Last December 1, 2009; I was invited by Red Ribbon for the launching of their new products. Undeniably, I loved it even before the event started and much more when it happened. I was expecting so much, but they exceeded my expectations. I love Red Ribbon even more after that.

So, what happened?

Area Manager (SM City Iloilo), Borgz Galagar and Marketing Services Officer, Meyan Lim welcomed us with a smile on their faces. They introduced their mission, vision, values and the most exciting part their new products. Red Ribbon aims to be on the top by 2020 so they keep on adding products and improving their services.

First, we were given a sample of their Grilled Ensaimada with Farmer’s Ham.

Everything on that plate just tasted so good and really perfect for me, even just the simple scrambled eggs.

Next, Chocolate Walnut Fudge with Hershey’s Dark Chocolate and coffee.

We were informed that while other companies would use machines in making decors and cakes, Red Ribbon does it manually. So just imagine the rolls you could see at the side of the cake, is being rolled to perfection by a human hand.

A “tip” was given to us by Meyan, on how to drink coffee with cake: Don’t put a creamer or sugar on your coffee, drink it then scoop a cake and eat. While the cake is still in your mouth, take a sip of your coffee. Compare the taste of the coffee, before and after you had the cake. The coffee tasted better, with a mixture of the cake. Indeed a perfect combination!

With me on this launching is Kathy Villalon of The News Today, Roselyn Villamor of Yuhum News Magazine and a fellow blogger, Mawe of Mawe’s Adobo.

I mentioned above, that I love these events because of free things. So, aside from those free food we ate at the venue, we were given a box of Red Ribbon White Forest which my kids enjoyed. Just see how excited they were to eat the cake.

I wasn’t as lucky on my clients task. I called all the Printing press listed on the phone directory, but no one would accept a brochure making for just one day. They said the fastest they could do is 3 days and that is already a rush up request.

Anyway as they sa, YOU CAN’T HAVE ALL THE LUCK. So, this time I was lucky in love … I could get a remedy for the clients task … why would they hire me if not for my creative mind

Anyway, I asked my client to put me on the night shift because my daughter needs my love and attention. Gladly, my client was soo good that they grant me my request.

So now, I am a family driver by day and an IT professional at night.

This is my first day as a night shift, and I just slept for 1 and a half hour today. I have 2 cups of coffee already, and I think I could survive this day. By the way, I have two trips to the CR already and on my second trip I spooked someone… hehehe – I guess she should thank me, because if she was sleepy, it was lost when she got spooked. I am not that scary – HAHAHA

A lot of people greeted me during my day which made me happy.

It was a stressful but fruitful day.

During lunch time, I didn’t ate at all because I went to my cousins in different locations to get something that my Mom asked (alright – it was money … hehehe but not for me … as I said, my MOM asked). I also bought a cake for my team to eat (bulaklakin by dunkin doughnut).

After office hours, I attended a Mass for blessings. Then I went to meet my friends. I didn’t invite many people, because I really intend to have enough bonding time with my closest friends. Most of the people I invited couldn’t make it because they have work. So, the number was even smaller, it was just 4 of us who bonded.

First stop, we went to Dos Maria’s to eat a Pizza, because they have the biggest Pizza that I have ever seen. Their Pizza was good, but the chicken wings were better. It was just 4 of us, so even if we tried our best to eat the whole Pizza, we couldn’t. We just ate half of it and I took the half for take out.

L-R: Ann, Me, Yen, Mai @ Dos Marias with the biggest Pizza

My friend Ann wanted to have dessert, so we went to Smallville to satisfy our taste. After eating our Tiramisu and Ice cream. Mai who is a sister of my friend Yen, informed me that there is an Electronic Bingo machine that I could play with (She knows I love it). I was tempted and because it was my birthday, I tried my luck. I won Php 500. Bleeeh … I did have my Good Luck!

After my Bingo win, we went for a walk and have stopped at Bluejays to drink coffee. Then there we had some mind blowing chit chat.

The waiter informed us that they were closing, so we went back to my car for me to drove them to their houses. My friend Ann was shocked to see that my car clock showed it was 1:00 AM (she thought it was broken), but when I checked my mobile phone, it was indeed past 1 AM.

On the long road going home, I was alone that morning. I was scared of ghosts, so I prayed and prayed that no one will show to greet me. I arrived home safely and here I am now

BTW, my friends bought gifts for me … heheh YEHEY … THANK YOU!

Today, was the first of me going back to the office for 2009. So far, everything went well during the office hours. I have given my gift to people I admire for being hardworking. Before I knew it, office was over and I have to ride a public jeepney going home.

In a jeep I have encountered being in an awkward situation. I know I am a big person, but I use my space respectfully while I am in public spaces, especially on public transportation such as jeep. However, the old man beside me doesn’t. I don’t want to be rude to him because he is an old man, but I was really uncomfortable being beside him. You may be asking why? It is because the jeep is crowded and here he is sitting on a slant position! Of course being slant means he may be occupying his space from his buttocks down but his body is occupying half of my upper space. I am a BIG woman and I sit properly. So, just to get out of that awkward situation, I let the old man have his slant sitting then I crouch to let him have all my upper space even lean on my back if he wills.

I was pissed, but I was calm and I have not eaten this evening, which means I have my diet today.

My Dad called and then we discuss family matters. My Mother doesn’t want to talk to him, and therefore she didn’t. My Dad admired the shirt my Mom gave me. I like this shirt as well.

Right now, I am going to watch a movie to relax and then sleep after that.

Enjoy your weekend!

Every Friday, I make it a point to go to Church and attend a Mass after work. Today, I was able to do that, plus I met a family friend. It has been a long time we haven’t seen each other. She is the mother of one of the closest friend I had during my elementary days at Assumption. She is my Tita Tess. Her husband died when we were still young and now that my friend is already working in another island here in the Philippines, she got herself a boyfriend. Indeed it is good to have someone to accompany you, because being alone could drive you insane.

Upon hearing this, my Mom kind of question “Why” Tita Tess would want to have a boyfriend now that she is old. It is expected of my Mom to think that, because she is the “conservative” type. Well, I told her that; “It is hard to live life alone. You should be thankful that you have your husband. Yes, Tita Tess is old and she may have a daughter that is professional now, but a partner is different from having a friend or a child.” I may be speaking in behalf of Tita Tess when I told her that, but I want to let her know, that it is the fact and it is also what I feel. I just hope she gets the message.

She has this mentality that since I have my kids I don’t need someone in my life. Well, I guess at this point of my life, I could say that I know more than my Mom does, in terms of having relationships and love.

Now the second part of this post; GOODBYE.

Today was the last day of someone who had a big impact on me in the company since he was hired. He is older than me, but he seems to act like he is younger. I could say that he is a child at heart in doing those foolish things, because he likes to play. Certainly not stupid kind of child-like attitude. Though his action, sometimes pisses me off. I know he have brains that work. I couldn’t say much about him, because I don’t know him well enough. I just know him as an old guy who acts like a child, that’s just it. Here’s his Goodbye post.

Good luck Big Guy! May you achieve your dreams in life.

Keep in touch! May utang ka pa sa akon.