Counting the Hours

Having my internship is nothing but tiring and fun ^.^ Today is mt day off and I still have 468 hours to go and at some point I want it to be really over ^.^ So last night, in order to give myself a relaxing night, I decided to watch a movie and it is my all-time favorite.. The story is light and heart-warming. The Holiday was what I watched and I simply love it. The setting, the story, the characters just played the whole thing great. If you have never watched this film then you should give it a try.

To let you know more about my internship at Manila Hotel, can I just say that I was assigned for the Korean  kitchen of Cafe Ilang-Ilang and I am a bit happy that I was because I get to learn a lot of new things and the people whom I am with are really nice! :) There are also a lot of people who we call chefs. Chef ____, Chef ____. Sometimes, I'm not even used to it and mistakenly call them sir or ma'am. ^^ I have a working shift of 7am - 3pm that's why I am suppose to wake up by 5 am and prepare myself!  It is really hard to wake up that early!!! I even think that since I am really tired, I might not be able to read 10 books this year and only stick with 9! :( I might have a different station by next week but Korean Kitchen would definitely be the first. I miss my school professors and friends badly..

First Day

Today marks the first day my journey for my OJT at Manila Hotel. I can't believe that I am so tired for this day but I guess I just need to get used to it.

Here are some words and phrases that sums up my experience.
Tiring!
Scary.
Shocking.
Fun.
Lot of new acquaintances.
tiring.. :)

But I know that I can do this and finish the 500 hours required from us!! :)

492 to go.. ^.^

For the Shelf

i bought. i read. i donated.

books..

During the last weekend plus today, I bought three books that interested me. The first one was Ellen's newly published book entitled, Seriously... I'm Kidding. The other two books are One Day by David Nicholls which I really wanted to but a copy of ever since the movie was shown. I haven't watched the movie yet, and I'm planning to read the book first before watching it, since it is already tried and tested that books that are turned into a film is far better when read than watched! The last book from my splurge is John Grisham's The Partner. There really isn't any reason for this purchase but I am currently and once again addicted to the TV series Law and Order (do you know that TV series?). Its where lawyers defend their case and there are also detectives who investigate a case. Sometimes the case goes through a trial while on other episodes, the criminal just end up dying even before he gets caught! (I'm rambling already, sorry about that) 

Anyways, I thought that since I am currently interested in a law kind of stuff and shows. Why not try reading one :) John Grisham is known for lawyer related novels and since I saw a bargain at Booksale, I immediately bought one.. I bought Ellen's book and John's book on the same day which was yesterday..

I just can't stop myself in buying Ellen's book because she kept on talking about it on her show and since it was on a bargain (thanks to Citibank).. I just can't help but buy it. It is still quite pricey but just like what I have said a while ago, I can't help and stop myself. And guess what?! It is also the 9th book I have read this year! Yup! I finished the book in less than a day.. 

Seriously..I'm Kidding gets 4.5 out of 5. I am a bit sad because it wasn't something that I really expected but it sure was a great read! There were times when you really can't stop yourself to smile all by yourself. I was reading this book at my school while I was falling in line for my enrollment and I was able to finish it! 4 hours to be exact ^.^ Imagine how I looked when I was smiling and even laughing by myself! o.O haha.. It is also my first time to read a book that is not romantic or fictional. It's the first book where there are A LOT of stories (mostly funny ones) that are binded together in one great book!!! You must read this when you feel like you want to relax. It actually feels like you are reading Ellen's script for her show. That's how hilarious and funny this book is! It would also be a great gift to your friends who have the same sense of humor like yours.. ^^, This book is totally recommended to everyone and you too should read it and learn and laugh!! 



I also donated books to my school's library today. Most of the books were from my previous classes. While I was donating them, the librarian was like interrogating me. She asked me where the books came from, why I wanted to donate it, am I a student of FEU and did I use the books.. Scary but at least she took it! :)

2 more days to go before OJT starts.. Really hoping that everything will go smoothly! ^.^

p.s. happy happy birthday to my dad! It's his 61st.. ^.^