Leaving and Letting Go (Part 1)

5:44pm
Missing Ana, Merryl and Robert, and the missed Cagbalete Trip


The Story Left to Unfold for Itself

Leaving. Leave. Left. Last Thursday afternoon, I went to Makati for a job offer, to which, unfortunately I had willingly declined. The specifics, I prefer not to tell at this moment. Afterwards, I hanged out with a good friend, then stayed at their place. Before leaving home, I brought with me many things: clothes for the night, laptop, toiletries, a handful of stories to share, and energy. I know the next two days would be challenging, to say the least.

Thursday. An hour before the scheduled job offer, I jumped off the bus, and then looked high and low for a particular building. To my surprise, Robinson's Summit was just across the street. I had wanted to immediately cross the street, but being the good citizen that I am (yes yes yes), I looked for another way - the underpass (or subway?). I decided to meet my friend first. Passing through a fastfood stop, I uhh..stopped. Then had a meal with him, then off I went to the job offer. I was encouraged to make the job offer at that moment. But I left with a promise to comply with the agreement of making the decision tomorrow. By the next day, I had to let go.

After a few more hours at Makati, we went to Taguig, to spend the night. First thing in the morning, I left for Laguna. I just had to get my grades and other requirements, and then I have to speed through the traffic for my technical interview at 2pm in Ortigas. I literally passed by Los Banos, as I had just gotten my papers, ate my lunch, changed clothes in a comfort room, then left.

I was late for 2 minutes. I was really embarassed, because an HR Personnel already called. Good thing I was already near (inside the FX). I had wanted to tell her, "Ma'am, globe time ba kayo? Wala pang 2pm eh." Well of course, I didn't. Realization: The corporate world doesn't rely on Globe.

The interview lasted for almost 4 hours. You could imagine me already wanting to leave. But since I really wanted this job in this company, I focused all my remaining energy to be at my best, specially my mind. As soon as the interview was finished, I hurried off, and didn't even wait for the FXs going to SM Megamall. Instead, I walked my way.

I was glad to be home by 9. Did whatever I had to do, lied on my bed, and left consciousness for a much needed rest.