Can't believe I'm back on board again.
Haven't told Splash yet that I want to leave though. I can't believe I still have this same feeling of anticipation that I had before I started working. I wanted to be pressured, to be busy and all that jazz. Turns out, I'm the complete opposite. I'm very pampered. I get paid really high for doing nothing. I get a 16k allowance that I actually cannot monitor because I spend too much money on clothes, food, beer, and other miscellaneous stuff that I don't really need. The company pays for almost everything I need - lunch, transpo, cellphone bill, visibility plan, etc. HOWEVER, they haven't given me that one thing that I need yet: relevance to the company.
Therefore, I'm on a search again for that next company. Didn't expect it to be that fast, though. I sent an email blast the other night about me showing my interest to work for other companies and the day after that, I got calls already. I just had an interview and exam with Unilab. Plus, I met with a head hunter from Ward Howell at Starbucks the other day. Funny, cool guy. Haha Feels like I have an agent now.
Hope everything turns out better this time around. Golly, how I hope so.
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Thursday, October 16, 2008
My favorite QCS (Quezon City Spots).
1. Cubao X
Okay, I think this is a lot of people's favorite but I love it too much that I just have to mention it first on my list. A lot of magazines, blogs, journal entries, and columns have already described this place and must I say, they all captured the real essence of this captivating, magical place right at the heart of one of the deadliest streets in Manila. It's so fascinating how one small turn inside the Expo can bring you to a world full of culture, history, art, passion, and love.
It's true, THE X really does marks the spot.
2. Katipunan
Yes, that whooole stretch. I've had most of my life's favorite moments there, may it be up north near UP or down south at the new Meatshop 2. Food's great, crowd's great, culture's great. Here's a list of my favorite places in Katip: Flaming Wings, Perspolis, Starbucks, Cantina, Bo's, Chickenboy (even if it's at Xavierville), Banapple, Cafe Xocolat, AZTA Urban Salon, Eagle Star Condo, Prince David Condo, Petron Gas Station, and My Cool Mint Spa
It feels like home there. Now that I'm working, I still see to it that I go to Katipunan, whether alone (Then again, Katipunan is like New York. You always see or bump into and eventually drink with someone you know) or with my friends, once in awhile to have that feel of youthfulness and carelessness.
At Katipunan, everybody's a young rebel.
3. Tomato Kick, Maginhawa
Steady kung steady. The place is small but it's quite great enough to have that quiet, steady inuman with friends. Tomato Kick also features acoustic artists in its humble abode from time to time that’s why aside from painters and designers, the resto attracts musicians too. Oh and the food there's one of my favvoooorrriiitttees! My all time loves from the place? Chicken Alfredo and Pesto Pizza.
4. 77 Cafe, Kamuning
Lola's inuman spot. This bar/resto is not your typical drinking place. On weekdays, yuppies go here to unwind after a long day's work. It's homey feel can automatically make you feel at ease and relaxed, ready for a night (and maybe morning) of drinks with friends.
5. Quattro, Timog
Ahh, the old school macho mug. Haven't been there in awhile but it's always nostalgic everytime I'm there. Food's not awesome, the place is not as comfy, but for some reason, I like it there.
6. UP Diliman
This University has more to offer other than its top education. It is current Philippine culture personified. It's a venue where actual freedom actual exists, I think. I've been to two universities and trust me, UP people are way different from others in a good kind of way.
The people are smart and cultured. Their lifestyles are diverse and it would be heaven if I could experience all of it. It's like your typical high school chic flick setting. There's the musicians, the skaterboarders, the nerds, the athletes, the artists, the dancers, the cooks, the philantrophists, the activists, the religious; name it, they have it. The only difference though is that, unlike in chic flick movies, UP people actually get along pretty well.
The closest that I got to this University was through my EXs and when I had to cross-enroll for a subject. I didn't push through with it though. Sayang naman.
7. Mr. Kebab, West Ave
Nothing beats the original Persian love. Even after their most recent expansion, people still line up for the place. It's not even airconditioned! Goes to show how good tasting, old school food can be successful even without all the glamour.
8. EDSA Shangri-La Hotel
It's still my favorite hotel in Manila, or even in the country, I believe. It has great service and it's rooms are one of my favorites. Plus it's beside a very lovely mall that me and my family loves to go to. But of course that is subject to change because I haven't tried Discovery Shores and Amanpulo yet.
9. Seven Corners, Crowne Plaza
We usually spend occasions here. It's sinful, actually. You go on a hunger strike for months then the minute you're in Seven Corners, it's gluttony once again.
10. Greenhills Shopping Center
I recently had my phone fixed there. Sabi na e, Greenhills will save me once again. I think of Greenhills as my go-to place, my hero every so often. Why? Because I end up buying clothes and accessories there after touring and looking for clothes in all the malls in the metro. Because it's where I have my techie stuff fixed. Because it's usually where we meet our South based friends. Because it's where we usually watch movies. Because it's where choose to eat whenever we plan to shop, tricking whoever that the only reason why we're there is because of the food.
11. Route 196, Katipunan Extension.
Love the pizza. Love the interiors. Love the bands. Hassle lang there's entrance fee. Haha! I usually drink a lot that's why entrance fees to me are downers :(
12. Xaymaca, Timog
For that reggae, fun, sabog vibe, Xaymaca is home. People's all sabog (for sure) and crazy, AHLAVET! This is the place where people dance to the music because they actually feel the music, unlike in bars where people dance to be sexy and attract other people. Here, even the left-footed people dance their nights away. Nobody's judged, nobody's sued for dancing in a weird way. Everybody's just out and about having fun.
13. Tomas Morato
Like Katipunan, I love the whoooole stretch. I just hate the bars along Tomas but other than that, I love the place. I love it too much that I think I've been in almost all the restos and coffee shops there.
Okay, I think this is a lot of people's favorite but I love it too much that I just have to mention it first on my list. A lot of magazines, blogs, journal entries, and columns have already described this place and must I say, they all captured the real essence of this captivating, magical place right at the heart of one of the deadliest streets in Manila. It's so fascinating how one small turn inside the Expo can bring you to a world full of culture, history, art, passion, and love.
It's true, THE X really does marks the spot.
2. Katipunan
Yes, that whooole stretch. I've had most of my life's favorite moments there, may it be up north near UP or down south at the new Meatshop 2. Food's great, crowd's great, culture's great. Here's a list of my favorite places in Katip: Flaming Wings, Perspolis, Starbucks, Cantina, Bo's, Chickenboy (even if it's at Xavierville), Banapple, Cafe Xocolat, AZTA Urban Salon, Eagle Star Condo, Prince David Condo, Petron Gas Station, and My Cool Mint Spa
It feels like home there. Now that I'm working, I still see to it that I go to Katipunan, whether alone (Then again, Katipunan is like New York. You always see or bump into and eventually drink with someone you know) or with my friends, once in awhile to have that feel of youthfulness and carelessness.
At Katipunan, everybody's a young rebel.
3. Tomato Kick, Maginhawa
Steady kung steady. The place is small but it's quite great enough to have that quiet, steady inuman with friends. Tomato Kick also features acoustic artists in its humble abode from time to time that’s why aside from painters and designers, the resto attracts musicians too. Oh and the food there's one of my favvoooorrriiitttees! My all time loves from the place? Chicken Alfredo and Pesto Pizza.
4. 77 Cafe, Kamuning
Lola's inuman spot. This bar/resto is not your typical drinking place. On weekdays, yuppies go here to unwind after a long day's work. It's homey feel can automatically make you feel at ease and relaxed, ready for a night (and maybe morning) of drinks with friends.
5. Quattro, Timog
Ahh, the old school macho mug. Haven't been there in awhile but it's always nostalgic everytime I'm there. Food's not awesome, the place is not as comfy, but for some reason, I like it there.
6. UP Diliman
This University has more to offer other than its top education. It is current Philippine culture personified. It's a venue where actual freedom actual exists, I think. I've been to two universities and trust me, UP people are way different from others in a good kind of way.
The people are smart and cultured. Their lifestyles are diverse and it would be heaven if I could experience all of it. It's like your typical high school chic flick setting. There's the musicians, the skaterboarders, the nerds, the athletes, the artists, the dancers, the cooks, the philantrophists, the activists, the religious; name it, they have it. The only difference though is that, unlike in chic flick movies, UP people actually get along pretty well.
The closest that I got to this University was through my EXs and when I had to cross-enroll for a subject. I didn't push through with it though. Sayang naman.
7. Mr. Kebab, West Ave
Nothing beats the original Persian love. Even after their most recent expansion, people still line up for the place. It's not even airconditioned! Goes to show how good tasting, old school food can be successful even without all the glamour.
8. EDSA Shangri-La Hotel
It's still my favorite hotel in Manila, or even in the country, I believe. It has great service and it's rooms are one of my favorites. Plus it's beside a very lovely mall that me and my family loves to go to. But of course that is subject to change because I haven't tried Discovery Shores and Amanpulo yet.
9. Seven Corners, Crowne Plaza
We usually spend occasions here. It's sinful, actually. You go on a hunger strike for months then the minute you're in Seven Corners, it's gluttony once again.
10. Greenhills Shopping Center
I recently had my phone fixed there. Sabi na e, Greenhills will save me once again. I think of Greenhills as my go-to place, my hero every so often. Why? Because I end up buying clothes and accessories there after touring and looking for clothes in all the malls in the metro. Because it's where I have my techie stuff fixed. Because it's usually where we meet our South based friends. Because it's where we usually watch movies. Because it's where choose to eat whenever we plan to shop, tricking whoever that the only reason why we're there is because of the food.
11. Route 196, Katipunan Extension.
Love the pizza. Love the interiors. Love the bands. Hassle lang there's entrance fee. Haha! I usually drink a lot that's why entrance fees to me are downers :(
12. Xaymaca, Timog
For that reggae, fun, sabog vibe, Xaymaca is home. People's all sabog (for sure) and crazy, AHLAVET! This is the place where people dance to the music because they actually feel the music, unlike in bars where people dance to be sexy and attract other people. Here, even the left-footed people dance their nights away. Nobody's judged, nobody's sued for dancing in a weird way. Everybody's just out and about having fun.
13. Tomas Morato
Like Katipunan, I love the whoooole stretch. I just hate the bars along Tomas but other than that, I love the place. I love it too much that I think I've been in almost all the restos and coffee shops there.
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