still on the running

ali, elmer & i decided to meet up for a long overdue get together at mall of asia monday night. funny we chose mall of asia considering the three of us used to have really long, over-extended lunches before ali moved to the new blue. i picked up ali from her house and we had some time to catch-up like we always do. i gave her updates on my ongoing quest in finding greener pastures and told her i was really holding back in following up on my last meeting with the prospect in SG. honestly i wasn't even sure my application was still active since i have not really heard anything from them for probably 3 or 4 weeks now. as if on cue, my mobile rang and i could tell the area code was from SG. the guy asked if i could talk and whether i was still "looking" and of course i said "yes" to the latter and told him we should schedule something tomorrow instead since i was on the road. i could have talked more but i don't really like ambush interviews, being the OC kid that i am, i need to plan for the unexpected and delude myself that "yes, i have prepared for any eventualities."

i am happy that i have a lot more options now that a week or two ago and while, like i said in a previous post, i am more inclined to pursue my interests in another industry - having the SG option is still a blessing. i don't know what we are going to talk about tomorrow but that call meant that my application is still active and i am still being considered. that is already a good enuf reason to rejoice.

after an overpriced dinner at italliani's and coffee at starbuck's, we sat down for our usual chit-chat. updates on most things related to the big blue - including the current status of those who were left behind. i can't believe elmer, ali & i are no longer working for the same company - how quickly time flies, even when you're no longer having fun. its nice to know we can still find time to have these get togethers despite our busy and not-so busy schedules. we're keeping the friendship alive and that's what's important.