LIFE as we know it.. :)

my MVP

2012-10-15T05:31:00.003-07:00

When you see your man so happy with his collection, you just want to hug him, show him that you care and support him in every way.

boys, boys, boys. . .

you see, my boyfriend is a basketball player, but not "full-time" you know. Ever since he was a child, he always loved to play out in the sun- merely not caring about the heat, the sunburn and the ~~wounds~~ he get from playing roughly. child. a boy. you can only imagine.

so while he was growing up, his love for his favorite sport never faded but instead, developed more and more up until today.. even when he's now a grown-up with a stable job, he just couldn't take his hands off a "basketball"..

"Even when I'm old and grey, I won't be able to play it, but I'll still love the game"
-Michael Jordan

I guess he's livin' up to what MJ believes. Well, he's still young and definitely a man who'd still want to engage in physical activities.

..he's had many uniforms in account for the team he's played on different leagues. Every time he gets a new one, he's like a little boy excited with a new toy. haha! If you can only see his face. For a basketball player, their uniforms are their personal trophies. The more they get, the prouder they can be!

and every time he see his jerseys, every time I display it in front of him, he just couldn't take his smile off of his face and what a lovely sight to see your man with so much happiness and pride.

sometimes, your boyfriend might choose to play a basketball game over a dinner out with your friends but boys will always be boys and that is one thing you can't change about them.

Instead, embrace the fact that your boyfriend is an outgoing guy who just wanna have fun, doing what he loves and would ALWAYS want to consider YOU his MUSE-- his inspiration. lovelove!

MILAGRO. why oh why??

2012-10-13T08:22:00.001-07:00

coz' my baby knows his thang!! ;)

2012-10-13T08:16:00.001-07:00

hi Mr. Grey. nice to meet you XD

2012-10-13T08:12:00.001-07:00

read it on mah nails.. haha.

2012-10-13T08:05:00.001-07:00

my experience with QA.

2012-10-13T07:59:00.001-07:00

and so... this is it! the day I tried my luck with Qatar Airways.

Started my day by preparing my outfit. As you can see, I'm wearing a yellow-green inner blouse, I chose to wear a light colored blouse for me to look ahmmm.. fresh maybe? haha! I also wore a dark brown pencil-cut skirt, a blazer and a pair of black stilettos (not seen in the pictures).

I woke up early, around 6AM, took a bath and ate a light breakfast. (I didn't want to look like a seahorse with my suit) hehe. The CV Submission starts at 9AM so my mother and I left the house at around 7:30AM since we're living in Pasay area and Manila Hotel is kinda' far :)

Arrived in the Hotel and saw FA applicants in the lobby looking tensed just like me, waiting for the function room to open. After few minutes of waiting patiently, we were then asked to fall in line for the registration.

On the registration counter, we were asked to write our complete name, age and contact number. After which, we were requested to reach the adhesive tape on the wall measuring 212 centimeters on tip toes (take note). Once you've reached it, you are to go inside the function room and wait until the recruiters arrive.

At 9AM sharp, the CV submission started with the recruiters announcing the instructions as to how the process goes. (Please, please listen carefully coz' you don't want to look "stupid" in front of the recruiters and everybody). so, What to expect during the close encounter with the recruiters on submitting your resume?

Even if they tell you that there will be no interviews, only submission, expect that there will be small talks.
Upon submission, they will most probably ask your name, your age, your work experience, whether your currently employed, a fresh graduate, or is it your first time applying for QA and.. stuff like that. The point is, you have to be ready when they ask you anything. Well, the goal there is to impress them and sell yourself as best as you can. haha! I didn't quite anticipate my question.

The recruiter was a young American woman and she looked friendly. After asking my personal details, she then asked my work experience and I just stood there trying to compose an honest and catchy answer but my mind totally blacked out!! haha.. so I just said, "Honestly, I can't tell you much about my experience since I am a fresh graduate and so. and so.." then she smiled and said thank you. When I walked out of there, I realized that I could have given her a much nicer answer! and I forgot to sell myself!! grrrrrrr.(ANXIETY ATTACK)!!

As we were heading home, I thought to myself, that I will never get the call because I wasn't ready at all and it showed in my answers!! Time went by, and there was no call. haha!

If you don't believe, then it will NEVER come true. Lesson learned.

Now I gotta try my luck again either on the nursing field or airline industry. haha!! but what an experience!!

QATAR AIRWAYS... i need you! pls be good to me :D

2012-09-12T02:22:00.002-07:00

As an FA wannabe, I've learned to stalk many famous airlines, may it be domestic or international--you name it all. haha! I haven't been to any Cabin Crew recruitment yet nor to any job interviews since I passed the board exam so basically, I really don't know what to do, and all those other stuff to prepare. But because of my deep curiosity as to how the process goes and everything about the hiring, I've read a lot of blogs from FA wannabe's all over the world even those who are in the airline industry already and I've learned a LOT from them... So I decided to expand the information by just simply writing here in my blog as to the updates of any airline hiring, their qualifications and shared experiences as well. So here's one, my favorite--QATAR AIRWAYS!

information from: http://www.ipams.com/announcements.php

Qatar Airways Cabin Crew Recruitment (for females only) - Manila

All applicants must apply in person for preliminary screening at the THE MANILA HOTEL, One Rizal Park 0913, Manila, Philipines on September 15, 2012 (Saturday) from 0900-1200hrs.

Pre-screening Requirements:

Minimum age of 21 years
At least 5'2 in height, minimum arm reach of 212 cms on tiptoe
Minimum High School education
Fluency in written and spoken English
Good set of teeth. Candidates with braces/retainers will not be considered throughout the screening process.
1 passport-sized photograph in business attire (Sky blue background)
1 full-body 4R-sized photograph in business attire (Sky blue background taken by a professional photographer)
Updated resume
Business attire is required: Corporate coat over blouse & knee-level skirt, hair tied up and in full make-up

Candidates who pass the screening will be notified via telephone to be included in QATAR AIRWAYS Cabin Crew Assessment Schedules on September 16-17, 2012.

Open-Day Recruitment: (CV Submission for FEMALES only)
September 15, 2012 (Saturday)
MANILA HOTEL
One Rizal Park 0913
Manila, Philippines
0900- 1200 hrs only

Assessment Days: (Shortlisted candidates only - NO WALK-INS PLEASE)
September 16-17, 2012 (Sunday-Monday)
IPAMS OFFICE
IPAMS Building, 723 Aurora Boulevard,
New Manila, Quezon City
Scheduled per AM / PM batch

Final Interview: (Shortlisted candidates only - NO WALK-INS PLEASE)
September 18-20, 2012 (Tuesday-Thursday)
IPAMS Office
IPAMS Building, 723 Aurora Boulevard,
New Manila, Quezon City
Scheduled per appointment

THANK YOU IPAMS!!

and in case you're wondering if I'm going this Saturday.. well, definitely I am! And this will be my very first time.. I hope it will go smoothly.. Pray for me guys! .. see yah! ;)

keeping the FAITH alive...

2012-09-11T12:33:00.000-07:00

After hearing the pastor's message last September 2, 2012, I finally realized that whatever plans I make, may it be for my own good or for everybody, HIS purpose will always prevail.

I have always been very anxious and unsure of what the future holds for me. Ever since I saw the world's ugly truth as unfair and cruel as it can be, I started to worry. And my worries grew irresistibly-- it started to ~~haunt~~ me everyday.

Almost my entire life, I have lived with such feeling of uncertainty. Although I've kept myself busy and occupied with studies and all there is that could distract me, it keeps knocking me down.

Few months ago, I graduated a BSN. Last June 30-July 1 2012, I took the Nursing Licensure Exam. And I tell you, it was very ~~nerve-wracking~~ that I worried and cried about it until August 23, 2012 came. The day I saw my name with the list of passers. yes.

I PASSED! thank God for an answered prayer!

And now a month later, I thought I'm worry-free! but NO. That extreme feeling of anxiety started to flow in my blood again, attacked my vital organs and sent me a great deal of tickle down my spine that I AM NOW FACING THE REALITY. I am now a member of the all-time federation of the UNEMPLOYED!

It is so frustrating. Every time I fill out forms with "Occupation" in it, I feel useless to have to write "N/A" or "None". It was much easier to just write "Student", at least I had something to call myself to. I had a title in the society. but now? I don't know where I belong. I often catch myself staring blankly into an open space with thoughts of ~~hopelessness and bitterness.~~ but why?

oh! it's because I over think too much! I've been so negative in everything that I do and I taught myself that! Over and over again!

I'm frustrated coz' I don't have a job, when I haven't gone to job interviews yet or even tried to apply! haha! sick me! always telling myself the "what if's" and mostly the negatives!

but thank God for his WORD which I've read in Jeremiah 29:11 that says, For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. It's like the Lord telling me to WAKE UP! He's always with me.

haay! man! I worry a lot, when all I gotta do is to call His name, do my thing and woahlah! He will do his own magic :)

for when I believe, miracles happen

and when I keep my faith alive, ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE!!!

(jobhunting) haha! :D