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August 9, 2006

25 years ago, in a small maternity clinic in Kalookan city, a little girl was born one month short of the nine months gestation period.  Fragile, small and skin on the side of the dark red tint.  Hence the name, Apple.  No, it's not based on the fruit.  It was a prettier name than the length Apolid, which was then a local word for an ugly dark creature.  The parents are more than happy to take care of this little girl, as they have prayed not for a beautiful child but one kind, smart and good. 

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The Beginnning of HaPpy Days

August 1, 2006

A welcome orientation in the morning for the new and experienced hires of Company B.  It was held in the local HO in Makati.  Nothing formal, nothing sazzy.  It's a simple welcome.  Friends from Company A texted me while I was in the orientation telling me that they missed me (Awwwwww).  I didn't know how exactly I looked but a few guys were asking my contact details, asking me what school I graduated from, and where I'll be assigned. Like, what???

Come afternoon, I was asked to report to the group's office in Ortigas where I would be assigned.  My manager personally escorted and toured me in the area, and introduced to the people who are in our team.  I had a buddy who toured me as well, and was the designated new hire welcome committee - anything I need, she should be there to assist me. :D Again, the question, what school I graduated from, and how old I was.  Of course, some time later, when I told her my age and my civil status, she exclaimed her shock - and the rest of the other people at our group.  Oh well.   Looks can be deceiving.  I think it must have been credited to my angelic face ;)

Just like yesterday, it's still another day, but different in the sense that I am now a city girl. I have to travel 1-2 hrs to get here and another to get back.  I'm expected to spend the first month getting onboarded with the department's work style, and meeting new and old friends, finishing the designated new hire trainings.

I guess for the rest of the week, this would be the protocol.  I have started my one-month vacation :D

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