At Last...

After 10 years, I finally get to say goodbye to a place that has been my second home.

I tendered my resignation from SCB last June 4. As agreed with my boss, I'll be staying for 30 days, which I did and my last day was last Friday.

It has been a great 10 years. Of course there were ups and downs but if one would graph my career, the trend is going up. This has been my longest employment ever so it's only natural that I feel melancholic.

My last day was the happiest and saddest day in my life with SCB. I was touched with all the messages of thanks and being missed. The first person who made me cry that day was our CB Head when he thanked me for my efforts. I managed to get a hold of myself but I again cried when my boss gave me a surprise despedida party. I was really surprised and that made me cry more.

Looking forward to starting my new career with another bank.

Sebastian's Photoshoot at Picture Company - 23May09

My sister-in-law invited us to take Basti to Picture Company at ATC for a photoshoot.

I know I'm biased in saying this, but my son is just SOOO cute and adorable.

Here are some pictures. For the rest, check them out here: http://sunshifairy.multiply.com/photos/album/57/Sebastians_Photoshoot_at_Picture_Company_-_23May09

Britain's Got Talent - Jamie Pugh

Here's another talent which would give Susan Boyle competition

Jamie Pugh - another ordinary-looking person but with an awesome talent and with a back story which people will no doubt gobble up--he lost his wife to cancer 10 years ago.

Watch it here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=91uauoeG64c

Labor Day

For those not following my multiply blog, I wrote a post which you can read here detailing what happened the past two weeks that I returned to work. I use to enable the cross-posting between blogs but I changed that.

Well, I'm now a working mom again. I miss my son a lot when I'm at work but I guess it's something that I have to get used to. I just cherish every moment that I have with him and try not to linger when I have to leave for work. I just live on the thought that Leo's here and he'll ensure that Basti's ok and well taken care of.

There might be some changes coming up soon and I'll post about it once they're in place. :D

Back to School!

I'll be returning to school next term to finish my MBA. I've been planning to go back to school since last year but I got pregnant so I had to postpone it. Since I have no more reason not to go back, I emailed the Vice-Dean and had my account reactivated. I went to GSB office today to enroll and pay for my tuition (ANG MAHAL!!!). I am now officially a returnee.

I supposedly have 6 units left on my MBA (one elective and Strategic Management, plus the defense). Unfortunately, since I'm beyond the prescribed period, I was penalized to take one extra elective from the usual three. I don't mind as this will be the chance for me to take up something interesting which I can use at work.

I was shocked when I paid for my tuition. On my last term two years ago, I think I only paid around 10K for one subject. Now, I paid almost 15K for one class. Gah! 7K for 3 units--can you believe that??? I should get a 4.0 in this class to make it worth the price that I paid.

I'm taking my Personal Project list seriously this time around. Now if I can get around doing #1, it will be a good end for the year.

Susan Boyle - Britain's Got Talent

Watch it here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9lp0IWv8QZY

It shows that you can never judge a book by its cover. I hope she wins.

David Cook and David Archuleta Life in Manila!!!

Yes! Yes! Yes! My American Idols will be here on May 16 and I'M WATCHING!!!! YAY! YAY! YAY!
I just brought our tickets today at ticketworld. I can't believe that there are people out there willing to shell out 12K for tickets! We didn't buy that of course. Hehe.
I have a new countdown. :)

Star Wars (John Williams) Tribute

Got this from Nix at Facebook.

JOHN WILLIAMS IS THE MAN! A Star Wars-themed four-part a cappella musical tribute. Performed by Corey Vidal (vocals by Moosebutter) GET THE MP3 (AND READ THE LYRICS): http://www.moosebutter.com/.....