And the Creator said, “let there be light.” And the flickering screen was alight.
May 21, 2009 at 9:27 am · Filed under Uncategorized
My headhunting agency called me up early evening to inform me that my visa has been recently released and asked the earliest available day I can schedule my flight out of the country.
I told Ian, the personnel in charge for document-handling and flight-booking, that my resignation will take effect June 14. She then advised that I will be under orientation a day prior to departure. I suggested that we schedule my orientation on June 15 and my tentative flight on June 16. She agreed.
The schedule was of no problem to me. I have never left any work with any down time. Earning per day is of utter importance, and this case is no exception: Resignation on 14; orientation on 15; daparture on 16; work on 17.
There is no time for goodbyes. I have been left by less than a month to secure clearance from my company, prepare my paraphernalia for departure, and still accomplish monthly obligations to my family. I can only meet people after office in Makati and Alabang on weeknights, and squeeze several meets on weekends. Three weeks is too short.
I have informed my family earlier this evening of my scheduled departure to prepare them the soonest. I have been texting and calling up friends to say goodbye and thanking them. I have not told J*****, my date for more than a year, about my very early departure. It will leave J***** shocked and extremely bothered, I guess. J***** may not show it, but I know it will bother J*****.
What we have will not blossom when we are apart. It is rare for me to be ready for a commitment. In fact, my dating relationship with J***** has been on for a year and more–and just that. I cannot commit. I simply cannot because I know I have to go and leave.
Both of us have talked about this. In fact, we have discussed this long a couple of times past and seemed to be ready. Yet, as my departure details get firm, and plans fall into their places, the worry pierces my heart more and more like a heavy shrapnel sinking deeper in me, cutting and leaving me bleeding.
Yet moments have turned full throttle, and the throttle has numb me. I cannot savor each passing time. The pace has gotten quicker. The clock is ticking faster. It has become too fast; its effects too furious.
May 10, 2009 at 8:19 am · Filed under Uncategorized
After much thought on paving a new career path [what path it is I will disclose in due time], I tendered my resignation Thursday the past week.
The resignation came tediously long like child birth. In fact, the resignation letter had been drafted a couple of weeks ago. It had waited long to come out and expose itself at my company’s office. I have consulted friends, confidantes, mentors, and family members. Weighing matters out was actually easy but with caution still. I could not simply resign. I am sending my siblings to college and give money to my parents monthly. Timing is of utter importance.
Then time came. My confidante from Canada advised me to go ahead with my plan while waiting for my immediate career to firm up in several days. And he I followed. I printed the resignation letter at our South Luzon Sales Office and left it at my line manager’s desk. However, she was at Rockwell for a meeting. Thus, I found it wise to email her my resignation notice.
How did it read? I kept it short and direct to the point. Yet, it was grateful and professional in tone. Read below:
After much evaluation, I now tender your office my notice of RESIGNATION as a DISTRIBUTOR BUSINESS SPECIALIST effective 30 days hereafter less applicable leaves.
Also, kindly accept my gratitude for a rewarding employment I have had with N***** PHILIPPINES. I greatly appreciate the opportunity I have been given to learn and develop for almost two years. However, certain family needs must be met, and after much consideration, I have decided to pursue a different endeavor.
I have enjoyed working with N***** PHILIPPINE’S fine staff of professionals and colleagues and will miss my association here. Thank you for allowing me to serve N*****.
May 6, 2009 at 3:55 am · Filed under Uncategorized
My trip to Barcelona has been put on hold due to the now dreaded Swine Flu. I have heard that this amalgam of avian, human, and swine viral protein has proven itself potent in bringing down humans in Mexico. Much more, this virus has travelled to continental US and even spread to Europe, earlier and faster than I could have travelled.
As of last check at the World Health Organization Web site, Spain has 57 confirmed cases of Swine Flu. Hongkong has 1. Philippines has none. Simply put, I cannot pursue my 3-day trip to Barcelona, my stopover in Hongkong can be fatal, and I am left to stay and cringe here in Mega Manila. This is a Mary Shelley horror story in 21st century setting.
Yet, this Swine Flu can be pretty much of a Frankenstein horror propaganda. In 1976, an anti-Swine Flu propaganda was released. The clips were simple but creepy, as if a murderer is on the loose. In fact, Alfred Hitchcock enters into mind. As this clip suggests, Drug companies want to switch on the panic mode in humans to be in a frenzy to consume anti-flu drugs. Horrifying and panic-flushing: a terrifying Frankenstein movie is apparent. This clip will definitely stop me from going to Barcelona or anywhere else:
From thehorsehospital.com
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