Showing posts with label random thoughts. Show all posts
Showing posts with label random thoughts. Show all posts

Friday, February 03, 2023

Throwback Story Time 3rd Part: The Beginning of OFW Life

"If you wait for perfect condition to sieze an opportunity, you will be waiting till the day you die" - Mark Batterson



Throwback Story Time 21 (2011):
Saudi Arabia, my 2nd OFW experience that lasted only for 40 days. The reason was my work visa was approved on other country when I was still in KSA (but it started to process before I arrived). Also, the job offer was an engineering position.

Throwback Story Time 21 (2011)

Throwback Story Time 22 (2012):
Kuwait, my 3rd OFW experience. The Middle East environment suited me and begun travelling to other continents. My first planning engineer position outside of my homeland. 

Throwback Story Time 22 (2012)

Wednesday, February 01, 2023

Throwback Story Time 2nd Part: Start of Backpacking Life

If you live an ordinary life, all you'll have are ordinary stories. You have to live the life of adventure. So... here I am!


Throwback Story Time 11 (2009):
Just weeks after my Cebu vacation, I bid for Planning Engineer inside company. The start of my falling hair due to stressful workload. Handled PAL fleets base maintenance planning as initial project for newcomers then Virgin Atlantic, Vladivostok Air, Strategic Air, etc. 

Throwback Story Time 11 (2009)

Throwback Story Time 12 (2009):
The start of my itchy feet as Solo Backpacker. Like others, I'm scared to do this alone at first but I don't have a choice why not accept the challenge. This picture was in Twin Falls in Cavinti, Laguna, my first local solo day trip. The entire trail is savage and almost not open to tourist yet (guide required). http://www.theviewingdeck.com/2011/03/2008-2010-budget-diy-solo-backpacking.html

Throwback Story Time 12 (2009)

Monday, January 30, 2023

Throwback Story Time 1st Part: Journey before Backpacking Life

​“Do something today that your future self will thank you for.” - Sean Patrick Flanery

Throwback Story Time 01 (1999):
I took this state university entrance exam (PUPCET) directly with no review as an OSY (out of school youth) from the slums of Tondo for 2 years and as a fast food service crew. Passing rate is around 10,000 of around 70,000 examinees. I was invited only by a workmate to take this exam, I'm not even familiar with the school. I chose engineering course and continued being part-time service crew to support my studies financially. 

Throwback Story Time 01 (1999)

Throwback Story Time 02 (2000):
I was a contractual Production Crew in Dunkin Donuts on this picture. I'm employed in Jollibee and DD in Tondo, Sampaloc, Recto and Sta. Mesa. Employment was 5 months contract only and working until 4th year college. I graduated without failed grade on straight 5 years luckily and surprisingly.

Throwback Story Time 02 (2000)