Events over the Weekend

Enduring a long line to have free gift wrappings may not be a welcome treat to some. But, I would rather avail of the free gift wrappings when I shop. It does allow me to save time and save on the wrapping papers. It is why I prefer to shop as early, as the shopping malls open. Never mind if some of those assigned at the gift wrapping sections are not so well trained. When you know how to wrap gifts, you would know some of the flaws. The ribbons are loose or the papers have lots of creases or scotch tapes. It is alright, those staffs needed a job.

I had a bonding time with my nephew at McDonalds last Saturday. We had sort of exchange gifts. He treated me for lunch. I love the chicken nuggets and caramel sundae. I was glad to know he is now on probationary period for three months, at work. Meaning comes February next year depending on his performance. He will soon be a permanent employee. He likes his job despite the challenges. To me, it is important that he likes his job and he is happy.

I have high hope the daughter of my sister will get a job she likes just like her cousin. The three of us will be staying together next year in one place. I need someone to share my house rent. Leaving in Manila close to your place of work needed guts to pay for high rentals. On positive thoughts, who knows one on them might get rich. Buying a condo is not impossible. Well, to dream does not cost anything.

Hopefully everything will work well next 2011. Wish me luck, folks.  ☺

The Big Breakfast

I was back to work last Friday, 17^th of Sept. I thought I had forgotten how to handle calls after ten days of absence. There were plenty of calls yet, I was thankful I received less irate callers. I arrived an hour earlier than my work shift to read some updates. However, it was my computer that acted up and slowed me down. I managed to read some important items sent to my e-mail through intranet. Yes, our e-mail address is within the company only. Our server barred us from receiving and sending e-mails from other networks. We can only receive and send e-mails from work related networks. The reason is for security of our client.

The following day, I met my nephew. Yeah, he is the one who graduated from college last May this year. He started working full time as a web designer, last 1^st of Sept. Like me he also works at night time. Our difference is that, he does not wear headset and no direct communication with their client. He received his first pay and he treated me for breakfast at McDonalds. His boyish face lit up as he showed me his pay slip. I likewise gave him the part two of my cash gift on his graduation. The budget I set aside for him was used for the helper of my mother. Mother will not need a helper in heaven anymore. I was able to give the balance of the promised cash gift to the favorite grandchild of my mother.

My nephew likes his job. He bought rubber shoes, a brand that is a bit expensive part of his salary. Then, gave his ATM card to his mom so he will not be tempted spending his hard earned monies on not so important items. Good boy! Like me, he gets his salary by withdrawing the money from the bank opened by his employer. Most big companies in Manila provide their employees with ATM card. It is up to the employees as to when they would like to withdraw their salary. This is I guess is for their convenience and likewise for the convenience of their employees. I ordered a big breakfast and caramel sundae at McDonalds. The story part is more than the food we ate. We parted ways after I guess an hour or two. Ahhh! I lost counts. It was a nice bonding time. ♥