nov 1

All Saint’s Day and in my 27 years of being here on earth, this the 1st time I failed to visit the cemetery. Why? Well, because of my work! I had to leave for Dos Palmas last October 30 and I just arrived today…I feel so guilty I failed to visit my Daddy but I know he understands, and he knows that I did all my best to drop this trip… for a couple of reasons: (1) All Saint’s Day (2) security ---I was able to read Gracia Burnham’s book and was afraid to go to Palawan specifically DOS PALMAS. I was really in fear.

But still, I know I had to go because I have to conquer my fear…It happens to me, always! Things that I don’t like happen and in the process I begin to appreciate them. Well, that’s life for me.

On a lighter note, Dos Palmas is a very serene place. We enjoyed swimming, kayaking, snorkeling, picture taking and most of all, pigging out! They have excellent food, so yummy! We even had a cruise to an island for a lunch. This was one of my unforgettable out of town trips, very relaxing…How I wish I was with Xave. Too sad, he had to leave for Baguio.

last night, great dinner

island hoping for lunch - what an experience!

kayak with carol and she --- had fun!

got a fish! =)

DOS PALMAS

Chosen One

My 1st month in Samsung and I was privileged enough to be part of the 2005 Strategic Planning that was held in Tagaytay Highlands. I was able to mingle with the top managers of our company together with our CEO/President, Mr. Eom. It was a great experience for a newbie like me. We were able to plot 3-5 key plans to be achieved next year (per division). Joscel, Karen and I were able to share a lot of ideas, plans and goals that made us look forward for 2005.

The place was so relaxing, very conducive to planning as well. You won’t believe this, our company spent P250,000 just for our stay there. Samsung really invests on its people and pushes everyone to grow and be productive. Who won’t be motivated on this kind of perks?

After two days of hard planning, we had this thing called “social night”. It was basically a gimik after hard days work. Too, sad it was just a videoke party which I didn’t find exciting…Yeah, I get bored on gimiks like this...I just had a few glasses of vodka and that made my evening. =)

Check out our pictures…

You might want to read the caption of the last picture then go all the way up to be able to understand the whole picture.

my drinking and smokin' buddies: gerard, bingoy, karen, annaise and atty.gabby

gimik night

was so tired...lying in the sofa when joscel took a pic of me