pinoy big sister

May 11, 2008

I’m no fan of Pinoy Big Brother. I’m no fan of TV in general. I rarely watch TV because of my crazy sked and even though I have time to watch, I am no avid fan of any program. If there is a free time, I’d rather read. Sometimes I keep the TV open without minding what’s being played. Just ON for the sounds which my housemates find weird. Anyway, this post is about my housemates. My big sisters. I hardly see them though on the few times that we see each other, I can’t help but be thankful that they are my housemates. One time, I said, I see my college friends more often than my housemates and that was no joke. 

Last Friday, I left the office so exhausted. In the taxi, I was thinking whether to go directly home or drop by somewhere I can release my stress but heck, it was already 2am. I didn’t wanna go to bed with a bitter heart. Good thing when I arrived Rache and her friend whom I just met that moment were there. Hi Beryl! And so the I just released everything I felt all this effing time. Nakakahiya kasi the guy hardly knows me pero I had no choice and well, I really felt a lot better. After a few minutes (few nga ba?!) of non-stop talking, cursing, smoking, I paused and felt relaxed and said it was their turn to talk. Ayun! Rache, super thanks! Love you sis!

Then I came into thinking all those who have been my housemate/roommate. I’m so glad I always know my housemates well beforehand. I mean, they are my friends, good friends, even before we become housemates. 

There was still a half-filled bottle of tequila in our house but we didn’t touch it. My housemates are my sorority sisters and had that scene been one of those college days, we would have downed that bottle 15 minutes after I came in the house.Hahaha! Sa lahat ng naging housemates at pseudo-housemates ko, thanks for bearing with me. Love ko kayo! : )

 

 

structures

Here’s the situation: I got promoted out of nowhere. I’ve been doing what is expected of my new post for more than a month now without them having me sign any contract or formal announcements. Did they hear anything from me? Nada! The only thing I was concerned was asking for reports to officers who used to be the ones I report to. But it’s ok. It seemed an open secret to everone that I got the promotion. This week, they showed my the papers. Come on! Written there is the incredible job grade they are giving me plus the more ridiculous increase to come with that?! What do they think of our company, a charitable institution?! They said they can’t jolt the structure. They don’t wanna see engineers raising eyebrows with my sudden status. They say it’s unequal! Heller!?! Don’t talk to me about equality! Honestly, I’m not in this business for the money alone. There are far greater things why I stay working but sometimes, you cant help but ask yourself if things are still worth it?! OK, so I had the choice not to accept the offer but I still did because I love what I do, there is more to learn from the position and the people I work with are things I can’t compromise. I just don’t know for how long. Structures. You can’t get away with it.