So I'm back in Orlando. I've been back for about two weeks now. I found it pretty easy going back to work, to my routine. The first week went quick, I was refueled and felt refreshed from my little break; I felt really positive about the rest of my program. Two weeks and 48 hours of work later (to date), I'm still pretty positive, which is a good thing, I guess? I feel like I'm having too much fun now, it's starting to scare me. But hey, I deserve t have fun, I mean, how many times would I be able to do this? I might as well live it up!
Moving on... this past week I decided that I would embark on a new challenge. I will learn Spanish. Okay fine, I will TRY to learn Spanish. I went to the Disney Cast Centre on Friday and borrowed 'Spanish for Gringos'. Being Filipino, I find that it's pretty easy to learn el Espanol. For example, I've learned that the vowels (The Big Five letters) all have one unique sound, and it never changes :)
I started practicing what I learned at work the other day and greeted a family from Mexico with 'como esta usted?' (how are you?) and they replied with 'bien' (good). They actually thought that I was fluent and started going on a rant. I had to say 'mas despacio, por favor' (more slowly please) and explained that I am still learning (with big hand gestures, of course). Well, the point is, I'm slowly getting there and it will take a while but at least I'm trying. Aren't I a trooper? Hehe.
On another note, I am so jealous that three of my favourite people (Bec, Brodie and Gabi) are leaving for Miami tomorrow and will be gone for three days :(
I am simultaneously jealous, sad as well as happy for them. I cannot believe I could not get those days off. Grr! Perhaps next time, I still have time to travel. Here's to the next 115 days!
Til next time.
xx aBz
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Friday, September 3, 2010
Bittersweet last day in NJ
I cannot believe this has been my last day here in Jersey. I started the day off on a positive note, did my workout, had some breakfast, did laundry, slept, Japanese buffet for lunch and then more shopping in Menlo Park Mall!
While shopping, it dawned on me, 'oh my gosh. I'm going back to Orlando tomorrow'. Nooooo!! You can't make me! I'll stay here forever, full stop!
*Sigh* if only things were that simple; even my aunt said to me, 'don't go back. Just stay here'. Oh how I'd love to. But meh, life goes on, you have to fight inertia one way or another, and with me, it's getting on that plane tomorrow and flying back to the sunshine state of Florida.
I'm semi dreading it but at the same time, I miss everyone back in Vista, back at work, back in apartment 3602. Now that I think about it, I'll be fine. I'm sure they miss me too. I mean who doesn't? :P Haha, I keed! I especially miss my roommate's craziness. Bring on the antics when I get back!
It's only 5 months to go, I can do this. I'll be fine.
Til next time.
xx aBz
While shopping, it dawned on me, 'oh my gosh. I'm going back to Orlando tomorrow'. Nooooo!! You can't make me! I'll stay here forever, full stop!
*Sigh* if only things were that simple; even my aunt said to me, 'don't go back. Just stay here'. Oh how I'd love to. But meh, life goes on, you have to fight inertia one way or another, and with me, it's getting on that plane tomorrow and flying back to the sunshine state of Florida.
I'm semi dreading it but at the same time, I miss everyone back in Vista, back at work, back in apartment 3602. Now that I think about it, I'll be fine. I'm sure they miss me too. I mean who doesn't? :P Haha, I keed! I especially miss my roommate's craziness. Bring on the antics when I get back!
It's only 5 months to go, I can do this. I'll be fine.
Til next time.
xx aBz
It's Back...
The following was written on 09/01/2010:
It's Official. The pixie cut is back in baby! Back and better than ever, well in my opinion atleast... Today was pampering day. Got a mani and pedi with my aunt, courtesy of the lovely Korean ladies in NJ nails. It was so relaxing, we almost fell asleep on their pedi chairs while watching 'The View' and local news. Afterward, I was treated, again by my aunt, to a haircut just 5 minutes down from the nail place. I was having the dilemma of choosing whether I should just go for a trim or a whole different style altogether. I had my BFF, Reiko, in my head saying, "Do ett!" And so I did; and it's been done! I feel somewhat liberated. Hahaha! Weird, I know. It's just that I've missed having short hair. As soon as that cape was removed from me after my cut, you could not wipe the smile off my face. Ah. It's like being reacquainted with a long lost friend - bliss.
Soon after, we had lunch at Panera's bakery, biggest pastries I've ever seen. Here's a sample:
And I must say, they do make great cheese and broccoli soup!
My aunt then drove me to some of the outlet stores to have a wander and see what else I wanted to buy. A lesson to be learned by my aunt is: do not leave me alone to shop! I will admit it. I am a shopaholic! Lolz! I didn't do too bad though. Nothing crazy, quite proud of myself *tear*.
Anyway, that's about it for my today. My last full day here in Jersey is tomorrow *more tears* I can't believe it. The week is almost over, my break went by too fast. Noo! What are the plans for tomorrow? I think Japanese buffet for lunch and the mall? Hehehe.
Til next time.
xx aBz
It's Official. The pixie cut is back in baby! Back and better than ever, well in my opinion atleast... Today was pampering day. Got a mani and pedi with my aunt, courtesy of the lovely Korean ladies in NJ nails. It was so relaxing, we almost fell asleep on their pedi chairs while watching 'The View' and local news. Afterward, I was treated, again by my aunt, to a haircut just 5 minutes down from the nail place. I was having the dilemma of choosing whether I should just go for a trim or a whole different style altogether. I had my BFF, Reiko, in my head saying, "Do ett!" And so I did; and it's been done! I feel somewhat liberated. Hahaha! Weird, I know. It's just that I've missed having short hair. As soon as that cape was removed from me after my cut, you could not wipe the smile off my face. Ah. It's like being reacquainted with a long lost friend - bliss.
Soon after, we had lunch at Panera's bakery, biggest pastries I've ever seen. Here's a sample:
And I must say, they do make great cheese and broccoli soup!
My aunt then drove me to some of the outlet stores to have a wander and see what else I wanted to buy. A lesson to be learned by my aunt is: do not leave me alone to shop! I will admit it. I am a shopaholic! Lolz! I didn't do too bad though. Nothing crazy, quite proud of myself *tear*.
Anyway, that's about it for my today. My last full day here in Jersey is tomorrow *more tears* I can't believe it. The week is almost over, my break went by too fast. Noo! What are the plans for tomorrow? I think Japanese buffet for lunch and the mall? Hehehe.
Til next time.
xx aBz
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Empire State of Mind
Now that the last post has been sorted out, coincidentally with that sign off of 'looking forward to a break some time soon', I am now here in New Jersey (Jersey Shore baybay! It was a coincidence. Honest!). Hahaha!
I arrived here on Sunday (29th of August) and will be here until Friday (3rd of September). I've been quite frankly, havin' a ball. I'm lovin' it here! I've missed my relatives; it's been almost 10 years since I've last seen them, particularly my cousins. And by golly, they have grown. They're taller than me now! Seriously, where has the time gone? Last I saw them, they were 7 and 9 years old; now they're young ladies. Young ladies who are about to go back to school later today. hahaha! bye summer. Hopefully they're asleep now. Sleep time guys!
Soon after my arrival, I was greeted to one of the best homemade meals I've had in a while: pasta-bake, garlic bread and fresh veggies. Heaven on earth.
Here's the low-down on what I've done here so far:
Monday (30 Aug) - visit my home girl, Lady Liberty in New York. We caught a ferry, went round Ellis Island a bit, took pictures with Lady Liberty, go round 33rd, 34th streets and Broadway for shopping at Victoria's Secret, H&M, Forever 21 and Dr.Jays; met up with my godmother from Manhattan; had Korean dinner and then head home. Almost shopped til I dropped, tsk tsk tsk...naughty.
Tuesday (31 Aug) - Wicked @ Broadway! Oh what a night it was, Wicked is now officially my fave theatre production. Getting the opportunity to watch it in New York makes me realize how lucky I really am. I am so thankful for my aunt and uncle for their generosity and for my accommodation - they have harbored in a fugitive (lolz!). From the moment I stepped foot on the plane to get here, I knew I would be welcomed so warmly and be well taken care of. Thanks for the ticket tita! Oh and I also bought my Juicy Couture zodiac necklace. Awesome.
Wednesday plans (01 Sept) - a day of pampering and more shopping (mani, pedi haircut and more!) I am so excited, just don't know if I should get the 'pixie' cut yet or wait til the end of the year. Hmm...
Well, that's all I can really share for now, but being here makes me understand why people wear those I heart NY shirts, I will soon be a proud owner of an 'I (Heart) NY' shirt!!
Til next time.
xx aBz =)
I arrived here on Sunday (29th of August) and will be here until Friday (3rd of September). I've been quite frankly, havin' a ball. I'm lovin' it here! I've missed my relatives; it's been almost 10 years since I've last seen them, particularly my cousins. And by golly, they have grown. They're taller than me now! Seriously, where has the time gone? Last I saw them, they were 7 and 9 years old; now they're young ladies. Young ladies who are about to go back to school later today. hahaha! bye summer. Hopefully they're asleep now. Sleep time guys!
Soon after my arrival, I was greeted to one of the best homemade meals I've had in a while: pasta-bake, garlic bread and fresh veggies. Heaven on earth.
Here's the low-down on what I've done here so far:
Monday (30 Aug) - visit my home girl, Lady Liberty in New York. We caught a ferry, went round Ellis Island a bit, took pictures with Lady Liberty, go round 33rd, 34th streets and Broadway for shopping at Victoria's Secret, H&M, Forever 21 and Dr.Jays; met up with my godmother from Manhattan; had Korean dinner and then head home. Almost shopped til I dropped, tsk tsk tsk...naughty.
Tuesday (31 Aug) - Wicked @ Broadway! Oh what a night it was, Wicked is now officially my fave theatre production. Getting the opportunity to watch it in New York makes me realize how lucky I really am. I am so thankful for my aunt and uncle for their generosity and for my accommodation - they have harbored in a fugitive (lolz!). From the moment I stepped foot on the plane to get here, I knew I would be welcomed so warmly and be well taken care of. Thanks for the ticket tita! Oh and I also bought my Juicy Couture zodiac necklace. Awesome.
Wednesday plans (01 Sept) - a day of pampering and more shopping (mani, pedi haircut and more!) I am so excited, just don't know if I should get the 'pixie' cut yet or wait til the end of the year. Hmm...
Well, that's all I can really share for now, but being here makes me understand why people wear those I heart NY shirts, I will soon be a proud owner of an 'I (Heart) NY' shirt!!
Til next time.
xx aBz =)
Apologies...
I've done poorly in keeping up with my posts, and for that, I do apologize.
The following post was actually written on the 13th of August, I've just been too lazy and tired to put it up:
Okay, so I've decided with my updates, I might shorten them a bit - depends on what or how I'm feeling...
In my last entry, I've filled you in on how home sick and exhausted I was. The present entry will be quite different. I've been feeling a lot better lately, especially about my job. The feeling I had last time was one of uncertainty and anxiety. I felt that everyday was a battle for survival, and it was starting to overwhelm me. I mean, I get how everyday is supposed to be a challenge and that I should just enjoy the ride and see where it takes me - but I felt suffocated. The uncertainty of my weekly work hours did nothing to alleviate my anxiety. I would always be dreading the thought of working, and I noticed that I wasn't the only one feeling this way, all of my housemates, as well as the others in the July intake did as well.
It takes quite a while of getting used to the different kind of jobs we have, we either juggle with the tasks in one job or we can get deployed to do other jobs in other places. And this can happen without notice, which in my opinion, is not only unfair but deceiving. We are told one thing and next thing you know, it gets what has been said gets changed in a blink of an eye. Truly and utterly unfair. But that's behind me now. If I get deployed again to a place I dislike, I will act straight away. I've learned my lesson.
The process of the thickening of the skin has truly begun. Looking forward to a break some time soon though.
Til next time.
xx aBz
The following post was actually written on the 13th of August, I've just been too lazy and tired to put it up:
Okay, so I've decided with my updates, I might shorten them a bit - depends on what or how I'm feeling...
In my last entry, I've filled you in on how home sick and exhausted I was. The present entry will be quite different. I've been feeling a lot better lately, especially about my job. The feeling I had last time was one of uncertainty and anxiety. I felt that everyday was a battle for survival, and it was starting to overwhelm me. I mean, I get how everyday is supposed to be a challenge and that I should just enjoy the ride and see where it takes me - but I felt suffocated. The uncertainty of my weekly work hours did nothing to alleviate my anxiety. I would always be dreading the thought of working, and I noticed that I wasn't the only one feeling this way, all of my housemates, as well as the others in the July intake did as well.
It takes quite a while of getting used to the different kind of jobs we have, we either juggle with the tasks in one job or we can get deployed to do other jobs in other places. And this can happen without notice, which in my opinion, is not only unfair but deceiving. We are told one thing and next thing you know, it gets what has been said gets changed in a blink of an eye. Truly and utterly unfair. But that's behind me now. If I get deployed again to a place I dislike, I will act straight away. I've learned my lesson.
The process of the thickening of the skin has truly begun. Looking forward to a break some time soon though.
Til next time.
xx aBz
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