Top Things To Do While Waiting For This Rainy Situation To Pass

I know. The rain is pouring non-stop and there's nothing I can do but sit and wait. Being at home with an internet connection and cable TV is apparently not enough to keep me occupied. The news is starting to depress and worry the $%^# out of me.

So anyway, here's a list of what I could do (maybe you can do these as well).

1. Check on your pets. Make sure that they are ok. In case you need to evacuate, please think of their welfare. Will you bring them with you? If not, make sure to leave them in a safe and secure place. Thinking of the pets that drowned during Ondoy just makes me sick.
2. Pray. Thank God that you are safe. Or if you're on the lashing end of mother nature, ask that help will come your way and those who need it.
3. Check on your friends. You might find that one of them really needs help.
4. Master your Tetris skills. I really suck at this game. I need to be at a certain high in order to win in this game. Otherwise, I'm probably the lousiest player ever. (Looks like I still have it, I'm still winning.)
5. Put your speakers on full volume and dance like crazy. Can't go out for a run or to the gym? This is one of the best ways to burn calories. Plus, you get to practice your mad dance moves in private.
6. Sing your heart out. Well, except for me and all the others who are tone-deaf. Let's not make the weather worse.
7. Start reading or finish Fifty Shades of Grey. Find out what the craze is all about. (I still don't get it.)
8. Stalk your crush on Facebook, Twitter or whatever social media site. Find out if he/she is ok despite all the heavy rains and flooding.
9. If you still got nothing to do, stalk your frenemies. (But you can skip this part. We can always do with a little less negativity.)
10. Watch Enchanted on Disney channel. Who knows what a little magic can do?
11. Sort your clothes and stuff. Lord knows you got several tops and bottoms that you have no plans of wearing anymore. (Well, I know I do.) Do a good deed and donate these to those in need.
12. And while you're at it, go clean your room.
13. Wrestle with your siblings. My brothers and my sister used to run around the house chasing each other and tickling and teasing each other to death. (Are we too old for that? We rarely do it nowadays.)

And if the list above is of no help, just put your phone beside you and wait for that person to text you.

Note: No need for your heart to jump or skip a beat every time your phone beeps. I bet it's 1/10 that it's the person you are waiting for.

Makati Girl for Two Years

July 5, 2010: date I was hired by Philippine Wacoal Corp.

I now officially have two years of work experience! (my previous work with Hizon's was short-lived so I'm not counting it).

When I first entered Makati's corporate world, I felt thrilled, scared and nervous at the same time. I am now a Makati girl but that meant I had to brave the throng of people at the MRT. Taking a cab everyday is just not practical. Also, having an expat president seemed a little scary (but it's a good thing Mr. Iwasaki is very nice).

My job at the Direct Sales Department at first was a bit boring (maybe not just a bit). We needed to generate sales, organize the mini warehouse and do a monthly inventory. That was just not my thing. Routine work made me want to puke.

By my third month, the management probably noticed that I was not that interested with the job and decided to move me to the Store Division. My initial task was to handle the trainings of the employees. But since trainings only occur three to four times a year, I handled a bunch of marketing tasks. This I really did enjoy. I love talking to other people like suppliers and business partners. I love attending events and meeting new people. I love working on tasks for our campaign. I love everything! This is the job I really want. It sometimes involve long hours but who cares, I'm having fun.

Of course, like any other employee, I passed through the phase when I felt like my salary was not enough. This was heightened a couple of months ago when my younger brother got a better starting salary (which is higher than my current basic). But come to think of it (now that I did some reflection), my pay is pretty ok. Not stellar, but ok. After all, my job is not that stressful and I only need to report for 5 days a week (I so hated my 6-day job before). I guess I just need to stop being an impulsive buyer (I got more than 10 pairs of shoes I haven't worn at all) and I ought to learn the importance of saving. Still, a raise is also most welcome. Haha.

But overall, I'm happy with my job for the past two years. I have learned tons of stuff, been promoted twice and I was given a chance to take Ateneo's Digital Marketing Program (which is really interesting). Plus (a great, big, huge plus), the people are extremely nice. Office politics can never be eliminated but somehow, the one we have is mild. At the end of each day, we are still one big happy work family.

I still see myself taking an MBA but I'm not yet financially ready (I still need to make ligaw to my parents. Haha.) Maybe, in the next two or three years I can reach that dream. For now, I am just thankful for all the blessings that I have. I may not have gotten everything that I wanted but I believe that everything that is for me will happen at the right place and at the right time. All my past experiences shaped me who I am today. Thank You!

Cheers to my two years at Wacoal and I wish that adventures will keep on coming my way wherever I am. ;)