Midnight Rose

Ever since I stepped into the world of working, here are some essential things I believe every working girl needs.

1. Comfortable shoes

-You can’t always wear those stilettos in the office. One way or another, a girl should   be comfortable in her footwear. Being a business consultant requires me to travel and attend different meetings. Since I still don’t have a car, I take the public commute almost everyday. When taking the public commute, always wear shoes you’re comfortable with.

I suggest buying shoes from Shoebox. Let’s support local footwear!

2. Hand Sanitizer

-There will be days wherein you’re required to go out and are too lazy to go to the comfort room and wash hands. There will also be days where there is no leaking faucet around. So always have this in handy.

I suggest buying hand sanitizer from Human Nature. Their products are organic and help Filipino communities.

3. Cologne/Perfume

-Living in a tropical country makes us sweat faster than Western people. Always choose a scent that mixes well with your sweat. Having a scent also gives a person a sense of identity, and definitely makes a person feel good about herself.

I suggest using Baby Bench bubble gum cologne for colognes and Paris Lancome Tresor Midnight Rose for perfumes.

4. Lipstick

-Upgrade your kikay kit from lip balm to lipstick. Trust me, it will definitely boost your confidence! Use pink/neutral shades in the morning and red vixen lips at night. ;)

I suggest using Avon lipsticks. :)

5. Pen

-You will never know when your cellphone battery runs out and need to save that number of a potential client. Always have a pen in handy.

You can never go wrong with a Parker pen. :) 

Having a sprained ankle and working for the weekday, I leave my weekends for relaxation and spending time with friends and family. A part of me still feels like I rushed into work, but I am loving my job and the new experiences that come with it.

One hobby I miss is cooking. I love food, even if my frame says otherwise. For those who constantly ask me, my answer is no I am not on a diet. I just get satisfied easily with a cup of rice and one viand. But I do leave room for my sweet tooth. :)

I enjoy cooking breakfast meals since they’re simple and very experimental. I mix eggs with red wine and ketchup (thanks to Sabrina’s Kitchen) or mix eggs with cheese and milk. I also enjoy making crepes. I love mixing the batter, getting the right measurements and making sure the taste goes well with the bananas, Nutella, etc. 

I pushed my boundaries and tried cooking chicken dishes like Honey chicken (Chef Ramsay’s recipe), chicken inasal, pineapple chicken, etc. I’ve always had a thing for chicken because they’re easier to cook compared to pork, beef, and fish. They also taste good and is very versatile. 

I still get frightened with hot cooking oil splattering my face but that is one fear I am willing to face. (Hopefully without wearing goggles and gloves)

I don’t plan to cook meals that are over the top. I just want to cook simple, homemade, healthy and delicious meals that  can tickle anyone’s fancy. I see cooking as something fun and cozy. :)

Cid

It’s funny how the guy that keeps my heart beating is the one that I’ve never stayed long with. In fact, he and I were never really official to begin with. We both were just good friends who fought like siblings, laughed like there’s no tomorrow and shared similar interests. I guess it’s the first love syndrome that has never left me, even if I’ve loved others after him. He always had a place in my heart that never left. Time has tried to erase that, but he’s managed to stay tattooed. 

Reality has a way to bring 2 people apart, and life did just that for us. We both did our best to keep in touch but living separate lives meant seeing and meeting other people. After a couple of years, we found a way back to rekindle our friendship. Sadly, he found it that there was no point in doing so since he believes we’ve both changed.

I dunno what life has in store, or if I’ll ever see him again. But he really is the one that got away.

I am still baffled with the fact that I am now officially employed! I’ve always planned to go job hunting for the month of May and start working on June. Either that or be the personal assistant of my tita while waiting for a company to hire me. But life is like a box of chocolates where you don’t know what you’ll get. I was chatting with a friend of mine who works for Groupon Philippines. She belonged in the research department of that company. Since I love doing research on establishments that I’m very passionate about, I decided to apply for Groupon. To make the long story short, I passed 2 grueling interviews (and I tell you it was the hardest job interview of my life) and ended up being a business consultant!

So far, I am enjoying my job and the people who work with me. :) My boss is very helpful and my office mates are funny and fun to be with! My job gets me to go to different places and meet new people. :) It can be tough, but I believe my first job is really worth the experience.

So my dear followers and those reading this post, please check out Groupon’s website http://beeconomic.com.ph and find AMAZING DEALS on all things AWESOME!

Cid

After being betrayed more than once, I realized that I have a hard time trusting people. There are times I can’t count on what people say because if I end up believing it and it doesn’t go as I expected, I get really hurt. Ironically, I don’t want to keep going on with a huge wall towards my relationships in life. How would I know what real happiness is if I keep worrying at the back of my mind right? I believe learning how to trust again takes time. 

Probably the first step is to realize that not everyone is the same. You shouldn’t judge people immediately just because of what someone else did to you. This is honestly something I am still working on. Second step is to let go of fear of past events. If you can’t let this go, you’ll probably end up worrying and think to yourself “Shoot what if this person does this to me? I don’t want the past to repeat again”. Like what I said in the first step, not everyone is the same. 

I’m learning to be at level with trusting people. I can’t just be all “Hey. I’ve done the steps to learn how to trust people. So I’ll just be all gullible and believe what people say.” Actions always speak louder than words. Base trust in what people show you. Eventually time will tell if someone is genuine or just using you.

When all else fails, eat ice cream and be best friends with your dog/cat/turtle/parrot/fish. :P

Cid