Jackemon

2011 Highlights

January - I got promoted to Operations Supervisor in my previous company. Sounds promising. But still looking for more.

March - Simoun and I went to Bohol, It was both our first time to ride a plane, and our first out of town trip alone as a couple. Camera mishap, but still a trip to remember.

May - One of the most challenging months for us, first Simoun and I got into a motorcycle accident then a week after he was held up in a computer shop. Then after another week we had a really big fight which lasted for week (yes this is already a big deal for us because our fights are usually petty we’ll make up in just minutes) but not that big to totally break us up. We also had to let go of our choir service because of this fight.

June - One of the most stressful months of my 2011. This is where the big changes start. Ruru left the office for Singapore, and for the first time after 3 years I felt so lonely, I had to go to and from work alone, What used to be an interesting workplace suddenly became boring and i had a very difficult time coping. It also didn’t help that my younger brother got a job offer with a salary higher than what I was getting after 3 years of working. Not that I am sour graping, but it had me thinking, at 23 my progress seemed to be a very shallow slope.

July - It was our 5th anniversary, nothing really special happened but Simoun and I considered this a milestone in our relationship. This is also when I finally decided that I will let go of my job and try to start with a new one. It was a very spontaneous decision and it worked out pretty well. I also made my long time dream of owning a DSLR come true this month.

August - My last days in IOI, which i also actively spent attending interviews. This month, Papa also came home from Saudi, we were able to spend a lot of time together since i do not have to go to work anymore. Towards the end of the Simoun finally got luck this month and was accepted in Marikina Hotel. This is where I thought our lives are ying and yang.

September - Papa’s short vacation is over and loneliness starts creeping in. I had to get used to waking up in an empty house with no one to share lunch with. No one to talk to since Simoun is busy working. Even Ruru got his new job and left me with no one to tag along when I want to go out. I also went to a number of job interviews but none seems to work out. I was able to build up my portfolio, but also realized that I am way behind technology and that 3 years of no creative outlet, my juices went a little dry. Towards the end of the month, frustration starts to eat me up, I had to deal with sleeping problems. A mixture of regret, frustration and low motivation keeps me up until 5 in the morning, everyday.

October - Still no calls for Job offers. This is when I became tired, and lost motivation to continue the search. I became dependent to Simoun treating me out just so I won’t deplete my savings. I joined our Parish Social Communications group where I led a team of Photographers. I was able to wake up my sleeping skills and tried to compensate low self esteem with successful church projects. Just a day after my birthday He (from up above) gave me a wonderful gift. I receive a call from a cosmetics company offering me a job in the Marketing Department. I applied as a graphic artist, but at this point I can not afford to be choosy. Before I start working, i went for a quick escape to Batangas with Simoun’s friends.

November - My first day at VMV Hypoallergenics was very overwhelming. I was like an infant thrown into the pool and swam across the water with nothing basic knowledge. I was new to Marketing but started working, relying on common sense, observation and fast learning curve. That day I went home exhausted. I did not have the chance to take my lunch and got me asking, Can I survive this. November is all about learning while working for me, in just a week I was given a project, then another then another, funny how in one week I was able to fill half of a notebook with THINGS TO DO. Not long after, i am starting get the hang of things. (Like a boss hehe). But while I busy with my new work, an unfortunate news for Simoun came. The city government took over the Hotel and all of them got laid off. This just fortified my belief that we are negative and positive energies. Another sad news was when my uncle had a stroke, which shocked our entire family.

December - Busy day in the retail business, but I am handling it better now. i am starting to get praises about my quick pick up, and I am starting to feel that my boss appreciates me. There are even instances when some officemates forget that I am new in the company. I am also getting along well with my co workers, especially the crazy creative team who are doing the job I first applied for. I got to spend the Holidays with both the Castillos and the Remos. Plus I am now spending the last days of the year with Simoun and his family. Balanced, it really is.

Right now as I type this, I am kind of hoping that in the coming year, things continue to be the way they are. I also hope that my uncle’s fast recovery continues and that Simoun get his new job too. 

2011, for me is just a proof that nothing is certain in life, only change. :)