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GOODBYE OLD BLUE

Wednesday, January 28, 2009

It has been all over the news since early this week. I found out via Facebook before it became a daily headline. Of course. When I left 2 years ago, we knew in our hearts that it was bound to happen, but we all also hoped that somehow some miracle would save this company that we oh so love (and sometimes, hate, yes, but mostly love). The Old Blue is an institution, 35 years solid. It's hard to think of life without it, even if in reality, I have been living life beyond the Old Blue. 


I can only wish everyone all the best. It will soon be time to ship out that last chip, and we will do so ever so proudly. We have made our mark. We have stayed strong. We did our best.

And then let's carry on that great legacy of being bred and trained in a company that is glorious, even when it's seen its end.

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FOR SIEG :)

Thursday, April 03, 2008

Ey Sieggy, posting a pix of Beauty from a few years ago at my sister's wedding :) The other girl is another niece who was the one who met Beauty at the door before she finally went inside the PBB house. I heard from others who watch the show (which I don't because of my shift) that my niece is doing pretty well. Some comments from other blogs also peg her as one of their favorites. So that's really good news, given my reservations. So here's to Beauty staying long in the house :)


On another note, the news that we've been anticipating in the Old Blue finally arrived. I'm detached from it, looking in from the outside, but I can't help but feel a bit of sadness.. For all the history involved (I did spend a decade there, and a good numbers of years were solid and glorious; I've met a few lifelong friends there.... and of course, the opportunities and the growth, I will forever be grateful), for all the lives and families who will be affected (one of my former engineers texted me this morning asking help to seek for a new job), for its impact to the local and national economy and the impending domino effect... Before I left we were practically given a timeline.. 5 years. It came much sooner than expected, and I think that's what surprised most people. It's a good thing they went about this in a more humane manner, with a hefty package and just giving people time to look for other opportunities before the curtain is finally drawn. Still, I know it's a hard pill to swallow, and all I can do right now is to pray for all my friends and my former colleagues..

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6 MONTHS AND 10 LBS AFTER

Monday, October 29, 2007

Met some of my Old Blue friends last weekend. What a relief to see familiar faces. I really, really miss them.
Of course, it's been 6 months since I've left the Old Blue, and about 10 lbs later, sooo much has changed. New loves, old loves moving on to new levels, new careers going well, old careers getting better, new car, new job, new passions... And yet, in spite of all things new, some things have stayed the same - the same no nonsense banters, same warmth, same friends.
It was a night that took a long time to happen. But it was so much fun. From crepes, to Bailey's to SEx (haha, Sinangag Express).
So guys, let's do this again. Talked to Deej today over YM, and I said we should have an early Christmas get-together before everyone gets busy over the holidays.
So, see yah? :)

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