After passing the bar exams, I didn't exactly know what I wanted. So I hung around my first job. After a few months tho, something in me is screaming that this is not where I should be or what I should be doing. So I went on ahead to applying for the typical lawyers job. Law firm. I honestly thought I have an edge because of my U.S. immigration background. So I went on to finding a firm that has U.S. immigration as one of its practice areas. There are quite a few, much to my delightful surprise. So anyway, I went to one interview. My mouth just dropped on the floor. Taken aback was an understatement. Of course, during the interview, I was selling myself to be employable. But as the pleasantries were shoved aside, I was realizing that I didn't want to be hired anymore. Work hazards of being a girl in a man's world, I guess. From then on, I didn't want to be in a firm unless I knew the Senior partners. That's my only condition. Then I decided I will only work in 2 organizations. (1) government and (2) hard core corporate, whichever comes first.
After a month more of hanging around my previous job, I woke up one day and decided to resign, pack my things and come back home. Supposedly for good. Bummed around. Did a couple of court appearances. But quite frankly, it was difficult because the cash was nowhere to be found. Not to mention I was overly becoming bored. Province life just doesn't appeal to me anymore. My 'for good' timeline was shortened to 1 year, then to 6 months. But only 4 months, I found myself hired by, what i wanted, a government agency in Manila!
2 weeks. That was all it took. Applying. Initial Interview. Panel Interview. Then I'm on to my new life, new job and another beginning. Of course I was super thrilled! I didn't know what to expect. But I was absolutely ready for anything!
This year was so grand for me! Got to travel to KL, Malaysia at my own expense with my friends. I also went to Davao and Cebu this year. Made several flights to Bacolod too! Hmmm, that's where most of my money went this year. Oh and of course, a few nice suits from Zara and Mango, my LongChamp and Kate Spade bags and last but not the least, my priced possession, Nikon D90.
I was busy spending time with the family too here in Manila. Which reminds me to be thankful of my work schedule. More flexible and 3-day weekend! Wohoo for that! And of course weekends with my girls. And a shout out to my old and new boss too!
Looking over my photos made me realize one important thing. This year, I 'threw away' my money by purchasing plane tickets and making memories... I think that's what life is supposedly be about. We should live each day like it were our last, right. I guess it's safe to say that this year, I lived it like it were my last!
I am very grateful for all the opportunities, experiences and memories that I have for this year. Thank you Lord! I am looking forward to what next year has instore for me.
Merry Christmas and Have a great New Year to all!!!
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