Two Years And Counting...

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I am fortunate to be part of the United Arab Emirates National Flag Carrier, Etihad Airways. In such a short span of time, the company was able to establish its name and place as the World's Leading Airline, surpassing Emirates and others.

We are growing, learning and improving.

Every year we are doing the recurrent training to update, refresh and equipped us with all the necessary tools to ensure that safety will be implemented while where on the duty.

It's an opportunity also to see my batchmates that I haven't seen for a long period, catch up and enjoy the short time we have. Not to mention meeting new collegues and facilitators.

The training was interesting, kinda stressful but helpful. I enjoyed the practical drills and got so excited with the exams. Memorizing the equipment almost paralized me! Just kidding! It was really exruciating but relaxing afterwards!

Indeed, it was fun and I learned additional information on many things about the company's policies and procedures, how to deal with stress and fatigue and a lot more.

Bonded with my batchmates, Mina, Icah, Lala, Giada, Ziad, Wenzel, Jill, David, Anjitha, Pallavi & Leonora. And learned so much with our facilitators Zinnette, Boyka, Kawthar, Sharon & Claire.

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What A Relief!

After 12 hours, my first day of recurrent training is over.

First Aid for the first day. 8 hours of grueling classroom class, a practical exam for CPR/AED and a 50-questionnaires 2 marks per question.

I am so excited to go back in the academy. I'll be seeing again my batchmates, new colleques and the same feeling of anxiety whether we'll pass the exams or not.

Nonetheless, as our instructor in First Aid, Zinnette said. It's that certain fear that push ourselves beyond our limit. It help us strive to be the best. And I would say yes! I am still passionate in everything I do.

Am I prepared for tomorrows exam and lecture? Well I will see that in a few hours, I will just recharge myself by sleeping for about 6 hours and after that, time to refresh my memory for Airbus.

Gotta sleep now.

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My Second Refresher!

4 Day Refresher Course. From 1500-2300 H. Memorize. Coffee cup. Green Tea HP. Choc.nut. Whewwww!

My Pilipinas Tote Bag

Finally, another cheap thrill gift by 2 of my dear friends. Since I really love bags, I fell in love with this limited edition of Collezione C-2, My Pilipinas. The My Pilipinas Tote comes in 4 great colors, Black, Brown, Blue and Red. 

You can adjust the leather strap to your liking. Perfect buddy for your daily shopping routine.

Take a peak. Sorry for the photos... Not so clear...

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Being Nationalist

I am proud of being Filipino but I am not so proud of what is happening to our country today. Corruption and cruelity has been part of the government that's why until now we are part of the third world countries. Few individual gets richer and the rest continue to be the poorest! Oh well, that's life, and the only thing that keeps me loving my country is that we are blessed with talented people who continue to inspire the rest of the world.

During my last Manila flight, I observed that "Balikbayans" or Immigrants around the globe were all wearing Nationalistic inspired shirts which for me is quiet flattering. Aside from Team Manila who produces nice quality clothing line, Collezione C-2 made a comeback, My Pilipinas collection by Rhett Eala.

I so LVoe the shirts and what else... Their new bag collection. My new My Pilipinas Tote Bag is on the way and definitely its worth flashing the streets of Milan, New York and Toronto. A new addition to my high end bag collections hehehe!

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When I get it, I will post the photos and hope you'll LVoe it too!

5-Day Express

I am rostered to fly to South Africa for my Johannesburg and Cape Town flight, a nice layover turned sour, I was forced by the GCAA to have my face check because of acne breakout! Gosh, never in my life I imagined that I will have pimples, grrrr, and as they say, you'll never know what you'll get! I want some proactive hehehe!

Well, it was a blessing in disguise that I have to go back to Manila. It was heaven flying as passenger, I am free of carrying stone-like luggages and those very persistent passengers who insist what we don't have. I enjoyed the cramped seat and snobbish ground staff. My inflight entertainment system was not working, if I'm a full fare passenger, god knows what will I do (ssshhh!), I didn't complain ok ! Good thing I brought my netbook to keep me busy and my BB Bold to calm me.

The trip was fast! Like an expresso that I needed more shots! And by the way, Starbucks addicts, Starbucks Philippines is offering the most anticipated gift for next year, yeah! You got it right! The 2010 Planner and it has 3 designs, all you have to do is to pamper yourselves with 17 Starbucks coffees and frappes hahaha!

I can't wait to see mine.

Well, I had a great time with my friends and family. Went to my MD, my favorite Dr. Marlon Lajo, Visit the condo, went to several music bars, got drunk, got my renewed driving license! went to Phil. Overseases Department to get m OEC and got pissed! and ate my favorite Filipino and Japanese dishes!

Honestly, if not for my friends and family and the "beaches" I won't go back, peace!

I LVoe!