while filling out the form for the drug test conducted in the office. i was sitting next to sir art. he said "uy, pam i heard ha. hindi ko akalain. hindi man lang nag-imbita."
inside the elevator. someone greeted me from the back, "pam". i looked back. then he said "kailan ka na susunod dun." i replied, "sir ted! ano pong alam nyo?" then i smiled :)
even managers heard of the news. celebrity?! i realized, ganun pa kami ka-close sa center dati. ibang-iba talaga ung relationship ng managers and staff before. kaka-miss tuloy.
while walking, mangie was storytelling of anything that she remembered.
"kinumusta ko si labs (cesar), tinanong ko sya musta ang buhay may asawa. sabi nya masaya raw lalo na kapag ung best ang napangasawa mo. yihee pam, best ka raw. sweet sweet talaga ni labs."
as well, i married God's best. indeed, his best is worth the wait.
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
Patience please..
1:30 pm - already out to wait for a cab. there were two ladies who are just few meters away from my right side and seems like they are also going to ride a taxi. when an empty cab passed by, i give way. first come, first served.
around 1:40 pm - another lady came over, where the other two girls are standing earlier, and she's also calling for a cab! aaargghh!! "hey lady, i came here first. be a gentlewoman!" if only i could scream at her. anyhow, it's still early. hindi pa naman ako male-late. sige go, you go first if mauna ka maka-para. and that's what happened.
mag-2pm na, still i am standing and waiting! i texted cesar, but sending has failed. whatta?! my line was redirected. come on, i just paid my phone bill yesterday. "ok fine, will just verify with the call center agent later."
then a guy suddenly showed up and this time on my left side and he's just a few distance away from where i am at. and yeah, sasakay rin sya ng taxi at nakikipag-unahan pa pumara ng taxi. oh wait this is not right. lumapit ako at tinabihan ko sya. i didn't say a word. well, i hope that he gets the message. mukhang tinablan naman. thank you.
after 40 minutes of waiting (and testing of patience), nakasakay rin. the testing didn't end here.
the taxi driver asked me "ma'am saan tayo dadaan?". i instructed him the (shortcut) way that i know. by taking that route, we'll be in makati in 20 to 30 minutes. but he took a different way which i am not familiar with. nice...so, why ask if ikaw rin pala masusunod. thank you for asking me anyway..and worse, the travel took 45 minutes and the taxi fare went up to 155php. my usual fare is from 100 to 120 pesos. manong driver, you will not get richer with 30 or 50 pesos. of course i did not tell him that. i said thank you instead.
i was reminded of my prayer this morning that in every circumstance, whether it's good or bad, i give thanks. i did not complain. i am thankful na nakarating ako ng office safely and hindi ako late. my time-in was 2:58 (my working hour starts at 3pm).
and the testing continues..i called up the NSO to inquire. after dialing all the contact numbers posted on their site, all the five numbers are busy. whew! this is really my day..next on my to-do-list is the reconnection of my mobile line. i paid the remaining balance and then get a number from the attendant, take a seat and wait for my turn. i am number 1088, the counter is currently serving customer number 1085. after 15 minutes, it's still number 1085. is it moving?!? well, my number was called after 30 to 40 minutes. poor service.
my first day of the week still ended with a smile on my face. how?
i received blessings (unexpectedly)..from mangie - she treated me to dinner in jollibee (for no reason at all). and had a free starbucks grande java chip frapp with jelly c/o becky (rev). he has a coupon wherein if you buy a frapp, the next frapp (which is of equal or lesser value) is for free. the coupon expires on may 31. sakto :-)
one last thing.. though, it's already past 6pm, i was able to connect and speak to an employee of NSO. and she was very nice and accommodating, though it's already after their working hours. mabuhay ka!
it all ended well. thank you, lord.
patience rewarded.
around 1:40 pm - another lady came over, where the other two girls are standing earlier, and she's also calling for a cab! aaargghh!! "hey lady, i came here first. be a gentlewoman!" if only i could scream at her. anyhow, it's still early. hindi pa naman ako male-late. sige go, you go first if mauna ka maka-para. and that's what happened.
mag-2pm na, still i am standing and waiting! i texted cesar, but sending has failed. whatta?! my line was redirected. come on, i just paid my phone bill yesterday. "ok fine, will just verify with the call center agent later."
then a guy suddenly showed up and this time on my left side and he's just a few distance away from where i am at. and yeah, sasakay rin sya ng taxi at nakikipag-unahan pa pumara ng taxi. oh wait this is not right. lumapit ako at tinabihan ko sya. i didn't say a word. well, i hope that he gets the message. mukhang tinablan naman. thank you.
after 40 minutes of waiting (and testing of patience), nakasakay rin. the testing didn't end here.
the taxi driver asked me "ma'am saan tayo dadaan?". i instructed him the (shortcut) way that i know. by taking that route, we'll be in makati in 20 to 30 minutes. but he took a different way which i am not familiar with. nice...so, why ask if ikaw rin pala masusunod. thank you for asking me anyway..and worse, the travel took 45 minutes and the taxi fare went up to 155php. my usual fare is from 100 to 120 pesos. manong driver, you will not get richer with 30 or 50 pesos. of course i did not tell him that. i said thank you instead.
i was reminded of my prayer this morning that in every circumstance, whether it's good or bad, i give thanks. i did not complain. i am thankful na nakarating ako ng office safely and hindi ako late. my time-in was 2:58 (my working hour starts at 3pm).
and the testing continues..i called up the NSO to inquire. after dialing all the contact numbers posted on their site, all the five numbers are busy. whew! this is really my day..next on my to-do-list is the reconnection of my mobile line. i paid the remaining balance and then get a number from the attendant, take a seat and wait for my turn. i am number 1088, the counter is currently serving customer number 1085. after 15 minutes, it's still number 1085. is it moving?!? well, my number was called after 30 to 40 minutes. poor service.
my first day of the week still ended with a smile on my face. how?
i received blessings (unexpectedly)..from mangie - she treated me to dinner in jollibee (for no reason at all). and had a free starbucks grande java chip frapp with jelly c/o becky (rev). he has a coupon wherein if you buy a frapp, the next frapp (which is of equal or lesser value) is for free. the coupon expires on may 31. sakto :-)
one last thing.. though, it's already past 6pm, i was able to connect and speak to an employee of NSO. and she was very nice and accommodating, though it's already after their working hours. mabuhay ka!
it all ended well. thank you, lord.
patience rewarded.
Monday, May 31, 2010
Habakkuk 3:17-19
Though the fig tree does not bud
and there are no grapes on the vines,
though the olive crop fails
and the fields produce no food,
though there are no sheep in the pen
and no cattle in the stalls,
Yet I will praise in the LORD,
Yet I will praise in the LORD,
I will be joyful in God my Savior.
The Sovereign LORD is my strength;
The Sovereign LORD is my strength;
he makes my feet like the feet of a deer,
he enables me to go on the heights.
"thank you, Lord, that in every trials and sufferings, you are my strength. you make my feet like the feet of a deer so that i will be able to go on the heights. truly, that your grace is sufficient and your strength is made perfect in times of weakness."
iloveyoutatay.
Sunday's best
tadaaaa!! it's krispy kreme's mango kreme chiller :) thank God there's a kk store in greenhills. after cesar and i discovered this relaxing soothing drink, sundays won't pass without having a sip of kk's new chiller.
minus the doughnut. i grabbed this photo from the net.
happy happy food :)
Saturday, May 22, 2010
With love
he is my number one fan.
he is my pen pal. i still have his 20 year old love letter with me. his last letter before he passed away.
he is my pen pal. i still have his 20 year old love letter with me. his last letter before he passed away.
happy birthday lolo.
i miss you.
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Silip lang
mga kuha ni tita tonee tatlong araw pagkatapos ng aming kasal.
nahirapan si tita tonee at cesar sa kin. haha!
masaya ako sa piling ng aking asawa :-)
Friday, April 30, 2010
Save the date!
my heartfelt thanks to tita tonee for this dainty invite. iloveit! jenny is still completing the magic recipes from friends.
let the cooking begin! ayiiiii!!
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Kitchen and Recipe Party
april 24, 2010 (saturday)
7:00am - too early to start the day. i usually wake up at 9 or 10am. not for today. i started packing up my things for our long awaited overnight getaway in tagaytay.
8:15am - received a call from cesar. just checking if im still home.
8:20am - took a bath.
9:00am - ready to go! waiting for jenny to pick me up. but she texted me. after 40 minutes pa raw nya ko masundo, pa-check nya muna ung sasakyan.
i fell asleep while waiting.
around 9:50am - i woke up with jenny's call. yay! she's already outside our house. i quickly combed my hair, grabbed my things, kissed mama and said goodbye.
yey! we're off to tagaytay. we'll meet cathy and manj in alabang. though cathy suggested to wear dress for our city escape, still i decided to wear my comfortable sleeveless and shorts and slippers. and no makeup :-) but before heading to alabang, jenny asked me to accompany her again to manila bulletin office in ortigas to advertise for drivers. naiihi na raw sya so we went first to figaro to pee.
but wait! hindi sa ladies room pumunta si jen. i followed her and taadaaaaa!! SURPRISE!!!
7:00am - too early to start the day. i usually wake up at 9 or 10am. not for today. i started packing up my things for our long awaited overnight getaway in tagaytay.
8:15am - received a call from cesar. just checking if im still home.
8:20am - took a bath.
9:00am - ready to go! waiting for jenny to pick me up. but she texted me. after 40 minutes pa raw nya ko masundo, pa-check nya muna ung sasakyan.
i fell asleep while waiting.
around 9:50am - i woke up with jenny's call. yay! she's already outside our house. i quickly combed my hair, grabbed my things, kissed mama and said goodbye.
yey! we're off to tagaytay. we'll meet cathy and manj in alabang. though cathy suggested to wear dress for our city escape, still i decided to wear my comfortable sleeveless and shorts and slippers. and no makeup :-) but before heading to alabang, jenny asked me to accompany her again to manila bulletin office in ortigas to advertise for drivers. naiihi na raw sya so we went first to figaro to pee.
but wait! hindi sa ladies room pumunta si jen. i followed her and taadaaaaa!! SURPRISE!!!
designed by tita tonee (and the invites). kitchen and recipe ang theme kasi the past weeks, kinukulit ko si jen sa recipes nya because i wanted to learn more sa cooking in preparation of being a good wifey :-)
jen, cathy and manj bought the flowers in san juan church
souveniers. special thanks to manj and cathy. nag-overnight pala sila kila jen to help her out sa preparation. so touched!
prizes! cool!
messages
love it!!
message board
ayiii!!! di ako prepared!
thank you ate ellen for the make over and lirio for the dress, earrings and veil :-)
games! make and design your ref cake! nahirapan ako magjudge in fairness. masarap lahat.
the winning team! katamtaman lang ang tamis and of course winner ang design! congrats cathy, tita tonee and ate ellen!
hindi gaano katamisan ang lasa pero sabi ni mangita nasa ilalim daw ang sarap hehe. good job manj, ayan and lirio!
ang pinakamatamis sa lahat! hehe winner pa rin ang sweet smile ni melai, ethie and jenny!
finished products. and the winner is...
winning team sa best wedding gown design :-)
gifts! the theme is round the clock. each gift depends sa time of the day na nakuha nila. for example tita tonee got 9am, she gave me a breakfast bed table. nice idea jenny! galing talaga!
from tita tonee (my travel and photography buddy)
from jenny (my partner in crime)
from cathy (woman of wisdom. my friend since accenture days)
from ethel (woman of God. my prayer partner and my date every valentines day hehe)
from manj (our energizer bunny. cesar's seatmate sa rcbc. friend since accenture days)
from melai a.k.a. grade 3 (my piknik and photography buddy)
from ayan. oooopss gift to follow, sarado na kasi ang bookstore hehe (my teammate, kwentuhan and pineapple juice buddy)
from lirio. i am currently reading the book. very educational lalo na sa sexual love ahihi (my college bestfriend. lagi ako nag-sleepover sa kanila. lirio is my very good adviser, kahit na lagi ako napapagalitan hehe. but sobrang na-appreciate ko. salamat mommy lirs!)
gift from everyone! thank you! para raw kay cesar hehe
message!
very nice message and powerful prayer from ate ellen (my discipler from 2nd to 4th year college. thank you ate ellen for planting the seed in my heart!)
iyakin. saying my sincere thank you's to everyone
i was saying, "first year college pa lang ako, pinagppray ko na yung future husband ko. after 12 years, God answered my prayer."
sobrang thank you!!
im ready!
mastermind: jenny
kasabwat: hubby-to-be, cesar
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