First 2 days @Get Laud June 17, 2008
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My first 2 official days at Get Laud were busy ones. I spent the first day at my sister’s house in Derek’s room, and today at my own room in Pililia with Fluffy and Belle at my side. Both were super busy days with me on the computer and phone all the time, but it was fun. I’m currently working on 2 fashion shows and a major event, 2 billboards and monitoring the stores while my assistants went around checking the sites.
I spent the weekend with Derek and after being wary for a day, he’s now used to me again. He even used me like a stuffed toy and climbed all over me. How do they have all that saliva to slobber and not dehydrate?!? He’s grown in the 1 month I haven’t seen him, and he’ll be 9 months old in a week. He has a lot more hair than the last time I saw hime and they’re all standing up! This is why I wanted to take this break. Being with him and seeing his smile is a piece of heaven. He also speaks more although it’s mostly da da ba dabada. LOL! He laughs when we pretend to cough or sneeze. Especially when we sneeze continuously. And for him to laugh I would do any silly thing I could. As long as I’m not on camera that is. I took some pics and I will post them in my photo album!
I came to Pililia early this morning and worked from here. This time it’s Belle and Fluffy staying with me. And I had a Kodak moment with Belle when she fell asleep among my work stuff. She’s so cute 
My mom hates it when she has several "accidents" all over the place, and this morning she decided to do it in my mom’s bedroom. Uh oh… I can hear my mom’s voice all the way here!
After being properly chastised she decided to just quietly stay on my bed and later fell asleep again. It was an interesting day, with me talking to modelling schools, mall people and others.
In the afternoon I had to buy steam irons and steam brushes for the store. I was wearing my comfy drab house clothes, planning to just buy and run home. Then I received a phone call while I was at S&R at the Fort, informing me that Roxanne is going to Market Market to get some clothes. I rushed there and there it was, from afar I saw a crowd of people outside our store, with security guards warding them off. Inside I found Roxanne in one of our maxi dress (fonda combination I think), looking really pretty. I wish I could fit into that dress! Sigh!
I was ok until I realized that the crowd was quite thick outside. My stress level went up and I started hyperventilating. I almost wanted to walk with them outside, but was assured by her talent supervisor that they’ll be ok. I hope I get used to this soon. I did the same thing during the Meet & Greet. I get nervous when I see a crowd. After that I went home, and was on the phone again. I’m still getting into the rhythm of the job but so far I’m having fun.
Here are our upcoming events:
June 22 - fashion show @SM Batangas
July 14 - fashion show @SM Molino
October 19 - major event @Market Market
More events to come… woohoo! We’re also opening soon at NCCC Mall of Davao, Robinson’s Metro East and EDSA Central. There will be more stores to come, I hope we go past 30 by end of this year…
Dog Show @SM Molino June 15, 2008
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I went to SM Molino yesterday to visit our new store and to meet with the marketing manager there. We’re on the ground floor and the location is right outside the event center. Last weekend the event was a dog show by PCCI. 
I went nuts over the dogs… there were so many breeds, the ones I can remember are: doberman, rottweiler, pomeranian, siberian husky, chow chow, shitzu, chiwawa, wippet, labrador, golden retriever, cocker spaniel, yorkshire terrier, and more! I’ve seen this really furry wolfy dog and I have no idea what the brand is but it was snowy white! Ganda! The smell was very veterinary clinic-like, and you can imagine the racket with so many dogs put together. I tried my best to take some pics with the little time I had (Get Laud work comes first) and I grinned at the shitzu’s getting their hairstyle… reminds me of this alien breed on Star Trek (look at the hairdo). 
We’re going to sponsor a fashion show there on July 12, still in the works. It’s a small mall but a lot of traffic. I missed my bro when I ate alone at Max’s… but I guess that’s going to be the way it is for now, because school has already started.
The marketing manager did ask me why I’m working on a Sunday. It’s not work for me, I told her. Am having too much fun, and I get to go around meeting new people. I plan to have my rest day flexible, depending on when I am free. Lots of things to do for now, gotta make every day count!
A Novare Farewell June 11, 2008
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We had our 2nd employee’s meeting today. I expected them to announce my leaving since it’s my last meeting with them, but didn’t expect the rest. There was a beautiful slidelshow of pictures of times with Novare, and was given a bouquet. Nope, not putting my pic here coz I was crying. Oh and they gave me this cute little tiara and a big red ribbon hehehe… and I love the Parker Slinger pen. I’ve been looking at that pen for months but didn’t buy coz it’s a nice to have. And they engraved my name on it, AND it’s blue. What else can I ask for?
Anyway, inevitably I cried. I’ve been surviving knowing I’m about to leave by ignoring that thought. I haven’t even began packing anything to bring home. Somehow part of me is in denial that I’m leaving that cubicle and I won’t be spending my day hours with my friends in Novare. But that’s how it is, and it’s a tough choice, but choose I did. I just hope I will still get to keep my friends, even if I don’t see them as often. I will really miss everyone, I wish them all the success, and I will root for them.
2 days left, but there won’t be goodbyes. Just farewells and see you soon.
Happy 17th Birthday Bro! June 9, 2008
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Today’s Jared’s 17th birthday. We had a simple lunch with all his favorite foods: spaghetti, spicy fried chicken, and my mom cooked some "veggie na madaya" food like sotanghon and chopsuey, plus hong ma… or was it pata tim? Not sure. We had Red Ribbon’s Dulce de Leche and I had a boiled icing cake made with butter cake inside. Yummy! My wish for my binata bro… happy years and better grades!
Roxanne Guinoo’s Meet & Greet Event June 8, 2008
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This is my very first event, and the second time I’ve spent time with Roxanne. The first time was the Summer Collection 2008 pictorial. At that time I already liked her a lot because she is so sweet and nice to everyone, even though she was tired. She was game even though I know the pictorial was taxing.
This time it is a Meet and Greet event. The only times I saw such events is on TV or in movies. Well, it was all true. I worried that there won’t be enough people in SM Lipa Event Center, but my worries were for naught.
I watched her greet her fans and took pictures with them, how nice she is. After that she visited our store in SM Lipa, and there was quite a crowd outside. I’m grateful for the guards, we wouldn’t have been able to keep order with the crowd. She signed the big pictures we have in the store, and then she picked some garments. I look forward to seeing her wear them, we had some pretty dresses and I agree with her choices.
Then it was time to move to SM Batangas City. Unfortunately I wasn’t able to get a venue, so it was straight to the store. I did have the store arrange such that she will be able to do autograph signing as well. I worried again that there won’t be enough people, because there were 2 more events happening at the mall on the same day. But it took all of 3 minutes for the hallway to fill up when people saw the camera men arrive. Gulp. Now I worried that there were too many people, with only the guards acting as human barricade. When Roxanne arrived I was deafened by the screams and greetings. I find myself smiling happily. Again she charmed the crowd with her smiles and greetings, and we had fun watching the fans line up. There was one particular "passionate" woman (she looked like a mommy) who was shouting greetings at her. Aside from that everything went well.
After that we went to Gerry’s Grill for early dinner. The guards formed a human ring around us to protect her from the crowd. It was my first experience and I was nervous we might get crushed. During the meal there were lots of fans outside watching, some coming in to get an autograph or have a pic taken. Roxanne was gracious even though she was constantly interrupted. She is larger than life, but she is also very much a real person. I guess her being that way is the reason why we got her as our image model. We chatted a few, and I look forward to the next activity with her. And as we said goodbye, I thought, I hope she stays as nice even when she reaches the peak of her fame, which I know she will. I pray for her success in her endeavors.
So, I survived my first event and it was a
success. I did learn a lot today. I was very grateful that the admin
team of SM Lipa and Batangas were so helpful. Thanks to Fair for
teaching me stuff and providing sources for our requirements. And for
Mylene without whom I’d never be able to do this alone. And for Darren,
my bro-in-law, who was a bastion of calm when I was running around like
a headless chicken. It proved to me also, beyond reasonable doubt, that I made a good decision to go full time with Get Laud for now. I’m having too much fun!
Thanks to Anton and Mark for buying the bouquet
for Roxanne and for attending the event! Sa uulitin… Anton Chickenjoy
ka pa rin! hahahaha Puro ka satsat wala kang binatbat! Alam mo na yun! hahaha
Rainbow… June 6, 2008
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I was on my way back from Batangas at the Star Tollway when I saw the rainbow. It’s not the best picture in the world, but I had the driver stop on the side of the road so I can capture it. How many times during the past 7 years have I stopped by the road just to look at something beautiful in nature? I can’t remember. Whenever I travel, I look at the sky more than anything else. I always comfort myself that inspite of the things man do in the name of progress, there is so much beauty in nature pa. I just hope that it won’t disappear in smog as the world goes on.
My heart felt full, I realized how long since I saw a rainbow. I texted my friend and she said "It’s a sign of more colorful things to come." I hope that’s true. I have 1 week left in Novare then I go full time with Get Laud. I’ve been working with my sis already on all of my free time. So much to do, and I’m excited. It’s a totally different job than what I am used to, and it will be a nice break from my routine.
Wish me luck
