Thursday, November 06, 2008
Well, Kuya Paulo and Ate Charms' wedding went by successfully naman, despite the setbacks... Had a few learnings, but if I were to evaluate myself, I'd say that I really did well. Grace under pressure, even without makeup during the ceremony. So one learning that I can share here is to never underestimate time; how fast it flies. For one minute, I thought I was on schedule, with everything working as planned, and then this diva cake supplier arrived really late, next thing I knew, I was getting dressed in an empty bridal suite, with every one already at the church except for me. But well, everything turned out fine, the marvels of delegating. Imagine if I had all those things in my hand. Well, major learning there at least. The rest weren't that stressful, and I had big help from SFC peeps, so it was a piece of cake.
whew... my first wedding. It was great, and it's such a blissful feeling when guests approach you and tell you that the event was successful, that it was a beautiful wedding. It's like those days of hard work and no sleep paid off. It was flattering, to even hear bigwigs (with that, I mean respectable people who can actually hire you and potential clients) say that I should stop practicing and just dive in the field. It feels good. Like finally, I'm in the right track...
The next day I had a really bad headache (4 nights ka ba naman magpuyat eh), but was okay with it, since I got a text from the couple with their deepest thanks. Anytime for the two of them :) their vows got the entire SFC girls crying, it was, hands down, the most beautiful wedding ever. :) Okay, I may be a little biased, but maybe its because from the start, I was rooting for them and after eight years and eight months, they start the new chapter. It's amazing... its love. Anyway, aside from that, it was major practice for me as I begin to take charge of my auntie's wedding, and aside from that, I may have a new client booked for this coming year :)
I know, I promise I'll have my website and my calling card ready na for 2009. That's a goal I have to work on.
Anyway, after months of looking and finally giving up, it comes. A new job. Just when I'm all set with just making my biz take off. Yes, its the company where my dad knows some people. So he kind of helped me get the job. Well, I know... its true that I left my previous company so that I can be free from my father's shadow. It's an honor to be his daughter most of the time, but sometimes its also sickening to be first known as his daughter and not an interesting individual. But well, its their loss if they stop getting to know me from the daughter introduction. I'm so far from being just his daughter. I am a lot more to this world. And I deserve to be known as that. Someday... I will no longer be his shadow, this carbon-copy that reminds them of this great advertising genius...
But for now, I decided to take the job. It seems to be an interesting field, and the job description is inclined with writing, PR and Events, which I absolutely love. Plus the fact that I also need to save for something I have been dreaming about. And the learning and the experience that I will get... so, yes... it's a go for me. That is, if I pass the medical and psychological exam hulabaloo.
So now, that I had a week of rest from the "wedding of the year" CFC version, it's time to focus on the next wedding, which is a month from now. I am just so excited, and I know that it is really my thing, my niche. So I hope and pray... and do my best to be really good at this. :))
and then, among other things... had a blast shopping last weekend. And spending quality time with my family. And anticipating the Chris Brown-Rihanna back to back concert which I will be watching with my homegirls and the boys. Yaay!!
Another good thing to watch out for, we
might go to Macau and HK this month. It's because each year, our family tries to go somewhere and spend time together, having our usual
ugok bonding moments. So I'm looking forward to it. And HongKong Disneyland of course!!! Its somewhere I really like to go to before I get hitched. To be in my ultimate childlike self, and see Mickey Mouse and the castle and Stitch! so hopefully, we'll push through.
These are good months! Especially since its close to December. YEY!!! :))
another adventure for COSMOGIRL!
