A PEN & BLISS BLOG
Since I was a kid, I wanted to be successful--have a fancy title appended to my name, a good salary package, the corner office plus the feeling of importance and achievement usually associated with being "one of the top brass". I've been through a lot, career-wise. I worked as a reporter (my first love) only …
Continue reading "It’s lonely at the top (Day 05/ 05 January 2012/ Project 365)"
Here's me trying to catch my breath amidst the numerous to do and the chaos of the Grindhouse. I'll never know how I can manage to 5 things all at the same time. I know they are expecting a lot from me. I am afraid to fail them, and much ashamed to fail myself. There …
Continue reading "Of OCD and coffee-induced planners (Day 04/ 04 January 2012/ Project 365)"
And so, like any other thing of beauty, the Holiday ends officially today. One part of me is tempted to throw a party just to celebrate the fact that there will be no hellish traffic in the streets (well, worse than the usual gridlock present in Manila streets), the phonies are back in their respective …
Continue reading "Back to the Grindhouse! (Day 02/02 January 2011/Project 365)"
I had my human resources orientation with my newest gig today. It was fun -- HR was accommodating and easy to talk to. Anyway, we were discussing about the office rules and regulations, when--of course our conversation went on the topic of OFFICE ATTIRES: no cleavage inducing tops, no sleeveless shirts, no jeans, no leggings …
Just one more day and it's the end for me. Somehow, I try to find any kind of emotion left for all the tragedy and agony I've experienced this past week, and the funny thing is I don't feel anything anymore. I guess I've always been the type of person who hates dwelling on the …
Wanna meet the person who is making me miserable these past few days? .... ... ... ... ... ... ... This is how you break the hearts and dreams of people under your stead: 1. You tell them to do one thing, then promptly rat them out to the big boss and embellish statements and …
I always pride myself of having a good head on top of my miserably-sloping shoulders, but sometimes I do stupid things that even amaze me. Just how stupid? Imagine throwing caution to the wind to commute in a "hold upper" infested area of the Metro, right on the fringes of the city where you can …
Let me tell you something about good ol' kaisha--it is good to people who serve it well and without question, but quite ruthless to those who dare to be different or not comfort to the pack. Like really nifty scientists out of a sci-fi movie, the powers-that-be mold and develop people to be unquestioning warm …
Baguio, 10PM - This is the first time that I felt peaceful and happy in a very long time (read: 3 months). Being with my family--the hubby and my mom, dad, unnie and baby bro gave me time to really celebrate what is important in life. In my case, these are the people who understand …
Bust open the soju and hand me my favorite serving of green tea ice cream, I am--once again--alive and well. After a harrowing week where I almost cried due to frustration, contemplated murder and threatened to quit work. I had three events this week, two of which was finalised a good two weeks prior the …
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