New TV Show

Watch the newest health program on-air: The Doctor Is In! Every Mondays, Thursdays, and Saturdays from 5:00 - 5:30 pm over NBN-4. Hosted by Health Sec. Francisco Duque and Kathy San Gabriel.

Buying Swimwear in October

Yes, this is the ideal time of the year to go bathing suit-shopping. Mom and I just picked these cheap finds at Trinoma and The Block this weekend:

Wet Shop, P100, previously at P1,300
Wet Shop, P100, previously at P1,300
Sassa, P350, previously at P700

MOST SINFUL DAY IN MY FOOD DIARY

Breakfast: Sinangag with Sugpo and Fish with Garlic
Lunch: Pancit Bihon
Snack 1: World of Chicken plate (Mashed Potato, Fettuccini, Chicken with Teriyaki sauce) shared with mommy
Snack 2: Yellow Cab Pistaccio ice cream and one Gonuts donut
Dinner: Bulalo steak at Razon’s
Snack 3: Choco fudge cake and Mocha ice-blended at my favourite coffee shop, Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf

I should go for a waistline check.

Warm My Lonely Night

This has what become my manthra for the evening (from the song "Can't Take My Eyes of You") as Kuya Erwin and I kept alerting each other of gestures depicting "the good life" or "warming one's lonely night" like rubbing palms together and running it through your face down to the abs. Sounds weird? Then neither you nor I should try making sense of it.

All the weirdness was brought about by Ate Ems' birthday celebration last night at Music 21 Plaza. My boyfriend and I arrived at 8pm, surviving the traffic jam at Wilson, Greenhills.

She reserved a room for 20 or more and we devoured the crispy pata, pancit, nachos, calamares, BBQ, and leche flan. First two and the dessert were my favorites. We sung until 2am and I reached home at 3.

Tonight, I gotta go 'coz my best friend Mel just called to say that her birthday celebration's tonight in lieu of tomorrow. Trabaho pa rin sa kanyang kaarawan.

Dad says...

There's always something to gain from it.

I am just starting my career so I must learn to be open to new experiences. Yeah, I realized how hard it is to keep a positive attitude amidst a stressful work environment. You hear people complaining, demanding for compensation for additional work rendered... Whew! Yet, I must always strive to perform tasks with a smile. Starting today, I'll let work be my prayer. I may just be a "talent" but I'm proud to be one. I am proud of being able to carry on.

Belting Out

I remember Week 1 of my job. It all started from a segment that airs every Monday and Friday. Then came two one-hour programs. Gradually, I adapted and thought every now and then that it’ll be impossible if something would be added on. I always thought that my current workload is already a struggle for me to accept more tasks. But I’ve proven myself wrong ‘coz I eventually learned that there would always be a room for adjustment. For instance when I was assigned another program, I seldom join the team in shooting outside, like for fashion shows and restaurant openings (except on weekends). I just write spiels for a taping or preview the tapes and write my VTR features. But of course, something is sacrificed. It’s a different script if I were actually there to witness the scene.

Oh, I see that it can be done. And more came: An AVP, then the paper works for an international project. I made more correspondences each day.

I kept coming back to that place… where there are fears, tears, and doubt. Fear because I don’t know what’s in store for me. I lack assurance. Fear is due to the unknown. Tears because often, hard work does not seem enough and every time you give it your best shot, more responsibilities come. Doubt because I wanted to say “yes” to everything and not to give up without trying. I keep hearing people say that I’m the favorite. But wait, have I reached my limit?

Earlier I was asked if I could take on another program that airs earlier than She Ka. I aired my concerns but my boss and I agreed to test the waters first and see what can be done later. I told her I was nervous and implied that the quality of work might suffer.

I love my job. But what transpires inside the office and among our people bring me down. Do you just stare blankly when co-workers resign for reasons you fully understand and experience first-hand? Are you able to keep that smile when every time you attempt to do your daily routine, something comes up and prevents you from accomplishing lined up tasks? How about meetings for upcoming projects? Please help me not to make this sound like griping or ranting.

I know I seem helpless. It’s a feeling that comes only when you’re so much in love. How will I know if it’s time “to move on,” as my dad suggests?

Asked if I’m also gonna resign, I jokingly told officemates that I still dream about being the manager of our department someday. We laughed our hearts out and imagined Ate Machelle being “Doc Mac.” It was past office hours.

Gusto Mo Ba ng Stable Job?

Qualifications:
1. Willing to relocate to Naic, Cavite
2. Fit and outgoing (Baka kasi masipa,at dahil ipapasyal ang kabayo.)
3. Has a personality pleasing... to the horses

Perk: One year supply of Mane and Tail Shampoo

Babala: Hindi raw lahat ng stable job ay stable. Halimbawa, nang maitayo ang SM San Lazaro, marami ang nawalan ng stable job. Ikaw, handa ka na bang maging hinete?