Series on Ilocos Sur already started at Binary Silver. We were there around two weekends ago and this series shows the images I’ve taken around Vigan City, Bantay, San Vicente (as far as the churches in the two municipalities are concerned) and a visit to Sinait for a day’s dip in its rough beaches.
I’m currently in Cebu right now and really, I’m just getting lazy processing the photos that I took when we were in Vigan two weekends ago. Early today, I’ll be going to Samar for a photoshoot for a book project I’m getting busy with. Will be blogging back when I come back in a few days.
While doing an errand for my mother, I passed by Sta. Cruz Church in Carriedo to light a candle for my departed ex. It has been three years since a tragic and violent death happened and really, I forgot about the death anniversary. Maybe that was the reason that I dreamt of my ex, smiling at me.
Life. Love. Death. Tragedy. But I’ve already gone past it and moved on.
Friends were quite taken aback, especially those who didn’t know about my resignation. They’ve been asking: “Where you going?”, “Why”, “When are you leaving?”. Its common knowledge for Smart employees, especially if the one leaving is from the technical group. Its always for greener pastures in foreign shores. With the surge in wireless telecom hiring around the world, from the Americas (north and south), to Asia (Indonesia, Pakistan), Europe and Middle East, a good number of Smart’s (and probably Globe’s) well trained engineers are making the exodus. Even if its a contract job, renewable after every few months.
Not me. I wanted to do things that I’ve always wanted to and now’s just the right time to do all these things. A door has opened and it’s just time to grab this opportunity. I can’t wallow in a job that has become stale. As hectic as a Smart employee’s work is, I just saw myself wandering along. The challenges are past. The enthusiasm has just evaporated. Some things were not what I’ve expected to be.
As what my HR manager told me, it might be a transition that afflicts workers every ten years. In my case, its earlier. But I have to carve out a niche for myself, something that I want to do and be proud of.
My email sent to friends and officemates read:
Today is my last day here in Smart and I’m very happy to say that I’ll be embarking on a new phase of my life to try out new things, break new horizons, fulfill and pursue my dreams as well as get my groove back. I won’t be adding to the brain drain for now but will be staying here for sometime.
Thank you for enriching my life and experiences. See you around 
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