My Week in Photos: Bittersweet Farewell

Hello! I know I've been putting off way too much lately, but it's mostly because a.) I am very sick, and b.) I have a lot to catch up on at work, especially since I have a little over two weeks left here. Yes, I have resigned from my very first job after college. And no, there are no bitter feelings on my end. I just need to focus on conquering grad school right now and need to make it my top priority. 

Just to give everyone a sneak peek into my uber hectic life, here's a rundown of what went down last week. I'm really just making the most out of my remaining weeks with my current company. I've had my share of fun, but sometimes, we have to grow up and move on.

Before me, my good friend Rae resigned as well and he will be taking on a  steeper hill. I know he can do it. He's always been a fighter and his can-do spirit is just admirable. Here's a tribute to his last week with the company and his last few events with us.

Skin White Enchant Prom @ the EDSA Shangri-la

Rae, being interviewed by the Lifestyle Network!

We'll miss our late nights at the office.

All the wonderful memories captured in photo booth shots.

We make a great team!

The balloon drop never fails to amaze me. (Thanks, Candy!)

Who says you can't recycle your graduation dress?

Hi, Ria! Let's hit the beach soon, yes?

Wining and Dining @ the Makati Shangri-la

I'm not much of a wine person but this is really gooood.

Champagne. That's more like it.

An attempt to capture my #ootd moment.

Take me to sugar land! I just can't get enough of desserts!

Surprise Send-off Party!

Our BAG family treated us to a night of kulit. Overwhelmed! Thanks, guys!

Our new favorite poison! Taken at Imperial Bar at the Fort Strip.

A nightcap with vodka seems inevitable. Thanks to Dominic for accommodating us!

Rae treated us to a despedida lunch the next day at California Pizza Kitchen.

Skin White Enchant Prom @ the Marriott Hotel

I rarely wear a red lip, but for this occasion, how can I not? :)

Wearing the BYS Lipstick in Cherry Black.

With the Pit Senyor! girls, Ericka and Liz.

Another attempt at an #ootd shot. Haha! Dress is from H&M.

Please pardon the quality of the photos. They were taken with my Samsung Galaxy Ace.

I'll post more updates soon! I have so muuuuch product reviews I can't wait to share with everyone! I had a very interesting visit to the department store yesterday and I got some pretty interesting items (there goes my sweldo!) So stay tuned for that and more! ;)

Paola's Farewell Dinner

Last night, my college friends, the UPLB Jocks, and I all trooped down to Marikina to have dinner with our good friend, Paola, who's leaving for Australia on Sunday. She'll be studying there for the next couple of years. We just couldn't pass up the chance to see her before she leaves.

Pesto and spaghetti were served, along with some of Paola's faves from Ristretto - garlic bread and fudge brownies. 

It's always sad to see a friend go, but ultimately, all the best you can ever do is hope for the best and pray that her trip will be as smooth-sailing as it can get. You also secretly wish for pasalubongs and gifts from where she's going. Kidding!

All the best, Pao! We know you'll make it big wherever in the world you decide to set foot in. You're one of the strongest and most determined people I know. Please say hi to the kangaroos and the koalas over there for us. And don't forget to snag a blue-eyed Aussie beau while you're at it! :))

Love,

(your faux inaanak)

Adj/Sadie <3

Speeding Off

Late this afternoon, a couple of people swung by our house to check out Chad, my old friend-slash-car. We've been hoping to sell Chad for practical reasons. First, we have not a lot of space in the house, having him parked outside, for the elements to get to him, won't be pretty and will possibly damage him in the long run. His paint's starting to flake already due to the heat and extreme sunlight. His engine's still good, I can even bring him to LB and back with no problem at all. The air conditioning unit's stronger than ever, and we've had to do very minimal repairs (i.e. renew the window tint, repair the doors from damage due to a car accident, replace the radiator with a new one). In short, Chad's still alive and kicking, very much up and running despite its 15 years of existence. Second, I'll be leaving for Myanmar sooner or later and we won't have much use for the two cars. (This is why I specifically asked my parents not to buy me a new one but they insisted.) I can't bring the cars there with me. Someone here will have to drive them, take care of them, and look after both cars, which is practically impossible since my dad is leaving for work abroad too.

I don't know why it's so hard for me to let go. We haven't sold him yet but it's so tough for me to see his potential future owners getting a feel of my old pal. Suddenly, all the memories came to me. We've had a good 5-year run together, Chad and I. We've been through hell and back. He helped me become the responsible driver and person that I am now. And without him, college sure would have been a hell lot harder. I never knew I could be this sentimental until I saw the possibility of something so dear and close to my heart just slipping through my fingers, right before my very eyes. The possibility of losing Chad is much too painful for me to swallow and comprehend. No matter how much I keep telling myself that it's impractical to keep him around, he'll just rot... I just can't seem to convince myself of all the good sides to the situation.

All  I hope for now is that Chad goes to a good home, with nice people to love him and take care of him, as much as we did, even more. He's been a solid part of our life as a family, and of me as a person and it's definitely not easy seeing him go. For now, I shall enjoy the rest of my days with my trusty 1997 Honda City, for as long and as much as possible. At the end of the day, I have to face reality. He's gonna have to go one way or another; I might as well brace myself for what's to come.