The Boss

Today is the last working day of my boss. I have been under him for only 13 months, and yet I had learned a lot from him.

There were only 3 of us in the Legal Department. However, Atty. Donna resigned last January to join her husband in Australia. Then today, Atty. Ram is saying goodbye to work, and hello to retirement.

Send off for Atty. Donna (standing)

He had been with PCFC for over 10 years, and just before a month he turned 60, he decided to retire and enjoy life as a senior citizen (this was the news he gave me when I got back from my Christmas vacation).

During last year's PCFC's anniversary celebration.

I admit, I supported his decision. I actually encouraged him, because I had seen him work like a horse during the short time I was with him. He brings home paper works, and his weekends are often spent going over them. His table is always full of documents, but at the end of the day, all these are returned with his legal opinion/recommendation. He doesn’t want these documents to sleep long on his table. One work ethic that I admire the most.

Atty. Ram's 60th birthday celebration.

When the news went out regarding his retirement, our once quiet little nook was often flocked with people encouraging him to reconsider. My day isn’t complete without hearing the voices of these co-workers, especially Sir Randy (he drops by every morning!).

Last week's "surprise" Thank You celebration for Atty. Ram

Thank you AMD for organizing the event.

A caricature signed by all the employees handed by Ms. Jenny

The day has finally come.

Atty. Ram's angels in red.

Thank you, Atty. Ram.

Remember, when you retire, you switch bosses --- from the one who hired you to the one who married you.

Happy retirement!

Please drop by anytime, whenever you can....for ice cream!

Hope you enjoyed our little surprise...

 

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behind the scenes:

 

Enchanted Kingdom

We went to EK one lazy Sunday afternoon. We braved the summer heat.

I always enjoy carnival rides. Back home, I can only enjoy the rides during fiestas, my school’s Foundation Day, Kadayawan and Araw ng Dabaw. I grew up trying all the rides in the perya. They were simple rides, but enough to scare the wits out of me. My usual favorites then were Caterpillar, Ferris Wheel and Octopus. Today, you cannot convince me anymore to take these rides. I get dizzy! I wonder why I so enjoyed them before.

Anyway, if I treat myself to get dizzy, might as well try rides that are totally grand and different.

Enter, Extreme Tower Ride.

I decided not to ride this ever, but my cousins bullied me. Weak as I am, I gave in.

For 80 bucks, it was sooo worth it. It was pretty quick, too quick to even have a heart attack. Actually, what’s scarier for me is the motion going up. You can actually see the entire field and beyond! And to think I’m really, really afraid of heights.

Then without any warning, we dropped down. I couldn’t feel my legs! I just screamed. Then it was over. Hahaha. I wanted to do it again (yabang!).

The other rides we took were friendly (read: for the faint-hearted). We did Anchors Away. I took the first row seat, while my companions took the back seats. They love the squishy feeling in the tummy whenever the anchor sways. This is my Mom’s favorite ride (*wink*).

They were really enjoying, while I was praying for it to end right away, hahaha.

The Flying Fiesta, which we rode twice:

While we were having snacks, we were entertained by this couple:

I think her bones were made of rubber.

She's going to get that rose by bending...

....and bending...

Perfect!!!

Here’s the Ferris Wheel:

We watched 4D. The film shown was about Wile E. Coyote and Road Runner.

Then watched Journey to the Center of the Earth in Rialto.

We did Laser Mission. I almost landed a top spot! I broke 3 lasers though, but finished the maze at 119.5.

I had a great time doing this. Inside the dark room is a maze with crisscrossed laser beams. These beams must not be hit/touched, otherwise it will speed up your time. Two buttons are located on opposite sides of the room that must be pressed to finish the game.

So I did a lot of bending and crawling ala Catherine Zeta-Jones in Zorro.

Too bad the Space Shuttle was closed temporarily for maintenance when we decided to go for it. I took this ride only once, and that was years ago. And I was younger and more daring then.

We really got wet in Rio Grande Rapids. As in head to toe. I walked away with my shoes squishing.

 A place like this can make me feel like a kid again. A place where I can put my fears aside and take risks.

Taking risks is sometimes good. All you need is a little push and support. And lots of hug after.

The EK is now open daily until 9pm. Weekend/holiday rate is P500.00, weekday rate is P400.00.

Have fun!

Beauty and Butter

My eyebrows are thin and droopy. I never learned to shape and tame them. I am not good with tweezers. I rely on other people to give my eyebrows some life.

I usually go to Let’s Face It for my regular eyebrow threading. Threading is less painful than plucking. I used to pluck my brows, but I was never ever impressed with the outcome.

I tried Beauty and Butter this time. The salon is known for nail art, but they also offer other services like facial, hair removal and massage.

I like its little place in Mall of Asia. The interiors are funky and colorful.

And they have a great collection of nail colors/polish.

Here I am, waiting for my Buttercup (what they call their attendants), in my Traveling Dress (for the 10^th time).

 Can you spot the difference?

BEFORE

AFTER

Here's the price list of their services:

Facial Services

170       Manicure

220       Pedicure

170       Threading (upper lip/brow)

100       Head Massage

350       Back Massage

      700       Full Body Massage

 They have an on-going promo right now - 20% off on all waxing services.

 It is sometimes difficult being a girl. Daming arte lang. 

What's Up?!

Dying.

Dying to watch.

To watch the most awaited shows.

Shows with very expensive tickets.

Tickets that are now on sale.

Dying.

Rex Navarrete

April 26, 2012

Resorts World

This Filipino-American comedian is FTW. He is famous with his spot-on observations on Filipino culture, celebrities and life at large.

Ticket prices:

·  PhP 5,150.00

·  PhP 3,605.00

·  PhP 2,575.00

·  PhP 1,802.50

·  PhP 1,030.00

Care Divas

OnStage Theater

April 27-28, 2012

This is about a group of Filipino caregivers working in Israel , during the second Palestine-Israel conflict, who moonlight as glamorous drag queens in a club.

Ticket prices:

·  PhP 1,133.00

·  PhP 824.00

·  PhP 515.00

Lady Gaga

Mall of Asia Arena

May 21, 2012

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The Born This Way Ball. I don’t need to say anything more. It’s Lady Gaga.

Ticket prices:

PATRON P15,840
LOWER BOX P11,620
UPPER BOX  – P5,280
GENERAL ADMISSION – P2,120

God of Carnage

July 13-22, 2012

Carlos P. Romulo Auditorium

This play is a winner of 3 Tony Awards, including BEST PLAY. The production stars Lea Salonga, Adrian Pang, Menchu Lauchengco-Yulo and Art Acuna.

It is about two pairs of parents, one of whose child has hurt the other at a public park, who meet to discuss the matter in a civilized manner. However, as the evening goes on, the parents become increasingly childish, resulting in the evening devolving into chaos.

Ticket prices:

·  PhP 1,648.00

·  PhP 1,442.00

·  PhP 1,236.00

·  PhP 927.00

·  PhP 618.00

Cirque du Soleil – Saltimbanco

Mall of Asia Arena

Starts August 9 to 19, 2012

Saltimbanco, from the Italian words “saltare in banco” (literally means “to jump on a bench"), is Cirque du Soleil’s longest-running touring show. It is known for its humor, whimsical costumes, aerial feats, clowns and lighting effects.

Ticket prices:

Tues-Thurs

VIP 10,500.00

Patron Center 7,000.00

Lower Box Center 5,000.00

Patron Side 5,000.00

Lower Box Side 3,000.00

Upper Box 2,000.00

General Admission 990.00

Weekend tickets are more expensive by 500.00

Phantom of the Opera

August 25-September 16,2012

CCP Main Theater

Andrew Lloyd Webber’s phenomenal hit comes to Manila for a strictly limited season.

The Phantom of the Opera is a heart-wrenching story of the mysterious, hideously disfigured Phantom who lives beneath the Paris Opera House, and his obsession with the young singer Christine. Disguised as the "Angel of Music" he devotes himself to creating a new opera star, and winning her love from his rival Raoul, while exercising a reign of terror over the Opera House.

Ticket prices:

Premium

7,280.00

A 6,032.00

B 4,680.00

C 3,640.00

D 2,340.00

E 1,820.00

Pre-selling of tickets until 30 April 2012, exclusive for Smart Infinity subscribers and Citibank cardholders only. Public sale is on 1 May 2012.

I am salivating. Drooling. Dying.

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All info and photos were derived from Ticketworld, except Lady Gaga (from smtickets.com) and Saltimbanco (from cirquedusoleil.com)