A tenure of more than two years will soon come to a finish this Friday. Let's go backward to two years ago, shall we? During the hiring process, I clearly recall telling my interviewer, now team leader, that I would stay for only 24 months. I didn't think before answering the question, to be honest.
2017 - Two years and five months later here I am! This is my second job and never did it occur to me that it would be this difficult to let go of my colleagues turned really good friends and my students. I have learned many things (not related to grammar!). Within this span of time, I took the opportunity to develop myself professionally and did what I didn't get the opportunity to do while in hospital -- travel.
Change can be a difficult thing to welcome. We always have the choice to stay and dwell in a bed of roses..or take the opposite route. I opted for the latter because in the long run, it is going to help me grow. I believe in always giving things a try rather than regret not taking the chance. You know what they say, a smooth sea never made a skilled sailor.
There is, undeniably, nothing wrong with living in the moment so long as you know where you are heading. Don't get stuck in one place. There will be many humps on the already rough road ahead but hey, the journey makes it worthwhile. Enjoy it!
2017 - Two years and five months later here I am! This is my second job and never did it occur to me that it would be this difficult to let go of my colleagues turned really good friends and my students. I have learned many things (not related to grammar!). Within this span of time, I took the opportunity to develop myself professionally and did what I didn't get the opportunity to do while in hospital -- travel.
Change can be a difficult thing to welcome. We always have the choice to stay and dwell in a bed of roses..or take the opposite route. I opted for the latter because in the long run, it is going to help me grow. I believe in always giving things a try rather than regret not taking the chance. You know what they say, a smooth sea never made a skilled sailor.
There is, undeniably, nothing wrong with living in the moment so long as you know where you are heading. Don't get stuck in one place. There will be many humps on the already rough road ahead but hey, the journey makes it worthwhile. Enjoy it!
team lip liner ☕
pungko pungko
team HASULA ☕
bala eh.
10th floor skimpy
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Michelle
It's not everyday I get to take a selfie with a Yak!
Guess where this place is?
Write ups soon!
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Hello everyone! I just got back from an amazing trip in India. It is, indeed, a must-see place if you want to fully experience a culture that's totally different from ours.
Applying and getting an Indian Visa isn't that hard but you have to really set a schedule for it like we did. Here are some things you need to know first:
1. You can only apply for an Indian Visa in Makati. I don't know if travel agencies cater to this but this office (BLS International) is the only one authorized by the Indian Embassy.
2. E-VOA (Visa On Arrival) so far is not available for us Filipinos. You might read forums stating that it is possible. Apparently, I e-mailed the Indian Embassy about it and it's not.
3. You have to apply two to three weeks prior to traveling.
And did we already pay for the tickets before applying:? Yes (because it was a promo fare) and it was a risk we didn't really mind taking.
1. Go to http://www.blsindiavisa-ph.com/ and on the left pane you can see Online Visa Application and Visa Categories. Click on the link to be redirected to the application page. Click here for the requirements.
2. In the application page (Indian Visa Online), click Regular Visa Application. Fill in the details and click continue.
3. Prepare your photo because you will need to upload it in the last part of the application. BUT don't worry if you can't finish it in one sitting. You can save your details anyway. Remember to take note of your application number as you will input it later on.
4. Photo specs are found on the requirements page. Oh, and they need glossy photo paper! We had to get our photo taken twice because of this.
5. Finish everything, upload your picture and print the form.
6. Visa fee is PhP 2,210.00 Click here for a list of the corresponding fees.
Note: You need to bring extra photos because they'll be asking for some upon application. You also must fill in a form from the front desk. Funny thing, we were in serious business attire thinking it would be that serious while everyone else was in semi-formal clothes. LOL
SCHEDULE:
BLS Visa International accepts walk in applicants so long as you fit the time frame before traveling (2-3 weeks). Click here to contact them.
Since we are from Cebu, we had to book a flight and hotel (yes, that much effort). Ah, the things your do to satisfy your wanderlust, right?
You have the option to do pick-up or have your visa mailed via 2Go. Of course, we chose the latter. It took less than two weeks! We only had to pay a minimal fee for it. Processing time is four to six working days. Not so bad.
It's not that much of a hassle but really learn to set a schedule because they don't accept applications months prior. It has to be weeks. Three weeks is fine.
So yeah, that's about all of it. Good luck and enjoy enchanting India. It's going to be a one-of-a-kind experience for you!
Applying and getting an Indian Visa isn't that hard but you have to really set a schedule for it like we did. Here are some things you need to know first:
1. You can only apply for an Indian Visa in Makati. I don't know if travel agencies cater to this but this office (BLS International) is the only one authorized by the Indian Embassy.
2. E-VOA (Visa On Arrival) so far is not available for us Filipinos. You might read forums stating that it is possible. Apparently, I e-mailed the Indian Embassy about it and it's not.
3. You have to apply two to three weeks prior to traveling.
And did we already pay for the tickets before applying:? Yes (because it was a promo fare) and it was a risk we didn't really mind taking.
So with that being said, here's how you can get that mere sticker in your passport:
1. Go to http://www.blsindiavisa-ph.com/ and on the left pane you can see Online Visa Application and Visa Categories. Click on the link to be redirected to the application page. Click here for the requirements.
2. In the application page (Indian Visa Online), click Regular Visa Application. Fill in the details and click continue.
3. Prepare your photo because you will need to upload it in the last part of the application. BUT don't worry if you can't finish it in one sitting. You can save your details anyway. Remember to take note of your application number as you will input it later on.
4. Photo specs are found on the requirements page. Oh, and they need glossy photo paper! We had to get our photo taken twice because of this.
5. Finish everything, upload your picture and print the form.
6. Visa fee is PhP 2,210.00 Click here for a list of the corresponding fees.
Note: You need to bring extra photos because they'll be asking for some upon application. You also must fill in a form from the front desk. Funny thing, we were in serious business attire thinking it would be that serious while everyone else was in semi-formal clothes. LOL
SCHEDULE:
BLS Visa International accepts walk in applicants so long as you fit the time frame before traveling (2-3 weeks). Click here to contact them.
Since we are from Cebu, we had to book a flight and hotel (yes, that much effort). Ah, the things your do to satisfy your wanderlust, right?
You have the option to do pick-up or have your visa mailed via 2Go. Of course, we chose the latter. It took less than two weeks! We only had to pay a minimal fee for it. Processing time is four to six working days. Not so bad.
It's not that much of a hassle but really learn to set a schedule because they don't accept applications months prior. It has to be weeks. Three weeks is fine.
So yeah, that's about all of it. Good luck and enjoy enchanting India. It's going to be a one-of-a-kind experience for you!
Yep, it took us months and months of planning, booking, re-booking and more.
Lawrence. ♡
xx,
Michelle ♡
Pit Senyor from all of us!
This is our annual Sinulog photo.
