i had him with me. Hug!!! :)
friday, woke up. slept ok but as i write now, i still feel like i need more sleep.. snooze... oh my, got my first household meeting tonight. rewind, morning, woke up, got ready for work. did my thing in the office (worry about money and clients that is). gave in to eating choco chips cookies. [they were good...] im still tired. my head was pounding inconsistently today. drove my sis home from work. went to the household meeting. my first time. i was late but i think i did not miss out so much. met new people - well not really really new, i have seen and met most of them but was able to chat more this time. seemed like a lot of people heard about me. hmm, she said all of them were good.
oh my gosh, it was sooooooo far. im so glad he went with me. could have i done it alone, more than sure i'd be lost - as in. for some reason.i did not want to take the chance because i would not want to get lost specially that i am scheduled for an interview. im sure it is not a very good thing to be late for such appointment. i was excited and all that. it was a company very well suited for my course, well, much to my knowledge. visited their website, very impressive. they are into international market research. a little too technical if we get into details. we were there 30 mins before 11. we did not get out the car until 5 mins before eleven. it was a hot day yesterday. and by the way, i knew he was not feeling very well but he still came. i kind of felt guilty that i had to drag him to go with me and have him drive. [ i feel more secure having him drive]. ya, going back, really hot day. the office was not what i actually expected. pretty small and not too flashy on the outside. seems like they just moved there or something but definitely clean and organized. then came the president/ceo/manager. nice man, funny. well, he asked about him, like what he do. i told him he is leaving for the air force soon. he said good for him. ya, was proud. the interview turned into a panel type. he had 3 of his staff sit with us as we discussed the work and essence of the job. overall i know i did well. i was not scared, nervous or whatever. pretty steady and i know i talked sense that time. i knew my lola was praying for me. fast forward - the meeting took a little more than an hour. i did not notice he left the office lobby. it grew hot inside. parting words.. i will reflect on this opportunity that they are offering and i let them know what i think. after which both parties are considered (theirs and mine), we will all make the decision. well, if you ask me now, i'd really love that job. very challenging and i know they were trying to put in front of me all the possible issues and other challenges that will come along the way. they were trying to see if i got discouraged like all the other people who came before me. oh well, i was not. i was intrigued even more. career-wise, it is a good thing. and my lolo agrees. thing is, it is really a very loooooong drive that i have to deal with everyday i guess if i want to take it. let's see... im thinking about it.
lunch at copeland's. nice place. and i like the food too. the cheesecake was yummy. the only dessert that we order everywhere we go is cheesecake. we are trying to grade every cheesecake there is. fun thing actually, i enjoy it. we were stuffed. we were both tired, like he was not feeling so well, and me sleepy. we still decided to go around. nice stop, st. john's town center. we have not really gone to every store. we will take it one strip at a time. got myself a top as a reward for doing good on the interview. he liked the top i got. almost 3, we had to leave.
at his house, i had some time to talk with his parents. [im sorry i kept you]. it was fun, they talked about their family, experiences, situations. and how sweet when they asked how my interview went. [ohhh..] they have always been nice to me. almost 4, we got to really leave.
we did leave. talked while driving. hmm sweet :)... he had to attend an air force meeting. oh well, his meeting did not last long.
got home, talked with my lolo and lola. told them what happened during the interview. they wanted so bad to go out. we went to home depot, then at bj's (the usual grocery - they love that!) and then walmart. it is really cute that my lolo and lola wanted to know if mc donalds has the same chicken here compared to what they have back home in manila. not the same. they said manila's was wayyyy better. i agree. oh, since it is just the three of us, i had to carry and take care of all the lifting. imagine, 5 gallon-water, and gas tank?? managed to do that. i was growing tired..
then got home (which i hoped would really be i got home), then again no.. we were invited to go to mvp to meet up with friends. it has been a loooonnnngggg day for me, i was tired and i know even if i have gone, i will just be drag for the night, i decided to pass it up. so, i drove charlotte, with my cute sidekick, katrice, my youngest sister. we wanted starbucks but then it's closed na. it was okay, next time we go out, i owe katrice starbucks. talk about resting? no, i was doing the laundry while i was waiting to pick her up while talking with him on the phone. so many things going on ey? eventually i know he was to retire, he's sick and he had to go with his dad tomorrow early morning. good night for us then. got charlotte, headed home.
then, cleaned up myself and tucked myself to bed. i dozed off...
it was a looonnnngggg day.... a lot of things happened since morning. i realized i have gone to the westside twice as for him, he went there 4 times i think for this week. talk about long drives. im glad i had him with me. Hug!!! :)
friday, woke up. slept ok but as i write now, i still feel like i need more sleep.. snooze... oh my, got my first household meeting tonight. rewind, morning, woke up, got ready for work. did my thing in the office (worry about money and clients that is). gave in to eating choco chips cookies. [they were good...] im still tired. my head was pounding inconsistently today. drove my sis home from work. went to the household meeting. my first time. i was late but i think i did not miss out so much. met new people - well not really really new, i have seen and met most of them but was able to chat more this time. seemed like a lot of people heard about me. hmm, she said all of them were good.
for some reason, anne and bel mentioned i seemed kind of low last night (by the way, it is already saturday morning as i write now, i started this post friday night). hmm, must be the long day and few unknown reasons to myself...
did some dancing. you know who i danced with. i would say he was good. well, he must have danced it several times before. as long as he knows it and he'll lead, i'll be fine. it will be easier for me to learn it eventually - on another day when im not too low.
oh well, saturday morning, at work. i dont think i'll be able to attend the baptism. my sister and brothers will be here in jax 10pm from their cancun trip. lot of people again at home.
i hope today will be a sunny day. pls don't rain. the sky is blue as i stare at it. the sun is a little shy today. i need some sunshine to warm my skin. there you are... lift my weary self.
i seek retreat from this trance my ears craved for. i miss us having dinner, watching movies and hanging out at my house... sniff. i'm serious...
... once in this lifetime
posted by abi @ 12:15 PM
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i miss all our times together also. sad. i'm sorry i've been busy. but i think my schedule is clearing up nicely soon. that is, if nothing comes up. soon again. i promise. hopefully i'll be feeling 100% better by then. miss you.
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