Sunday, November 27, 2011

Lawstude versus Work

Traveling is such a rare occurrence for me this year and in those few instances that I got to go out of the Metro, majority of them are even work-related. But I am not complaining. I have made my choice. So, if there is a chance that I could combine my work and my passion in a trip, then I would certainly exploit that chance to the hilt.

Looking at my itinerary. I will be in Tagbilaran just an hour after noon and I will be back to Manila by 11:25 the next day. The meeting was set at 3PM and it would probably last for a couple of hours, 3 at most. So I was thinking, I could probably fit in Loboc after I landed, then Panglao to do sunset shoot and Chocolate Hills very early in the morning. I really wanted to see Mag-Aso falls but it would be impossible to fit that.

I arrived at the airport an hour before my scheduled 12 noon departure. Three hours later, I was still at the airport because of a delayed flight. To cut the story short, I arrived at Tagbilaran with just a couple of minute to spare before the meeting. Goodbye Loboc! (Score:Lawstude=0;Work=1)

The meeting started with a presentation, then discussion, then submission of documents and pleadings, then there is a light dinner and socialization. I love that meeting because I got to meet new people and gain insight to some of their business and that you learn from them and they learn from you. What I hate about it is that you got pre-occupied with the conversation (and the wine of course) that it was almost 9 PM when the meeting ended. Goodbye Panglao Sunset Shoot! (Score:Lawstude=0;Work=2)

The next morning. I told myself, this will be my day. I haven't seen Chocolate Hills in almost three years. Besides, the first and only time I was there, it was raining hard so I really have no time to shoot decent photos that time. (See my measly, epic-fail, first time here.) It is a good 2 hour trip (back and forth) so I made arrangements the night before. I have already prepared my things so after the Chocolate Hills Shoot, I would go straight to the airport in time for my flight back to Manila. But then, the Boss called. Our client asked for a breakfast meeting to finalize some things that crop-up during the meeting yesterday. It was a workday people so do I have a choice? Goodbye Chocolate Hills! (Score:Lawstude=0;Work=3)

If there is any consolation, at least I got to have breakfast in Loboc and have the opportunity to visit Tarsier Conservation Area even for just few minutes before heading to the airport. Hello Loboc! (Score:Lawstude=1;Work=3)

This time, I guess work has gotten' the better of me again. Badly beaten? - Yes. Give up? - Never

16 comments:

  1. i hate that kind of schedule!:p then you rush to the airport and your flight is delayed---bummer. at least you had breakfast in Loboc and got a gorgeous photo of this cute creature.

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  2. Uhm, quit your job? Hehe just kidding :D Actually, i was hoping you'd join the Batad trip with Dong Ho. I hope next time makasama na rin kita sa trip :D

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  3. i can relate atty.oman! but i am a little luckier coz my score card is always pleasure=5 and work = 1 hahaha. well,it wasn't like that a few years back.in fact, i was simply collecting arrival stamps for my passport but i never get to see or enjoy what the place has to offer!good luck with your haggling skills!!

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  4. The tarsier is soooo cute. Bawi na lang next time.

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  5. I can't help but laugh when I am reading this because I could already picture your eagerness to shoot and yet was not able to do so. Haha.

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  6. Hahahaha, Work wins, but do not ever lose hope. Aren't you more fortunate than those who do not have work? just look at things positively, and i hope it brightens your day!

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  7. that's how it is. business before pleasure.

    although, i'm sure laki naman ng kikitain mo dyan, magkakaroon ka din ng pera para makabalik. :)

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  8. Aargh. Work wins lol. You will get work next time.

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  9. I enjoyed reading this post. Very funny especially how you handle frustrating situations. You're like a kid whom a candy was taken away. Peace.

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  10. Ganda ng pic'Torney. Ok lang yan meron pa naman next time. At least may maganda ka namang nakuhang photo ng Tarsier.

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  11. i super love the pic Oman. pang Magazine! :) sabe nga ni Dom date, d ka na daw maxado nakagala bec of work. hays. pano na tau mag travel nyan ha? hihi pero ok lang Oman, buti ka nga kahet epic fail nakit mu ang Chocolate Hills, ako hindi pa tlga. lold Yaan mu, malay mu nxt time magksabay tau. haha

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  12. kainis ang trip ah. so near yet so far ang chocolate hills. hehe.

    nagpapasalamat ako kasi yung trabaho ko, medyo flexible sa bakasyon kahit sa call center. :D

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  13. Di ba pwede sir na pagcombinin ang work and pleasure? Kaya yan.

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  14. Mixing business with pleasure can be a delicate balance, not only on the road, but at home, too. There are people you have to deal with in both arenas, and forgetting about either one is a bad idea. All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy, but all play and no work will make Jack a jerkoff with no commission or bonuses. In most cases it's a judgment call, since every situation is different. Good Luck.

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  15. I love the pic. So colorful.

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  16. yan din ang isa sa mga biggest frustrations ko ang hindi makagala ng matagal dahil sa trabaho. kaya lilipat ako ng company na hopefully mas maganda ang schedule at makakapagsingit ng mga gala..

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