When expectations are sky high

12:17 PM


Yellow Blazer Thrifted | Shirt Greater Good | Belt F-STOP (Fashion Stop)
Skirt Bazaar | Boots Timberland | Patterned stockings F-STOP (Fashion Stop)


ANNOUNCEMENT FIRST:
Later tonight, at 8:30 PM I'll be releasing my shop's (F-STOP | Fashion Stop) new year comeback collection. I hope this one's off to a good start so I wish my Philippine readers and shoppers will give me all the support on this one *smile*.



Aside from the shop, I do freelance work for anything and everything that I can do - whether it's styling, photography, writing, hosting events or any media production-related job. I'm on a project-per-project basis and to start my 2011, I have a new part-time work again.

A few days before Christmas, I applied for a job. The opening was tipped off by someone who messaged me via facebook. I tried my luck and a week after the interview, I was hired! Oh well, it is an exciting one but when I found out how much they're paying me to do it, my heart partly sank (not completely though). It's because I assumed that since the job sounded huge, the salary would be the same. Haha. Note to self: Tried and tested, don't expect too much.

Despite that, I'm still very thankful. A job is still a job and God's blessing. Besides, it'll only take up my weekends so it won't eat too much of my time. I'm starting tomorrow so wish me the best!

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40 comments

  1. Awwww you can do it Melai! :)) If it's doing something that you love, Im sure enough compensation na yun :)) Mwah! Fight!!

    PS: Love the street photos!!! Fashionista commuter talaga! ;)

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  2. Hey hey Melai!
    Good luck with your work! :) Money isn't everything and if you enjoy it, money will come after ;) Love your outfit, you look incredible!

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  3. ive seen you work and how you do things. tama na i-set mo muna ang isip mo sa work at wag muna isipin ang compensation (though I know important yun) dahil when the bosses see how you work, sila ang mahihiya sa binibigay nila :)

    i know you can do it as you have through the years... andito lang kami ng kuya mo supporting you all the way ;)

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  4. ^^, yes, that's a good motto. Although, the experience alone is sometimes worth the effort, ^^ and the pay will be just an added bonus, ^^ (though not all the time sana hehe)

    Good luck! ^^ I know you'll blow them away, ^^.

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  5. i'm looking forward to the belts you're selling! nice ng suot mo :) enjoy your new job!:)

    xx
    heyrocketgirl

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  6. congrats sa bgong work!!! am so proud of you!

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  7. Omgosh, your boots..! Want!!!

    Lovin' the yellow with leopard, Melai!

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  8. congrats melai!!! :)

    loves the making "Para!" effect :p

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  9. Love that skirt and those shoes!

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  10. wow! love the belt and your skirt!!!!

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  11. congrats to your new work.. and to your shop. :)
    take a rest din.. wag masyado pakapagod melai.

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  12. really loving your shoes - they look so comfy!

    xx

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  13. Waw! A job! I'm also in a (hesitant) job hunt right now. I just sent out stuff online.. lets see nalang. though, im still enjoying my bum life. ahuhuhu

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  14. Lovely photos
    well done on the job :)

    xx

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  15. wow congrats girl! no matter how small the pay is, at least you'll still earn! Goodluck :)

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  16. Chic kunbg chic in yellow! Were the photos taken in Resorts World? I haven't been there!

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  17. like what they always say... having fun at work is like not working at all so let's all try our very bext to make it a fun event! ppfff! Congratulations and yes that look deserves a HYPE =)

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  18. I love your photos, Melai! :)

    And good luck on your new job! I totally agree on the don't expect too much part. I expected too much, too when I was hired for my first job. I thought I'd get to buy all the things I want. But still, I had so much fun, tho the pay sin't that high, I made a lot of friends.

    Have fun on your new job!

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  19. Goodluck and I loooove that leopard skirt! <3

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  20. love your bright blazer and your skirt..

    http://aribbonpolkastethoscope.blogspot.com

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  21. wow..congratulations love...that sounds amazing...hope to know more about the job here in your site...

    Kisses
    Sweet
    PensandLens

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  22. Love that belt and skirt combination, it's brilliant!

    xxx
    Vikki

    http://stylometre.blogspot.com

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  23. Best of luck on the new job, Melai. :)

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  24. Love the outfit!!! esp the skirt!

    xx, Channie
    http://ceenpee.blogspot.com/

    ps. Join my giveaway!

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  25. one word: WOW! you're amazing, dear :) i love the combination! adore your yellow blazer and skirt! great blog, dear

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  26. awww...don't be too sad, it gets better! everything that comes along is an opportunity for growth and a stepping stone for greater things :)

    Good luck on your new job!

    Ninin of the two miss fits

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  27. I'm sure you'll do just fine :) What is this work, Melai? :D

    sPam of frou-frou

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  28. Oh this is a wonderful look! I love the pop of color in the cardigan.

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  29. I love this. Yellow and leopard prints? Plus I lvoe the jacket!

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  30. more luck to you for this year! <3
    i love your skirt!!! <3

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  31. This outfit is perfect.. The belt makes it perfect. Great using of colors and materials.

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  32. Hi Ms. Melai! Thank you for visiting my blog, you're so nice. I hope I will meet you in person! :)

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  33. You arise beauteous in the horizon of the heavens
    Oh living Aten who creates life.
    When you shine forth in the Eastern horizon you fill every land with your beauty.
    You are so beautiful: you are great; gleaming and high over every land.
    Your rays embrace the lands and all you have created;
    You are Re and reach out to all your creations, and hold them for your beloved Son.
    You are afar, but your rays touch the earth;
    Men see you, but know not your ways.

    Thanks...beautiful baby!

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  34. I like the outfit. The boots and the yellow blazer are very cool. Congrats on getting a new job-bummer about the pay, but ah well! Lesson learned, I guess! Good luck :)

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  35. love the thrifted blazer..! such a bright cheerful colour

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  36. Wonderful post!
    HI!my name's martina and I come from Italy...I love your blog and I'd like you visit my blog...if you want, follow me! I wait you and your tips! kiss kiss

    martina
    glamour marmalade

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