for 3 years and eight months...

    
I've been part of the APS Workforce Department. And I can say it has been the most fruitful, fulfilling and fun filled years so far.

I absolutely adore my WFM family. But of course, there are favorites and there ARE exceptions (but that would be a different entry altogether).

I especially fancy my old school FD peeps; and a few of the new bloods from the tech and telco RTA pool (who almost all are now accomplished level 4s). At syempre pa, my FDD OWW team.

It was during my WFM years when I experienced my first plane ride. Enjoyed the sandbars of Bantayan Island, embraced the scenery of old Vigan, photographed the Pahiyas Festival, raced to Laguna and tried to outplay teams in Caliraya.

However, as I grow up (and blow up), I felt the need for greener pastures, some things outside my comfort zone.

But I know even if we don't get to be in the same office anymore, we still have a lot of places and adventures in our future. :)

enkanto kingdom

the last time i was in enchanted kingdom was almost 10 years ago, it was for my 3rd year highschool field trip; i remembered it was raining then. the last time i was there, i only rode anchor's away and up, up and away. and did i mention it was raining?

so forgive me for being soooo excited for this particular trip. i had been looking forward to it since kuya dan volunteered the idea december last year. it was a lot of fun! and since i'm almost 10 years older, i'm a tad bit braver. except for anchor's away (which had been the reason for the almost-10 year-trauma-with-enchanted) and space shuttle, which was close for the day (me still thanking the heavens), we were everywhere.

you may view the proof here. warning: camera whores ahead!

green

you took a deep breath; both hands still shaking
you're ready to leap; proud, determined, uncaring
opening your eyes, blinking away the tears
silently smiling as the wind carry your fears,

i was watching you from afar, a nervous spectator
jaded as i am, i knew you'd be broken
and as you spead your arms to welcome the rain
i turned my back and feel your pain

but you are content
to love... just to love
with everything you are, unselfishly
without limit, even without return

and though my pride won't admit it's true
deep in my heart....

i envy you

~~para kay mark~~