PEOPLE
In the course of my job as writer, I came across different scenes of life – some realistic, others fanciful. Along crossroads and street sides, I met people who are either loud or outspoken or coy or silent.
Now here’s a rundown on whom I have met or worked with that, in some ways, influenced the way I live this very short life.
Glen
I met him a couple of years ago (or so) at Ayala Center Cebu. For the benefit of those who don’t know what Ayala Center is, it is a premier lifestyle destination that sits at the heart of the Queen City of the South’s business district, Cebu Business Park.
That was an afternoon and he was fresh from Bohol, his home province. He talks a lot about things and issues in his life. Quite open. I just don’t know why but it seems to me that I knew him since time immemorial. I can’t assume our brains are traveling on the same wavelength though (he is more intelligent than me I suppose) but there’s this feeling of comfort. It is as if we were related in some ways. I felt it though ‘twas our first time meeting.
I was reading his blogs (fairytaler.blogdrive.com) a while back and I found out a number of things about him – all suggests what kind of person he is.
He’s got a bit of this and a bit of that. He has been through a lot of things in life. I mean things that an everyday person gets through.
I saw strength in him and the ability to adapt to a given environment. I believe he is gifted with the talent of squeezing out from not-so-manageable situations.
Glen has accepted himself – for what he is, who he is, what he might be, who he might become.
I learned that he is be going back to his home in Bohol for good to pursue his studies in nursing. The moment I heard that info from him, I was stunned. I can’t explain this but it is as if I am in a sudden loss. We never had much time talking, we never had night outs together, we never had coffee together, we never exchanged SMS messages that often. That sent my butt feeling envious with the people he constantly goes out with. Quite sad but well, its for his growth. Surely I will miss him.
Iste Sesante-Leopoldo
She is a tough girl. Well, the eldest of the great Colonel Sesante. She is the only lady photographer in the Cebu media industry. She plays golf, badminton, bowling, tennis, volleyball, basketball and she is also into swimming.
I met her when I was having my classes at The Freeman. I saw her positioning her red car on the parking lot. The moment I saw her get down the car, I was irked by the sight of a girl on an STC (Saint Theresa’s College, an exclusive Catholic school for girls) uniform, dark as chocolate with zits in her face.
Fastforward.
When I was intern, she is the photographer I would usually tag along for press conferences. Until I got absorbed, it is always she whom I will be with on coverages.
She has this passion for adventure. She has gone to a lot of places in the country and she has been through a lot.
What I saw in her is the obvious but extraordinary strength in a woman. I seldom see her getting agitated over things laid on her table at any given time.
I am always this childish git but she always have this ability to calm me down and she never, in anyway, offended me.
Sir Nimrod Quiñones
He’ll have your terror professor running for his money.
Sir Nimrod is a symbol of discipline, of working smart and of toughness.
He is not the traditional individual and he stands for what he believes is right and proper.
Having spent five semesters under his guidance, I have learned a number of things – the ones that will guide my career in the media and living life in general.
Tough as he is, we would always comply with what he would want us to do. I learned how to stand on my own; I learned ways to do things the smarter way.
I am a recipient to all his kasaba and all his warnings. But that’s okay. I know he want to see me as an individual of character and values.
The Freeman Marketing Team (PRO, VDV, JAM, JEU, TLP, SLR, SML, MMA, AP, JR)
I found a family in this group. They are of course way ahead of me in terms of experience (and age). Nonetheless, I like their company. It is as if I belong to a group of matured and able individuals who value personal relationships more than business relationships.
They are of course all evidences of a human being’s vulnerability to weaknesses. They are, however, strong to face the oddities that pops up.
Ma. Christina Lizares Poblador-Magbohos
Strong in personality and an abider of set rules. That is the person we come to call “Ms Tin.”
I have worked with her as our Advertising Manager for a year and a half and she imparted loads and loads of lessons for me. In the course however, I received memos and warnings and all those. At first I wasn’t able to decipher what she wants me to learn. There were times when I had to cross the line and tell her about my opinions concerning things and, smart as she is, I will always be outwitted.
She taught me more about professionalism, open-mindedness, working smart, and the list goes on.
Anyhow, Ms Tina had just left the company for good and for sure, we will be missing her. I cant avoid the feeling of loss upon learning that she has to go back to her home in Bacolod. She is to start life anew with the attached responsibility of being Mrs. Mark Magbohos.
Jocelyn Ulla
Slimer we call her. After that character in Ghost Buster that eats everything he come across with (fridges, tables and all).
She is quite a laugh most of the times. She’s got spiels and she’s got a way of making us laugh even when we are at a so-down mood.
Down-to-earth. That’s another word that would aptly describe her. I never heard her retaliating over some stuff people passed on to her. She understands and she accepts. She never held qualms over the things that happened to her. And when I get out of the company, I will surely miss her.
Postscript: This is the first part in a series of five.
Now here’s a rundown on whom I have met or worked with that, in some ways, influenced the way I live this very short life.
Glen
I met him a couple of years ago (or so) at Ayala Center Cebu. For the benefit of those who don’t know what Ayala Center is, it is a premier lifestyle destination that sits at the heart of the Queen City of the South’s business district, Cebu Business Park.
That was an afternoon and he was fresh from Bohol, his home province. He talks a lot about things and issues in his life. Quite open. I just don’t know why but it seems to me that I knew him since time immemorial. I can’t assume our brains are traveling on the same wavelength though (he is more intelligent than me I suppose) but there’s this feeling of comfort. It is as if we were related in some ways. I felt it though ‘twas our first time meeting.
I was reading his blogs (fairytaler.blogdrive.com) a while back and I found out a number of things about him – all suggests what kind of person he is.
He’s got a bit of this and a bit of that. He has been through a lot of things in life. I mean things that an everyday person gets through.
I saw strength in him and the ability to adapt to a given environment. I believe he is gifted with the talent of squeezing out from not-so-manageable situations.
Glen has accepted himself – for what he is, who he is, what he might be, who he might become.
I learned that he is be going back to his home in Bohol for good to pursue his studies in nursing. The moment I heard that info from him, I was stunned. I can’t explain this but it is as if I am in a sudden loss. We never had much time talking, we never had night outs together, we never had coffee together, we never exchanged SMS messages that often. That sent my butt feeling envious with the people he constantly goes out with. Quite sad but well, its for his growth. Surely I will miss him.
Iste Sesante-Leopoldo
She is a tough girl. Well, the eldest of the great Colonel Sesante. She is the only lady photographer in the Cebu media industry. She plays golf, badminton, bowling, tennis, volleyball, basketball and she is also into swimming.
I met her when I was having my classes at The Freeman. I saw her positioning her red car on the parking lot. The moment I saw her get down the car, I was irked by the sight of a girl on an STC (Saint Theresa’s College, an exclusive Catholic school for girls) uniform, dark as chocolate with zits in her face.
Fastforward.
When I was intern, she is the photographer I would usually tag along for press conferences. Until I got absorbed, it is always she whom I will be with on coverages.
She has this passion for adventure. She has gone to a lot of places in the country and she has been through a lot.
What I saw in her is the obvious but extraordinary strength in a woman. I seldom see her getting agitated over things laid on her table at any given time.
I am always this childish git but she always have this ability to calm me down and she never, in anyway, offended me.
Sir Nimrod Quiñones
He’ll have your terror professor running for his money.
Sir Nimrod is a symbol of discipline, of working smart and of toughness.
He is not the traditional individual and he stands for what he believes is right and proper.
Having spent five semesters under his guidance, I have learned a number of things – the ones that will guide my career in the media and living life in general.
Tough as he is, we would always comply with what he would want us to do. I learned how to stand on my own; I learned ways to do things the smarter way.
I am a recipient to all his kasaba and all his warnings. But that’s okay. I know he want to see me as an individual of character and values.
The Freeman Marketing Team (PRO, VDV, JAM, JEU, TLP, SLR, SML, MMA, AP, JR)
I found a family in this group. They are of course way ahead of me in terms of experience (and age). Nonetheless, I like their company. It is as if I belong to a group of matured and able individuals who value personal relationships more than business relationships.
They are of course all evidences of a human being’s vulnerability to weaknesses. They are, however, strong to face the oddities that pops up.
Ma. Christina Lizares Poblador-Magbohos
Strong in personality and an abider of set rules. That is the person we come to call “Ms Tin.”
I have worked with her as our Advertising Manager for a year and a half and she imparted loads and loads of lessons for me. In the course however, I received memos and warnings and all those. At first I wasn’t able to decipher what she wants me to learn. There were times when I had to cross the line and tell her about my opinions concerning things and, smart as she is, I will always be outwitted.
She taught me more about professionalism, open-mindedness, working smart, and the list goes on.
Anyhow, Ms Tina had just left the company for good and for sure, we will be missing her. I cant avoid the feeling of loss upon learning that she has to go back to her home in Bacolod. She is to start life anew with the attached responsibility of being Mrs. Mark Magbohos.
Jocelyn Ulla
Slimer we call her. After that character in Ghost Buster that eats everything he come across with (fridges, tables and all).
She is quite a laugh most of the times. She’s got spiels and she’s got a way of making us laugh even when we are at a so-down mood.
Down-to-earth. That’s another word that would aptly describe her. I never heard her retaliating over some stuff people passed on to her. She understands and she accepts. She never held qualms over the things that happened to her. And when I get out of the company, I will surely miss her.
Postscript: This is the first part in a series of five.
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